Kootenay Lake White River Sturgeon
Did you know Kootenay Lake is home to the Kootenay River White Sturgeon? This At-Risk species is the largest, longest-lived freshwater fish species in North America, with individuals over 6 meters in length and over 100 years of age having been reported in Canada. Click on the attached to find out more about this species and the critical habitat locations on Kootenay Lake, courtesy of our friends at Fisheries and Oceans Canada Kootenay Lake WS Critical Habitat Letter.pdf
DON'T FORGET TO DOWNLOAD YOUR KOOTENAY LAKE WATERFRONT OWNER'S GUIDE Waterfront Owner's Guide 1st Edition.pdf
If you are a KLWPOS member and have a specific question you would like to see addressed here in our resources forum, or have anything to add to any of our conversation topics, please email us atklwpos@gmail.com
Q. I just received a tax assessment for my dock, is this normal?
A. Yes, the lake is Crown Land and it is normal for your dock to be assessed separately from your private property.
Q. What are my riparian rights as a waterfront owner.
A, Many thanks to Josh Smienk for passing on this great link which includes all kinds of riparian information, http://www.obwb.ca/fileadmin/docs/riparian_regulations_BC_Gov.pdf
Q. Where can I get help with my government application for a proposed large dock?
A. Front Counter BC in Cranbrookhttp://www.frontcounterbc.gov.bc.ca/
Q What is an accretion and can I get one for my waterfront property?
A. We asked some of our members who have gone through the accretion process, they tell us that an accretion is when you add (accrete) part of crown land to your property. The accreted land is the area along the shoreline that was once the high water mark, now to the current natural boundary. After the surveying and registering at land titles office, the accreted land becomes part of your lot. It can be a confusing topic, some properties are eligible while others are not. To find out if your waterfront property is eligible for an accretion or for more information on this topic contact:
Peter Ward
Ward Engineering and Land Surveying Ltd.
1014 Seventh Street Ph (250) 354-1660
Nelson BC V1L 7C2
email: peter@wels.ca
Website:www.wels.ca
Q. Do I need a permit for a mooring buoy for my boat in front of my property on Kootenay Lake?
A. Mooring buoy permission is handled throughTransport Canada. (click on the blue text for a link)
Q. We have had several inquiries from KLWPOS members regarding someone living full time aboard a non-functioning boat on Kootenay Lake.
A. We have tried to look into this topic for more information. So far, we have been referred toNavigable Waters Protection Program and Receiver of Wrecks as agencies who could be contacted with regards to this specific situation. (click on the blue text for links)