A mystical sea creature is shining her lantern on a potentially devastating issue in the Okanagan.

Mermaids, the guardians of water, are bringing attention to some of the threats to our lakes, including invasive mussels. And they will be making a splash at the . That香蕉视频直播檚 right, there will be a mermaid at the Vernon Yacht Club for the weekend-long event, which goes Saturday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Using the alluring mermaids, Donovan photographs and films them to bring attention to issues that affect our lakes. Called Project Mermaid Okanagan, beautiful photographic art highlights real-life concerns such as mussels.

The project consists mainly of a series of one-minute commercials and print ads featuring portraits of mermaids on Okanagan beaches to circulate on social media and beyond.

The portraits draw attention to issues such as the invasive mussels which threaten our lakes.

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Donovan is pleased to see that stricter rules are being made and boat checks are in place, but after seeing how fast the mussels can spread she is hoping to do her part to do more to raise awareness.

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And like the Okanagan香蕉视频直播檚 Ogopogo, Donovan hopes the mermaids will attract attention to the Okanagan.

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