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 are being asked to provide input to help shape future forest management decisions through a new planning process covering 1.2 million hectares of Crown land.
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.
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.
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.
The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.