by alex morrison | Mar 11, 2021 | Uncategorised
by Lee Humphries: Director PWPA, National Geographic Certified Outdoor Educator I remember when I first learned in Grade Three that the way through Canada was made by the water. All the explorers, traders, rail lines, roads….ALL follow the waterways. According to...
by alex morrison | Mar 9, 2021 | Uncategorised
Peachlanders Take a Stand to Halt Clear-cut Logging in Watershed On Friday, March 19, 2021, The Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance (PWPA) will be taking a stand for the Peachland Watershed on March 19th at noon at the IGA parking lot and Highway 97. “With...
by alex morrison | Nov 27, 2020 | Uncategorised
The cumulative effects of logging, ranching, mining and urban development over decades have resulted in the degradation of the natural ecological integrity of the Okanagan’s forested watersheds. The loss of natural ecosystem functioning has led to floods, erosion and...
by alex morrison | Nov 27, 2020 | Uncategorised
Good afternoon Janice – on behalf of Ntityix Resources, Gorman Bros, Tolko Industries, BCTS and MFLNRORD please find a consolidated response to your questions. We felt it would be more effective to provide our response imbedded within your questions and quotes. Our...
by alex morrison | Sep 22, 2020 | Uncategorised
Restoring native plants to Peachland’s watershed, Saturday, October 3 Due to an ongoing emphasis on commercial forestry over other values, the natural forests of the Okanagan are being replaced with timber crops. Food and medicinal plants for humans and wildlife...
by PWPA | Feb 19, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Narwhal recently featured Peachland’s request to the province to pause logging in our watershed. A PWPA presentation prompted Mayor Fortin’s letter to Minister Donaldson to halt the issuance of new logging permits in this area, citing concerns about...
