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drought
Environment
Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
Environment
Experts say severe drought is the new normal, and B.C.’s water strategy is stuck in crisis mode
B.C. water experts say the province isn't doing enough to prepare for worsening drought as parts of the Interior face the highest drought rating for another dry summer.
Environment
B.C. issues protection order for Salmon River as drought threatens Chinook populations
British Columbia has issued a drought-related protection order for the Salmon River to help safeguard threatened Chinook salmon populations
Environment
B.C. officials warn there could be “tough days ahead” as wildfire risk ramps up
B.C. wildfire officials warned dry lightning and severe drought could spark new fires across the province in coming days.
Environment
B.C. officials say drought conditions signal a busy summer wildfire season
Provincial officials are warning that ongoing drought and above-normal temperatures could make for a difficult wildfire season across British Columbia this summer.
Environment
Hotter than normal summer ahead for B.C., say federal forecasters
British Columbia is likely headed for a warmer-than-normal summer, with Environment Canada forecasting above-average temperatures across much of the province.
Provincial
B.C. urges water conservation as drought deepens in some regions
British Columbia’s water, land and resource stewardship minister is encouraging residents to conserve water, saying drought is worsening in parts of the province.Â
