The Province is working with the Regional District of North Okanagan, District of Lake Country and the Okanagan Indian Band to protect the primary water source for Lake Country and the Greater Vernon area from the risk of wildfire.

Under the BC Rural Dividend Program, the Government of British Columbia is providing nearly $1.3 million for 10 projects in the Shuswap region, Armstrong and Vernon.

Two area restrictions for Crown land in the vicinity of the Mabel Creek wildfire and Sugar Mountain wildfire are in effect to help ensure the safety of the public and firefighting personnel, and to avoid interference with fire control activities.

The public is advised that the Scotch Creek Forest Service Road will be temporarily closed at the nine-kilometre mark from Monday, July 18 to Friday July 22, 2016, to allow for road upgrades.

Natural resource officers from the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations visited a series of recreational spots in the Thompson Okanagan Region Aug. 3-5 to help residents and visitors enjoy a safe B.C. Day long weekend.

Compliance and Enforcement officers from the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations patrolled north and central Okanagan recreational spots May 18-19 to help residents and visitors enjoy a safe and peaceful long weekend.