Deer, moose and elk hunters in the Cherryville area (Wildlife Management Unit 8-23) are once again being asked to assist with a project to confirm wildlife in the area are not infected with bovine tuberculosis.

Temporary water use restrictions on the Coldwater River and its tributaries have been reinstated effective noon, Sept. 2, 2015, through an order issued by Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson.

The BC Wildfire Service reminds everyone planning to head into the backcountry or go camping on the Labour Day long weekend to comply with provincial legislation related to campfire use and open burning.

Responding to continuing dry conditions, the Government of B.C. has announced a Level 4 drought rating for the North Thompson Region due to ongoing low stream flows.

In response to public comments received on the draft Pender Harbour Dock Management Plan, the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations is undertaking further engagement to identify possible options for the foreshore lands before the plan is finalized.

With weather conditions expected to remain warm and dry, water users in the Lower Columbia, West Kootenay and East Kootenay regions are being urged to reduce water consumption, and the Government of B.C. has announced a Level 3 drought rating for the area.

With weather conditions expected to remain warm and dry, water users in the Middle Fraser region (which includes the Cariboo and Chilcotin) are being urged to reduce water consumption, and the Government of B.C. has announced a Level 3 drought rating for the area.