More on BC Drought Watch

• Metro Vancouver moves back to Stage 1 water restrictions

  Metro Vancouver is moving back to Stage 1 water restrictions after being under Stage 3 restrictions since July.

  Environment

  Sep 22, 2015
• Metro Vancouver moves back to Stage 2 water restrictions

  Metro Vancouver is moving back to Stage 2 water restrictions after being under Stage 3 restrictions since July.

  Sep 9, 2015
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• Cooling rivers take heat off returning salmon

  The Department of Fisheries and Oceans is relieved to see water temperatures in the Fraser River system slowly dropping from summertime highs that could have proved lethal to returning salmon.

  Sep 9, 2015
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• How Metro Vancouver water restrictions affect local businesses

  Drought conditions are having an impact on many Metro Vancouver businesses with some struggling under Stage 3 water restrictions and others finding a way to thrive.

  Aug 24, 2015
• Kitsilano residents worry about water levels in Jericho Beach ponds

  Low water levels in two ponds at Jericho Beach Park is prompting concern among residents, worried about wildlife who rely on the ponds.

  Weather

  Aug 23, 2015
• Level 4 drought rating in effect for North Thompson region

  The North Thompson region is now under Level 4 drought conditions.

  Aug 17, 2015
• Salmon fishing shut down on the Fraser River in the Lower Mainland

  Last month, the province announced a number of fishing restrictions on South Coast rivers due to the hot and dry summer. This weekend, that ban was increased to include some of the most popular spots in Metro Vancouver.

  Aug 16, 2015
• Fishing closures in the Kootenays due to dry conditions

  High water temperatures and low flows have led to fishing closures in British Columbia's south Kootenays.

  Weather

  Aug 14, 2015
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• Metro Vancouver water restrictions pose challenge for city crews

  WATCH: The Vancouver Park Board takes extraordinary measures to save trees that are threatened by current heat wave. Elaine Yong has the latest. Stage 3 water restrictions have created a challenge for Metro Vancouver crews. From 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Vancouver Park Board staff water newly-planted trees in an effort to keep them alive...

  Aug 12, 2015
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• Metro Vancouver ‘unlikely’ to move to Stage 4 water restrictions

  Metro Vancouver likely won't be seeing tough Stage 4 water restrictions, thanks to residents' conservation efforts.

  Aug 11, 2015