by alex morrison | Nov 27, 2020 | Floods, Newsletter, Peachland, Watershed Wisdom
A healthy watershed supports a number of essential natural processes, required for all life on Earth and provides habitats for native species of plants and animals. How do we know if our watershed is healthy or not? The water regime (hydrology): -A healthy watershed...
by alex morrison | Oct 5, 2020 | Did You Know, Did You Know...?, Newsletter, Watershed Watch, Watershed Wisdom
For most outdoors people, Google Earth/Maps is the go-to resource for aerial images. From searching a new hiking route, checking on the progress of new developments, to assessing the about of forest that’s been lost to logging, free satellite imagery is one of the...
by alex morrison | Aug 25, 2020 | Newsletter, Watershed Wisdom
Many people are surprised to learn that Peachland doesn’t get its water from Okanagan Lake like many other towns in the Okanagan do. Did you know that Peachland gets it water mostly from snow-melt that collects in creeks and lakes behind Peachland? Peachland Lake, a...
by alex morrison | Jul 7, 2020 | Newsletter, Watershed Wisdom
Wetlands are abundant in our watershed. They are vital for mitigating floods in the valley because they hold back meltwater, allowing it to filter into the land and to prevent too much water from flowing downstream all at the same time. Wetlands are natural sponges....
by alex morrison | Jun 7, 2020 | Newsletter, Watershed Wisdom
If you’re wondering why some of PWPA’s articles and interests are not just about water, this short five-minute video will help explain how these other issues are connections that all come back to water. (Depending your email software, the video may appear...
