The provincial government is urging people across British Columbia to conserve water as current forecasts suggest much of the province will experience drought conditions through…
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Water conservation urged for Kootenays
With many streams and rivers in the East Kootenay, West Kootenay and Lower Columbia regions experiencing low stream-flows, Kootenay residents are being urged to reduce…
Jessica Romeo hired as 2017 Water Ambassador
Free irrigation assessments will be available beginning early July The City of Cranbrook’s annual summer Water Conservation education program will see a new face at…
Innovative water conservation model proves successful
Communities reduce water use from two to 39% After seven years of focused effort, 26 participating Water Smart communities in the Columbia Basin have made…
Phase one watering restrictions begin
Starting today (April 26), the City of Cranbrook returns to its phase one watering restrictions following last summer’s steady high temperatures and lack of regular…
Outdoor water use changes coming on Wednesday
With ongoing hot, dry weather following a low snow pack winter, creeks and rivers are suffering from extreme drops in water levels. “We are very…
Slight drop in reservoir levels
City begins voluntary watering restrictions The water level at the Phillips Reservoir is down about four inches, based on measurements taken by City of Cranbrook…
City urges water conservation
The City of Kimberley is once again urging residents to help conserve water. “Water levels in the Mark Creek Dam are still dropping. The City…
City hires Water Smart Ambassador for summer
Free Irrigation Assessments will be available The City of Cranbrook’s annual Water Conservation education initiative will see a new face at the helm this summer….
Basin water conservation lauded as model for success
Since 2010, Water Smart communities in the Columbia Basin have steadily reduced local water consumption—and academics, experts and utility professionals from across Canada are taking…