Summer 2010

SParKLe
Coldstream Creek Adopt-A-Stream Clean-up

Society for the Protection of Kalamalka Lake Newsletter Issue #4 In this Issue
Coldstream Creek Clean-Up SPrKL Concerns SPrKL Halloween Soiree NOPNAT Coldstream Creek Restoration OC Student Poster Lake Watch Meet our Students How do you get involved?

SPrKL adopted the reach of Coldstream Creek that runs through Creekside Park as part of the City of Vernon and NORD Adopt-a-Stream Program. On May 15th about 20 SPrKLers put on their gloves, grabbed there garbage pickers and went to work. Six bags of garbage and recycling were collected and 25 willows stakes were planted. Great job crew!

Concerns, presented to NORD on April 7, 2010

On April 7th, 14 concerns were presented to the North Okanagan Regional District Board of Directors. This presentation can be found at spkl.ca. SPrKL President, Trina Koch, spent about 10 minutes presenting a power point to the Board that concisely listed each of the following (slightly abbreviated) concerns:
8. 9. about the lack of fencing along Coldstream Creek. about manure run-off entering a storm sewer outfall that enters Kal Lake within the Kinloch subdivision. that pharmaceuticals not removed from drinking water and Ogrogro are harmful to human health. that cosmetic pesticides and herbicides are entering the lake. that invasive aquatic plants are entering the lake via infected boats. about the congestion at the Kalavista Boat launch. That Silver Star effluent may be contaminating Coldstrem Creek.

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We are concerned that

1. 2. septic tanks or septic holding tanks at seasonal properties will fail, leak or spill. the property on the west side of the lake will be developed if the railway is decommissioned. landfill leachate is flowing into Kal Lake via fractured bedrock. drainage from Ogrogro compost piles are entering Kal Lake via Boltres Creek. that spray irrigation is entering the lake. chloride has increased 7 fold since 1974. that run-off from feedlots will continue to degrade the water quality of Coldstream Creek and Kal Lake

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Summer 2010

SPrKL Halloween Soiree 2010

Join us for the best reason to dress up and party in town!
Halloween Dance, Cash Bar, great entertainment and a great cause!

Proceeds from the event will go towards restoring more of Coldstream Creek and creating educational Kalamalka Lake kiosks. Join us Saturday, October 30th, 8:00 pm at the Okanagan College Kalamalka Campus Commons Room looking over Kalamalka Lake Opening Entertainment by Company B Dancers Music by Dan Wilson of Lets Dance DJ Services Delicious appies catered by Gumtree Catering Plus a Silent Auction, Costume Contest, Local Wine, Beer and Fruit Beverages

North Okanagan Parks and Natural Area Trust Keeps Land Protectedforever

Just $20/ticket, available beginning September 13th at the Okanagan College (Vernon Campus) Library and the Bean Scene Coffee House

NOPNAT was established in 2000 as a registered charity to What better way to celebrate Halloween and help protect the receive donations and bequests of every kind, including lake you love ! properties and monies. NOPNAT is also registered to hold and administer Covenants on lands. These Covenants can control access to the lands and preserve them in their natural state in perpetuity.

If you are considering preservation of part or all of your property, NOPNAT may be able to help. For more information go to nopnat.com, email Adam Moss, President at amoss@shaw or phone at (250) 558-4775
Having land included as part of a protective covenant means that no development can occur on your land even after selling. Imagine the possibilities along Kal Lake!

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Summer 2010

Coldstream Creek Restoration Project

SPrKL received funding from EcoAction Community Funding, EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd. and the District of Coldstream for the Coldstream Creek Restoration Project. The project allowed residents living along Coldstream Creek between Kirkland Dr. and McClounie Rd. the opportunity to obtain free riparian plants. Volunteers will help those that need it. All Coldstream Residents living along any creek were encouraged to attend the planting workshop at the Coldstream Municipality Hall on September 18th at 10:00 am. After the workshop, the planting began! Creekside Park will receive riparian plants too and fence on the south side of the park will protect 175 metres of riparian area.

Okanagan College Student Poster

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Summer 2010

Lake Watch

Meet our 2010 Students!

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