Effective immediately, Diane Nicholls, British Columbia’s chief forester, has set a new allowable annual cut (AAC) level for Tree Farm Licence (TFL) 8 in the Southern Interior.

As of Oct. 15, 2021, areas within McTaggart-Cowan/nsək'łniw't wildlife management area (WMA) damaged by this year’s Thomas Creek fire have been closed to all public use.

Dam repairs to the Yellow Lake Dam will cause disruptions for those wishing to access the west end of Yellow Lake.

Effective immediately, recreational fishing in most streams and rivers has been closed in most areas of the South Okanagan.

Effective immediately, areas damaged by last year’s Christie Mountain fire in the McTaggart-Cowan/nsək'łniw't wildlife management area (WMA) will be closed for all public use.

The Province is providing almost $9 million to help 89 local governments and First Nations throughout British Columbia prepare so their homes, businesses and communities are better protected against the threat of wildfires.

Okanagan fish and game clubs, guide outfitters, avid anglers and the public are being encouraged to provide feedback on proposed regulation changes for the 2019-21 Freshwater Fishing Synopsis.

More than 1,000 kokanee have washed up on the northern half of Okanagan Lake shores since May 25, 2018.

The BC Wildfire Service is planning to burn about 50 piles of wood debris in an area near the Arawana Forest Service Road, about five kilometres east of Naramata.

The public is urged to use extra caution near the Okanagan River, due to high water levels.