First Nations, industry and members of the public can now access science-based information on water supply in the Omineca region with the release of the Omineca Water Tool, a leading edge, GIS-based program that supports decision-making on water-use planning and approvals.

The Little Bobtail fire remains 100% contained and while crews have worked tirelessly to extinguish the entire perimeter, smoke will remain visible from this fire for the remainder of the summer.

The Wildfire Management Branch is responding to a fire in the Klua Lakes basin, 14 kilometres east of the Alaska Highway and the community of Prophet River, and 80 kilometres south of Fort Nelson.

The Wildfire Management Branch is encouraging the public to exercise caution with any recreational activities in the backcountry. Fire conditions in the Prince George Fire Centre remain volatile and new incidents are being reported daily.

The Province is investing $100,000 over the next five years to enhance wildlife conservation throughout British Columbia.

There is a heightened risk of wildfire in the Prince George Fire Centre due to an extended period of high temperatures and low precipitation, so the Wildfire Management Branch is urging anyone involved with industrial activities to exercise extreme caution.

Effective at noon PDT on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, Category 2 and Category 3 open fires will be prohibited in the Prince George Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety.

Seven maintenance contractors have won this year's Deputy Minister's Contractor of the Year Award for highway maintenance for their work on the Highway 16 corridor.

A multi-storey wood building is closer to becoming a reality, as three qualified teams have been shortlisted to participate in the Request for Proposals (RFP) phase of the competition to design and build the Wood Innovation and Design Centre (WIDC).