Tag: Kootenay Lake

Warm, dry weather lowers Kootenay Lake inflows

Warm, dry weather continues to reduce inflows to Kootenay Lake, but water levels remain within the operating limits set under the International Joint Commission's 1938 Order of Approval, according to the International Kootenay Lake Board of Control.

Kootenay Lake residents invited to weigh in on water management review

Residents around Kootenay Lake will have a chance next week to voice concerns and ask questions about lake levels, dam operations and future water management plans during two public meetings hosted by the International Kootenay Lake Board of Control.

Kootenay Lake levels set to rise as freshet begins

Water levels on Kootenay Lake are expected to rise in the coming weeks after officials declared the start of the annual freshet, signalling changing conditions for shoreline communities.

No additional whirling disease cases found in Kootenay Lake

B.C. officials have concluded their whirling disease testing in Kootenay Lake for 2024, with no additional positive cases found. "We...

BCWF says prevention is key in reducing whirling disease impact

The BC Wildlife Federation says there’s little that can be done to manage whirling disease beyond preventing its spread. On...

Whirling disease threatens Kootenay Lake fisheries

Three trout samples taken from the southern arm of Kootenay Lake have tested positive for the parasite that causes...

Kootenay watersheds remain mussel-free

Lakes and rivers in the Kootenay region have remained free of invasive zebra and quagga mussels this year. A press...

B.C. public schools replace letter grades for younger students

Students from kindergarten to Grade 9 will now be assessed through a proficiency scale rather than percentages and letter...

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