Breathing Life Into Logan Lake

How Innovative Aeration is Reviving a Community’s Waters

Logan Lake is more than a peaceful fishing spot in British Columbia: it’s the heart of a community and an ecosystem under stress. In this short film, we meet the team behind a pioneering solution to a pressing problem: oxygen depletion beneath winter ice. For decades, this phenomenon has led to devastating fish kills, impacting both local wildlife and the anglers who rely on the lake. The Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation (HCTF), working with experts like Ken Ashley, developed a unique oxygenation system that keeps the lake healthy without compromising safety.

The system, which operates without opening dangerous holes in the ice, is the first of its kind. It adds oxygen efficiently and safely, supporting trout survival through long winters and helping the broader aquatic ecosystem thrive. For Ken Ashley, the technology is the culmination of 20 years of innovation, and a model that could reshape how we care for lakes in cold climates.

The impact goes beyond biology. A healthy lake supports investment in Logan Lake’s campground, trail system, parks, and the overall well-being of the community. For the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation and its partners, restoring the lake is about more than fish — it’s about ensuring a vibrant future for both people and wildlife. This is conservation in action: where science, innovation, and community values come together to protect what matters most.