The public is urged to take extra care near the Okanagan River because of high water levels.

Responding to dwindling kokanee salmon stocks in the Okanagan's Wood Lake, the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations has implemented additional regulatory restrictions for the 2013 season.

Okanagan residents are encouraged to come and share their views on two Wildlife Management Area proposals for their region at two open houses in early November.

The public is invited to view a concept plan, and ask questions about the proposed development and use of the Kettle Valley Rail Trail and associated trails between Naramata and Chute Lake.

The public is urged to take extra care near the Okanagan River because of high water levels. Recent rain events combined with this year's snowpack melt have required ministry staff to release additional water from Okanagan Lake.

The public is urged to take extra care near the Okanagan River because of high water levels.

The Province has completed its annual survey of kokanee numbers for the Okanagan Lakes region, announced Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson.

The public is urged to take extra care near the Okanagan River as water levels remain high.

With the summer season in full swing, the Okanagan River is a popular place to enjoy B.C.'s great outdoors. Visitors and residents are reminded that the Okanagan River's high water levels mean additional risks to public safety posed by a deep and fast flowing current.

Southern Okanagan Lake residents may see an unusual sight over the next two weeks - commercial-sized fishery vessels and processing barges moving from their usual moorage outside Vernon to Squally Point area near Peachland.