Kootenay drought levels remain low with all areas of the region at Level 2 or lower.
The Upper Columbia area is at Level 0 down from Level 1 on July 31.
The Upper Arrow Lakes area is holding at Level 2, while the Kootenay River has decreased from Level 2 to Level 1.
The Elk Valley remains at Level 0 for the fourth straight week.
Creston is keeping at Level 2, Kootenay Lake West Arm dropped to Level 1, Slocan Lower Columbia is at Level 2 and the Kettle River Area has decreased to Level 1.
Despite decent levels, acting drought operations director with the BC River Forecast Centre Doris Leong says water conservation is still key.
“In basic terms, this means using water for fewer things and using it less often. We also always advise people to follow any water restrictions that may be in place.”
The region’s next drought update is on Aug. 21.
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