Vancouver Island Drought

• Rationing, engineering help Tofino dodge Stage 4 water restrictions amid drought

  Earlier this month, the District of Tofino warned that water levels in its reservoirs had hit historic lows and it may need to implement its most extreme level of restrictions.

  Environment

  Sep 14, 2023
  
• Pumping slated to start next week to keep Cowichan River flowing amid drought

  The entirety of Vancouver Island is currently rated at Drought Level 5, the highest level on B.C.'s scale, meaning "adverse impacts almost certain."

  Environment

  Sep 6, 2023
  
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• Mount Washington asks guests to conserve water due to record shortage

  However, while there is enough snow on the ground for a limited alpine opening, resort staff say they are grappling with record-low running water for guests and businesses. 

  Environment

  Dec 8, 2022
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• Vancouver Island, Fort Nelson regions under Level 3 drought conditions

  All water users, including residents, industry, farmers and municipalities are asked to voluntarily reduce water use under Level 3 conditions.

  Weather

  Jun 7, 2019
• Vancouver Island, northern B.C. elevated to province’s highest drought rating

  The entirety of Vancouver Island is now at drought Level 4, along with the Northeast, Northwest, Stikine and Skeena-Nass regions. 

  Weather

  Aug 25, 2018
• Part of Vancouver Island moves up to Level 4 drought rating

  The Forests Ministry has moved the drought rating up to Level 4 - the highest possible rating for parts of the island.

  Environment

  Jun 29, 2016