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Coldwater River
UPDATE: Flood watch rescinded for Coldwater River in Merritt
MERRITT – The flood watch issued yesterday afternoon for the Coldwater River in the Merritt…
Spawning salmon get help from Nicola Lake water supply
MERRITT – As level four drought conditions persist throughout the region and concern for spawning…
Coldwater River system nearing extremely dry conditions; water users urged to reduce use
MERRITT – The Coldwater River system is approaching drought conditions. The river system is nearing…
Water restrictions reinstated on Coldwater River
MERRITT - A water use restriction aimed at protecting fish populations in the Coldwater River has been reinstated today. As extreme drought conditions continue throughout the region, temporary water use restrictions for the Coldwater River and its tributaries was reinstated today, Sept. 2. The order affects 50 water licenses and allows for flexibility for irrigation...
Province pulls plug on Coldwater River water use
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - In a bid to help struggling salmon populations, water use reduction measures have been imposed on the Coldwater River. The province issued the restriction today, July 31, banning all water use or diversion from the Coldwater River and its tributaries from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. effective immediately. The restriction escalates to a...