Water Conservation

• Drought concerns in southern Alberta the focus of a new documentary

  A new documentary is bringing awareness to the water crisis in the Oldman River watershed, starting with its title: Dried Up, What Now?

  Environment

  Mar 19
  
• Fish at risk due to low stream flows in the Okanagan

  Concerning stream flows are the subject of a three day conference that got underway in Kelowna on Wednesday.

  Canada

  Mar 13
  
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• B.C. drought woes spur call for universal water metering

  Despite recent rain and snow, data from the federal government found most of the Pacific region was under drought conditions as of the end of February.

  Environment

  Mar 6
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• City of Lethbridge asking residents to conserve water

  The city is asking for voluntary action from residents to help prevent the need for mandatory restrictions in the coming days and weeks.

  Environment

  Aug 17, 2023
• Metro Vancouver moves to Stage 2 water restrictions for 1st time since 2015

  Under the restrictions, you won't be allowed to water lawns, fill decorative fountains or water features, or wash impermeable surfaces like driveways and sidewalks.

  Environment

  Jul 28, 2023
• Every British Columbian urged to conserve water amid severe drought, fires

  'Twenty-three of our 34 water basins are in drought level four or five classification,' B.C.'s Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness Bowinn Ma said Thursday.

  Fire

  Jul 27, 2023
• Town of Princeton issues Stage 3 watering restrictions

  The town pf Princeton, B.C., said 'water conservation needs to be a priority for all so that we do not diminish our reservoir levels.'

  Environment

  Jul 26, 2023
• ‘Every drop counts’: B.C. urged to slash water usage amid potentially historic drought

  'The level and extent of drought that we are witnessing this early on in the season is deeply concerning,' B.C. Emergency Management and Climate Readiness Minister Bowinn Ma said.

  Environment

  Jul 13, 2023
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• Manitoba government reveals water action plan

  A Manitoba water management plan will put $760 million toward infrastructure, including the Lake St. Martin channel, along with $221 million for agricultural programming.

  Environment

  Jul 5, 2023
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• B.C. warns of summer drought, calls for water conservation

  The British Columbia government is urging people to save water, saying the forecast predicts drought across much of the province this summer.

  Environment

  Jun 23, 2023