Make Water Work campaign encourages water conservation in Okanagan valley
The water campaign, now its ninth year, provides tips and tools to become water wise. Continue reading
Water Conservation
For the love of the land: Alberta ranch donates conservation easement for conservation efforts
What the Alberta government calls “ecologically valuable land” at the WineGlass Ranch surrounds Jumpingpound Creek — a source of Calgary’s drinking water — and is part of the province’s grant to protect watersheds and wildlife habitats on private land. Continue reading
Metro Vancouver water restrictions kick in May 1
The restrictions would limit residents from watering their lawns to just two days a week until Oct. 15. Continue reading
Water restrictions lifted in Swan River, Man.
Five days after a state of emergency was called in Swan River, residents are being told they no longer need to conserve water. Continue reading
Cape Town restricts residents to 50L of water daily as crisis spreads to other cities
South Africa’s drought-hit city of Cape Town introduced new water restrictions Thursday in an attempt to avoid what it calls “Day Zero,” as the water crisis now threatens other cities. Continue reading
Metro Vancouver reservoirs nearly half full, but tougher restrictions still coming
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Reservoirs are at 46 per cent, within the normal range but lower than the previous two years. Continue reading
Be prepared to weather more weather extremes in the Okanagan
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
From spring floods to summer drought. It has so far been a challenging year in the Okanagan in terms of the weather. Continue reading
Vernon and Okanagan first nation officials urge water conservation
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The Okanagan region is experiencing a dry spell. No rain has been recorded at the Kelowna weather station since June 28. Continue reading
Okanagan mayors urge water conservation despite flood
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
“We could be worrying about the water level in our reservoirs come September.” Continue reading
Town of Edson asks residents to conserve water after downtown fire destroys historic building
Residents of Edson, Alta. were being asked to continue conserving water wherever possible on Wednesday and town officials said “non-essential water services will continue to be closed this week” as water levels continue to recover from a large downtown fire on Tuesday that destroyed a historic building. Continue reading