Media Coverage
Contact: vicepresident@guardiansofnicola.ca
July 2025 – June 2026
1. Guardians of Nicola Lake battle with algae blooms
Published June 1, 2026 – Merritt Herald
As the most recent coverage, this article details current testing efforts, internal nutrient loading and cattle access, new educational signage, and initiatives to educate the public on cyanobacteria safety through interview with Dawne Tomlinson.
3. Nicola Lake fast-tracked for Level 3 water testing amid algae bloom crisis
Highlighting the announcement of critical Level 3 testing, the Society's official registration, coordination with Upper Nicola Band, and initial volunteer recruitment to address the algae crisis.
Published Aug. 11, 2025 – Merritt Herald
5. Toxic algae crisis deepens at Nicola Lake after years of ignored warnings
Documents the public meeting that sparked the Society's official organizing efforts under the Guardians name, calling for coordinated testing and better communication channels.
Published July 16, 2025 – Merritt Herald
7. Province offers support to fight Nicola Lake algae
CBC Radio – Daybreak Kamloops
This CBC Radio interview discusses the province’s support to address toxic algae blooms at Nicola Lake, highlights the Guardians’ role in monitoring and advocacy, and emphasizes the importance of coordinated action to protect public health and the lake’s long-term ecological health.
2. Guardians of Nicola Lake push for expanded testing to protect watershed
Published Sept. 18, 2025 – Merritt Herald
This piece covers the society's formation, QR-code signage proposals, and educational initiatives alongside their push for Level 3 nutrient testing and membership fundraising efforts.
4. Nicola Lake residents to form new society to fight toxic algae blooms
Referenced in the Merritt Herald archives, this article covers the initial formation of the organization after intense community concerns regarding the cyanobacteria blooms.
Published July 24, 2025 – Merritt Herald
6. New Society Moves to Level 3 Testing in Response to Blue-Green Algae
Video interview – Rogers TV / YouTube
This video interview introduces the Guardians of Nicola Lake to a wider audience, explains why the Society was formed, and focuses on blue-green algae concerns, lake health, and the need for stronger scientific monitoring.