by alex morrison | Jan 20, 2022 | In the news
January 20, 2022 If you are new to PWPA, the board or just unable to keep abreast, here is smattering of some of the MEDIA and IN PERSON OUTREACH achieved by PWPA in 2021. What’s most remarkable is the variety; from television, to international publications,...
by alex morrison | Jan 20, 2022 | Events
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by alex morrison | Jan 19, 2022 | Member Profiles
I lived in the forestry town of Prince George for 33 years as wife, mother, and elementary school teacher. Surrounded by lodgepole pines, we lived on 5 acres as well as a property at Cluculz Lake and loved tending our part of the forest. In 2003 we retired to...
by alex morrison | Jan 19, 2022 | In the news, Newsletter, Peachland, Watershed Watch
Now that the low clouds and lake fog have dissipated, Peachlanders may have seen plumes of smoke arising from the south side of Peachland Creek. Not only is this nothing to fear, it’s actually something to be happy about. PWPA did some investigation and this is...
by alex morrison | Dec 11, 2021 | Member Activities & Meetings
The 2021 AGM was a success, with a full socially distanced and masked crowd at the Little School House. Special Guest Speaker Presentation: Thomas Martin presentation on clear-cut logging and wildfires Agenda View the Agenda PWPA Presentations Presentation by Taryn...
by alex morrison | Dec 10, 2021 | Advocacy, Did You Know, Floods, Newsletter
Come Hell and High Water The catastrophic floods in BC these past weeks raised all sorts of questions about the causes, and how to prevent these disasters in the future. Combine the floods with the almost unprecedented wildfires of this past summer, are we looking at...
by alex morrison | Dec 7, 2021 | Advocacy, Brenda Mines, Brenda Renewables
Advocacy: Brenda Renewables and Mine Tour PWPA members had the opportunity to tour the old Brenda Mine site, and prospective location of a new biosolids composting facility, which will me operated by Brenda renewables Inc. (BRI). We were hosted by reps from Glencore...
by alex morrison | Oct 2, 2021 | Events
The horrors taking place in Peachland’s forests are far too scary for little trick or treaters, and grownups alike – no, we wouldn’t want to ruin your Halloween festivities by exposing you this nightmare. But we are bringing a special Haunted Forest...
by alex morrison | Sep 17, 2021 | Advocacy
On September 29, 2021, PWPA made a presentation to the Budget Committee of BC Ministry of Finance. The presentation was in support of providing funding for $75 million annually for a permanent Watershed Security Fund. PWPA director Alex Morrison presented for PWPA,...
by alex morrison | Sep 14, 2021 | Advocacy, Myth Busters, Newsletter
This summer, the wildfires hit too close to home for us in Peachland. We more than appreciated the efforts of all involved in keeping the fires at bay, even the loggers with all their heavy equipment creating fire breaks. It was a great moment for the logging industry...
