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.

With weather conditions expected to remain warm and dry, water users in the North Thompson region are being urged to reduce water consumption, and the Government of B.C. has announced a Level 3 drought rating for the area.

The public is reminded that the public review and comment period on proposed land use changes in the Great Bear Rainforest closes Monday, Aug. 10, 2015.