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Friday, September 1, 2017 2:35 PM
Responding to continuing warm and dry conditions, the Province has announced a Level 4 drought rating for the Similkameen, Nicola, and Salmon River watersheds, while a Level 3 drought rating has been set for the Okanagan watershed.
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Friday, September 1, 2017 1:19 PM
With weather conditions expected to remain warm and dry in the coming week, dropping water levels have prompted the Province to announce a Level 3 drought rating for Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands.
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Wednesday, August 23, 2017 3:32 PM
The Government of British Columbia has announced a Level 4 drought rating for the Coldwater River watershed and a Level 3 drought rating for the Salmon River watershed.
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Thursday, February 2, 2017 11:30 AM
B.C.’s Dam Safety Program moved forward under new legislation that strengthens the ability of dam safety staff to inspect, audit and remediate more than 1,800 regulated dams in the province, according to the 2015-16 B.C. Dam Safety Program Annual Report.
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Thursday, September 15, 2016 9:30 AM
The Province will allow the freshwater fishing season in rivers and streams on southern Vancouver Island to go ahead, starting Sept. 16.
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Thursday, August 11, 2016 2:15 PM
As a result of prolonged dry conditions along the coast, the Province is urging water users in the Skeena and Nass regions to voluntary reduce water use by 30%.
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Monday, July 4, 2016 11:00 AM
Because of dropping stream and groundwater levels, the Province is urging everyone on Haida Gwaii to voluntarily reduce water use by 30%.
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Tuesday, June 28, 2016 9:15 AM
In response to low rainfall and record high temperatures across southern and eastern Vancouver Island, the Province is putting residents on the highest drought alert and closing most streams and rivers to angling.
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Monday, May 30, 2016 10:45 AM
Most streams and rivers on Vancouver Island are currently experiencing very low flows similar to this time last year.
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Friday, September 18, 2015 2:00 PM
Temporary water use restrictions on the Coldwater River and its tributaries have been rescinded effective noon, Sept. 18, 2015.
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