Farmers in British Columbia will receive support to better protect their farms and animals from extreme weather through the Beneficial Management Practices program.

People should continue to use caution and take steps to be prepared by staying up to date on current conditions, following fire prohibitions and being Firesmart, as the risk of wildfire is expected to continue into fall.

B.C.’s economy remains steady despite disruption and uncertainty from the global trade conflict, its First Quarterly Report shows.

As severe drought conditions continue to affect river levels in the Thompson Okanagan region, fish-population protection orders will protect endangered chinook salmon in the Salmon River and Bessette Creek by temporarily restricting water use for forage crops and identified industrial purposes.

The Province is urging people in British Columbia to conserve water over the coming weeks as forecasts suggest much of the province will experience elevated drought conditions.

The Province and the Coldwater, Lower Nicola, Nooaitch, Shackan and Upper Nicola Indian Bands (the Nicola 5 First Nations) are taking the next step to protect healthy and abundant water for people, fish and ecosystems in the Nicola watershed.

With warmer, drier conditions expected to increase across B.C., people are advised to stay prepared for climate-related emergencies.