An illustrated exploration above and below the waters by UBCO Science graduate Raphael Nowak.
 
Okanagan Lake is one of the most famous freshwater lakes in Canada, and, arguably, the most important natural feature of the Okanagan Valley. The lake became the centre of human activity after the First Nations people came to the Valley. Community development around Okanagan Lake flourished throughout the last century, bringing an increase in anthropogenic interactions with the freshwater environment. In recent history, Okanagan Lake was the arena of an extensive shipping industry, consisting of passenger and tug steamboats, barges, and ferries, and saw the construction of two floating bridges. In addition, Okanagan Lake received significant attention for various environmental and scientific reasons.
 
Descend into the depths of this large, deep, and unexplored glacial lake by way of this seminal work - a comprehensive and illustrated investigation into the science and history of the lake. The book features over a decade of personal expeditions conducted by the Institute for Underwater Research (IFUR), and our attempts to learn more about the above and underwater concepts of Okanagan Lake.
 
This book answers questions posed by freshwater fanatics, nature enthusiasts, and inquisitive citizens, such as: What exists at the bottom of the lake?, How did the lake get here?, What physical, geological, and biological processes are at play in the lake?, and How are humans impacting this resource?