Watershed

• Drought level in the Okanagan increases under new provincial system

  Even with cooler temperatures on the way, drought-level water restrictions remain in place across much of the Okanagan.

  Environment

  Sep 15, 2025
  
• UTRCA receives $10K in provincial funding to tackle harmful invasive species

  The $10,000 contribution from the Invasive Species Action Fund (ISAF) is going toward control measures against dog-strangling vine, Japanese knotweed and giant hogweed.

  Environment

  Aug 22, 2023
  
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• Quinte Conservation warns of high water flows in water safety statement

  Quinte Conservation issues a water safety statement warning of high water flows

  Environment

  Aug 18, 2023
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• Water safety statement issued for Grand River watershed

  The GRCA say up to 70 millimetres of rain fell in the northern and central portions of the watershed.

  Environment

  Jul 13, 2023
• 4 injured beavers rescued from property near Merritt, B.C.

  The animals were found on private land along Howarth Creek by Merritt, where they became trapped as the landowner did not want beavers on their property.

  Environment

  Jul 2, 2023
• U of C students propose plans for Nose Creek valley park

  University of Calgary students presented their visions for what the Nose Creek Valley in the north part of Calgary could look like.

  Environment

  May 26, 2023
• Enbridge responds to Indigenous band’s challenge to Line 5 pipeline

  Alberta-based Enbridge Inc. is pushing back hard against an Indigenous band's efforts to shut down the cross-border Line 5 pipeline.

  Environment

  May 17, 2023
• Quinte Conservation warns of possible shoreline erosion and localized flooding

  Conservation authorities say higher than normal water levels and winds are contributing factors to the risk of shoreline erosion.

  Canada

  May 1, 2023
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• B.C.’s watershed protection plan needs more funding says Okanagan water board

  The Okanagan Basin Watershed Board says a provincial watershed protection strategy does not have enough funding to meet its goals.

  Environment

  Apr 21, 2023
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• Province announces more funding for Manitoba lake and watershed protection

  More funding is coming to protect Manitoba's lakes and watersheds, the province's enivronment and climate minister announced Monday.

  Environment

  Apr 17, 2023