Skeena River

• Evacuation alerts issued for 2 more communities along Skeena River in Northern B.C.

  The Gitwangak First Nation is encouraging its citizens to prepare an emergency kit, fill up the gas tank and be ready to leave in case an evacuation order is issued.

  Weather

  May 17, 2023
  
• High streamflow advisory issued for B.C.’s Skeena region

  This advisory includes the Skeena River, Bulkley River and surrounding tributaries around Wet'suwet'en and Gitxsan Territories, Telkwa, Smithers, Hazelton, Kispiox, and Terrace.

  Environment

  May 14, 2023
  
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• Experts worried about Northern B.C. landslide’s impact on ecosystems near Prince Rupert, B.C.

  Officials said a landslide came crashing down into the Ecstall River, near Prince Rupert, on Sept. 1, 2022.

  Environment

  Sep 18, 2022
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• Concern for B.C. sockeye salmon as Fraser River return estimates drop by millions

  The Pacific Salmon Commission’s pre-season estimate of 9.8 million returning fish went down to 5.5 million on Monday, prompting concern.

  Environment

  Aug 24, 2022
• B.C. flood risk eases, but water levels still high

  Evacuation alerts have been posted by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen for 18 properties along a stretch of the Tulameen River.

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  Jun 7, 2022
• Skeena River added to list of spring flood watches across B.C.

  The watch applies to the Skeena River, as well as the Bulkley River and surrounding tributaries around Telkwa, Smithers, Hazleton, Kispiox and Terrace.

  Environment

  Jun 4, 2022
• Terrace, B.C. prepares for possible flooding as forecast centre warns of rising rivers

  A River Forecast Centre warns that water levels are climbing in the Liard, Skeena and Stikine rivers and their tributaries, and minor flooding in low-lying areas could occur.

  Weather

  Jun 1, 2022
• Conservation officers investigating after grizzly bear found shot dead in Skeena River

  COS officers said none of the bear's parts that might be popular with poachers, such as its paws or head, had been taken.

  Sep 24, 2019
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• Bodies of missing boaters found in Skeena River near Prince Rupert

  RCMP say the bodies of three people have now been found in the Skeena River east of Prince Rupert.

  Nov 14, 2013
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• Fishermen caught on video killing prohibited salmon

  Thousands of salmon may be dying as a result of improper fishing practices along B.C.'s coasts, say environmentalists who claim to have video evidence of the violations.

  Aug 15, 2013