Tag: British Columbia
Wildfire suppression in rural BC fuelled by proactive water mapping
In mid-July, nearly 500 wildfires across Canada were ignited by lightning strikes. In the B.C. Interior mountains above the small rural community of Argenta,...
New Living Lakes Canada report sheds light on importance of lake...
The Kootenays may be world-renowned for mountains in the winter, but summertime is when lakes take centre stage. Paradoxically, the ever-growing popularity of Kootenay...
Canada, U.S. reach important agreement-in-principle on Columbia River Treaty
VICTORIA, BC - The Government of Canada and the United States have taken an important step in the modernization of the Columbia River Treaty...
Vancouver’s long-buried “First Creek” restored as part of Tatlow Park renewal
VANCOUVER - A long-buried creek under Kitsilano's Tatlow Park has been restored, thanks to a multi-year project led by the Vancouver Board of Parks...
Feds, 17 First Nations launch Great Bear Sea Project Finance for...
VANCOUVER, BC - The Government of Canada, the Government of British Columbia, and 17 First Nations announced the signing and launch of the Great...
Grindrod WTP to fend off frequent power outages with new generator
GRINDROD, BC - The Grindrod Water Treatment Plant will see installation of a standby power generator to allow systems to operate during a power...
Okanagan communities receive $9.1M for flood mitigation
Vernon, BC — Two communities in the Okanagan will take steps to protect themselves from flooding caused by climate change through an investment of more than $9.1...
Pitt Meadows Launches new Lawn Sign Initiative Asking Residents and Businesses...
PITT MEADOWS, BC – The City of Pitt Meadows is providing local residents and businesses with free lawn signs to promote water conservation and adherence...
UBC scientists, other groups, call for return of Sumas Lake in...
New paper finds restoring the lake will help in climate adaptation, endangered species restoration and Indigenous reconciliation
A new proposal has emerged in response to...
Okanagan mayors and fire chiefs team up to encourage residential water...
Lake Country, B.C. – Syilx Territory – Despite cooler temperatures and recent rainfall, the Okanagan’s water supply is still experiencing the effects of last...
