Northwest, Haida Gwaii put on Level Three Drought condition

Considering our reputation as a rather damp place, the idea that the North Coast is facing a drought condition is one of those believe it or not things ...

But as of yesterday that was the status for all of the Northwest and Haida Gwaii as the Province of British Columbia added this corner of BC to the growing list of coastal areas suffering the situation this summer.

The information bulletin which you can review here, outlines the background to how the Province determines the need for the rating as well as notes that when in a Level Three Drought condition there is a call for voluntary water use reductions from all surface water and ground water users, including municipal, industrial and agriculture.

The notice also makes note of how local bylaws may differ from provincial water conservation targets.

Local municipal water conservation bylaws may differ from provincial water conservation targets, due to local water supply and demand, and the availability of storage (lakes and reservoirs) or groundwater. Residential, agricultural and industrial water users who are located within municipalities and regional districts are encouraged to observe local water conservation bylaws where they exist.

So far the situation in the Northwest and Haida Gwaii has not evolved into the need for any mandatory requirements from officials across the region.

With that, to this point there is no advisory or notice posted to the information portals from the City of Prince Rupert related to Monday's statement from the province.

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