SWC in the NewsMedia ReleasesFebruary 23, 2021 Shuswap Watershed Council launches second year of water quality grants The Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) is inviting applications to its Water Quality Grant Program, for the second year running. Read more. January 6, 2021 New video describes local farms' partnerships with Shuswap Watershed Council The Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) has just released a short video describing how four local farms are reducing their impact on the environment with the assistance of SWC’s Water Quality Grant Program. Read more. October 13, 2020 Shuswap Watershed Council declares algal bloom over; offers presentations on water quality The Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) has confirmed that the algal bloom that affected Shuswap Lake at Salmon Arm Bay, Tappen Bay, Canoe, and Herald this summer has ended. Read more. August 14, 2020 Information on Algae BloomsThe Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) is providing an updated explanation on the large algal bloom occurring in Salmon Arm Bay. Just last week, the SWC released the 2019 Shuswap Water Quality Report. Read more. August 10, 2020 Shuswap Watershed Council Releases 2019 Water Quality ReportThe Shuswap Watershed Council has just released a summary report about recent water quality monitoring throughout the watershed. Read more. July 22, 2020 Shuswap Watershed Council awarding five grants for water quality improvementThe Shuswap Watershed Council is awarding five grants this year to help farm businesses in the Shuswap watershed improve nutrient management, and ultimately protect water quality by reducing nutrient-loading to creeks and rivers. Read more. May 8, 2020 Shuswap organizations urge boaters to be diligent about Clean-Drain-Dry, watercraft inspectionBoating season is here! With the arrival of warm weather in the Shuswap, many of us are now thinking about lake cruises, paddling, fishing, and tow sports. For two Shuswap-based organizations, boating season means it’s time to turn up the heat on invasive Zebra and Quagga mussel prevention. Read more. February 20, 2020 Shuswap Watershed Council releases new report on nutrients and water quality, launches new water quality grant programThe Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) has just released a new report summarizing the results of a three-year study done in partnership with scientists at UBC – Okanagan. Read more. December 20, 2019 Shuswap Watershed Council and Okanagan Basin Water Board pen joint letter to new Fisheries Minister, calling for action on Invasive MusselsThe Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) and Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB), two watershed organizations based in the Interior region of B.C., have sent a letter to the new federal Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, Hon. Bernadette Jordan, to express their ongoing concern about the threat of aquatic invasive July 30, 2019 Shuswap Watershed Council releases 2018 water quality reportThe Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) has released a report about recent water quality monitoring throughout the Shuswap watershed. Read more. June 26, 2019 Staying safe on the water this summerIt’s summer in the Shuswap! It’s time for boating, swimming, and paddling. The Shuswap Watershed Council is reminding everyone on the lakes and rivers to play safe and be May 15th, 2019 Shuswap organizations urge boaters and fishers to Clean, Drain, Dry and stop at watercraft inspection stationsThe May long weekend is upon us. For many in the Shuswap, that means our attention turns to the lakes and rivers, and a plethora of water-based activities including boating, fishing, canoeing, and stand-up paddleboarding. Read more. January 23, 2019 Shuswap Watershed Council wants community representatives to join the CouncilThe Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) is inviting residents of the Shuswap to apply to become a community representative of the Council. Up to three representative seats are available, each for a three-year term beginning in April 2019. Read more. October 2, 2018 Shuswap Watershed Council will continue; hears update on multi-year water quality research projectThe Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) will continue its work on water quality, safe recreation and Zebra and Quagga Mussels – that’s the result of a recommendation and subsequent approval at the most recent SWC meeting in September. Read more. July 10, 2018 Shuswap Watershed Council releases new water quality reportThe Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) has released a report covering the results of recent water quality monitoring throughout the Shuswap watershed. Read more. June 27, 2018 Working Together to Keep Invasive Mussels out of the ShuswapRepresentatives of watershed and invasive species organizations, along with concerned citizens, met on Wednesday in Sicamous to discuss and learn more about the threat that zebra and quagga mussels pose to the Shuswap. Read more. May 24, 2018 Play it safe on the water this summerThe Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) is reminding everyone on the lakes and rivers this summer to play it safe, and be prepared for every outing on the water ... Read more. May 16, 2018 Shuswap organizations urge boaters and fishers to Clean, Drain, Dry and stop at watercraft inspection stationsThe May long weekend is upon us. For many in the Shuswap, that means our attention turns to the lakes and rivers, and a plethora of water-based activities: boating, canoeing, fishing, stand-up paddle boarding ... Read more. May 4, 2018 Shuswap Watershed Council Keen to Work with Local Agriculture
The Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) wants to have clean water and a thriving agriculture industry ... Read more. Photo Link | Caption: Henry Bremer, Chair of Kamloops Okanagan Dairy Association, and Ralph Vandalfsen, owner/operator of Trinity Valley Dairy Farm, speak during a dairy tour held at Vandalfsen’s farm on April 5 January 18, 2018 Shuswap Watershed Council contributes to Agricultural Waste reviewThe Provincial Agricultural Waste Control Regulation (AWCR) is undergoing review and revisions, and the Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) has contributed to the review process. Read more. December 14, 2017 Shuswap Watershed Council’s monitoring project shows good resultsA special water quality monitoring project undertaken by the Shuswap Watershed Council has wrapped up, and the results are good – that’s the message that Council members heard at their meeting in Salmon Arm on Wednesday. Read more. June 8, 2017 (Updated June 15, 2017) Algae, pollen, and large debris in Shuswap LakeReports of algae in the Canoe area of Shuswap Lake this morning are currently under investigation. Read more. May 24, 2017 Boaters advised to watch for debris and go slowly near shorelinesThe Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) is reminding boaters to use extra caution while lake levels and rivers are high. Read more. June 24, 2016 Stay safe on the water this summerIt’s summer in the Shuswap! It’s a time for relaxation, enjoying the lake views, boating, floating, and swimming. The Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) is reminding everyone on the lakes and rivers this summer to play it safe, and be prepared for every outing on the water. Read more. January 4, 2016 Shuswap Watershed Council seeks community representativesThe Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) is seeking up to three community representatives to join the Council membership in 2016, for up to three-year terms. Read more. |
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