B.C. on lookout for floods after landslide blocks Chilcotin river, forces evacuations
National Observer A government statement says the landslide Wednesday blocked the river that feeds into the Fraser River, and a sudden release of water “may cause rapid rises in river […]
New Living Lakes Canada report sheds light on importance of lake foreshore conservation
Water Canada Living Lakes Canada undertook a four-year lake study from 2019-2023 to understand how lake foreshores in the B.C. Columbia Basin region are changing due to urbanization and development. […]
Sea to Sky communities to receive water infrastructure upgrades
Water Canada Pemberton will make upgrades after a combined investment of more than $8.1 million from the federal and provincial governments, and the Village of Pemberton. This project will construct […]
Teck Coal is headed to court on water pollution charges — again
The Narwhal Teck Resources was warned over a year ago about a federal investigation into pollution from one of the Elk Valley coal mines it just sold to Glencore. […]
Canada, U.S. reach important agreement-in-principle on Columbia River Treaty
Water Canada The Government of Canada and the United States have taken an important step in the modernization of the Columbia River Treaty by reaching an agreement-in-principle (AIP). Today’s milestone […]
Only one bidder for initial contract in $10B Iona sewage plant replacement
Water Canada Metro Vancouver’s largest capital project ever, the replacement of the Iona Wastewater Treatment Plant, is about to begin now that the initial contract is set to be awarded. […]
Bringing Salmon Home to Kus-kus-sum
The Tyee Project Watershed is restoring a critical habitat and helping to return the land of a former sawmill back to the K’ómoks First Nation. To help the revitalized habitat […]
Living Lakes Canada report highlights need for expanded groundwater monitoring in Columbia basin
Water Canada According to a recent survey conducted by Living Lakes Canada, 72% of respondents are highly concerned about groundwater in the Columbia Basin, with primary worries including drinking water, […]
Residents of Merritt, B.C., told to stop all non-essential water use
CTV News Residents of Merritt, B.C., are being told they will need to limit non-essential water use for at least another 48 hours due to a failure at the city’s […]
As wildfires worsen, wild salmon take a hit
National Observer Salmon have long adapted to wildfires by spawning in parts of rivers untouched by the fires. But the extreme wildfires engulfing B.C. and western North America are leaving […]