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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment Emily Joveski -
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

EVR, Nupqu recognized for Elk Valley mine reclamation work

Environment My East Kootenay Now Staff -
Elk Valley Resources and Nupqu Resource Limited Partnership have been recognized for their partnership restoring mine sites with native plants grown from locally collected seeds.

Restoration work aims to reduce wildfire risk north of Cranbrook

Environment My East Kootenay Now Staff -
A restoration project north of Cranbrook is working to reduce wildfire risk while improving forest, grassland and wildlife habitat.

Rabies confirmed in skunk in Kootenay Lake region

Fish & Wildlife Kate Brown -
Interior Health is warning people in the Kootenay Lake region to avoid contact with skunks after rabies was confirmed in an animal in the area.

Ducks Unlimited plans next phase of Kootenay wetland restoration

Environment Kate Brown -
Ducks Unlimited Canada is preparing for another phase of floodplain restoration near Cranbrook after spring flooding provided an early test of work completed last year.

“Mystery solved”: B.C. Hydro says it found the floating island that appeared, then vanished, on B.C. lake

Environment Emily Joveski -
B.C. Hydro has tracked down a massive floating island that mysteriously drifted across Williston Reservoir before seemingly disappearing.

Wildlife advocates call for long-term solutions as B.C. renews protection order for Salmon River

Fish & Wildlife Emily Joveski -
B.C. has issued a second protection order for the Salmon River as low water levels threaten more than 200 chinook salmon.

Cranbrook puts down new roots with BC Hydro grant

Environment Layne Gallant -
The City of Cranbrook has received a $10,000 Re-Greening Grant from BC Hydro to help make the community greener, healthier and more welcoming.

Free shoreline workshops planned for Kootenay Lake residents

Environment My East Kootenay Now Staff -
The Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society will host a series of five free workshops this August and September to help shoreline property owners and residents learn about protecting the health of Kootenay Lake.

Experts say severe drought is the new normal, and B.C.’s water strategy is stuck in crisis mode

Environment Emily Joveski -
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.

Kootenay groups receive B.C. parks conservation funding

Environment Layne Gallant -
Several Kootenay organizations are receiving financial support through the B.C. Parks Licence Plate Program for community-led conservation projects. In 2026,...

B.C. issues protection order for Salmon River as drought threatens Chinook populations

Environment Emily Joveski -
British Columbia has issued a drought-related protection order for the Salmon River to help safeguard threatened Chinook salmon populations

B.C. officers issue $20K in fines for illegal campfires as bans remain in effect

Environment Emily Joveski -
The British Columbia Conservation Officer Service issued more than $20,000 in fines over the weekend after officers handed out 19 tickets for illegal campfires during patrols across the province.

Elk River Alliance hosting volunteer weed pull

Environment Josiah Spyker -
The Elk River alliance is having a volunteer event to get rid of invasive weeds at Maiden Lake in Fernie. 
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