Lake Enid Restoration

The Lake Enid Restoration Project was initiated in 2012 by Wildsight Invermere in response to extensive damage caused by motorized use around this popular recreation area. The four-year project engaged the help of more than 100 volunteers and resulted in the construction of  a nature-viewing  boardwalk, five interpretive signs and restored and replanted  riparian areas. Today, the trail around the lake continues to be appreciated by locals and out of town visitors. 

Support from the following agencies made this project possible: Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund, Columbia Basin Trust, the Regional District of the East Kootenays,  Grassland Rangeland Enhancement Program and Recreation Sites and Trails BC. And thanks to all the good-hearted Wildsight volunteers!

Wildsight interpretive sign at Lake Enid, near Wilmer BC
Wildsight interpretive sign at Lake Enid, near Wilmer, BC. Photo:Pat Morrow
Riparian area damaged by motorized use. Beginning of reclamation, organized by Wildsight Invermere, May 26/2013.
Building the Boardwalk in the damaged area, October 2014

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Upcoming Invermere events

Bighorn Sheep Citizen Monitoring

Friday, November 15

We are holding a monthly Bighorn sheep monitoring event. No experience is needed to be a citizen science sheep monitor, just the ability to walk and be outside for 4…

11th Wild & Scenic Film Festival in Invermere and Online

Saturday, November 16

A night of films, friends and a call to action! New this year: online access to the films so you can watch from anywhere. This is Wildsight Invermere's annual fundraiser. Don't forget our 50/50 Raffle for the Wild!

50/50 Raffle for the Wild

October 22 - November 16

Help us make Wildsight Invermere’s annual fundraising event a SUCCESS! Our 50/50 Raffle for the Wild has launched as part of our 11th Wild & Scenic Film Festival. Proceeds go directly towards Wildsight Invermere's work.

Bighorn Bash

Wednesday, November 20

A FREE event on November 20th for all to learn more about your wonderful neighbours - the Columbia Lake Bighorn Sheep herd! Or, as they're known in the Ktunaxa language…

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Want to protect wildlife, clean water and wild spaces? Volunteer with us! Wildsight volunteers are a very special group of people who give generously of their time to stuff envelopes, attend rallies, help run events, put up posters, keep tabs on forestry practices in their communities and participate in citizen science initiatives.

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Contact

625 4th St
Box 601
Invermere, BC V0A 1K0
Phone: 250.409.5708
invermere@wildsight.ca