Shuswap Watershed Council
NEW! Nutrient research summary report and water quality grants
The Shuswap Watershed Council has just released a new report summarizing a three-year nutrient research project completed in partnership with UBC–Okanagan. The results of the research are guiding new efforts by the SWC to help protect water quality for the long-term. Through a new water water quality grant program, the SWC has up to $100,000 available and is inviting applications from land owners and agriculturalists in the Shuswap River and Salmon River valleys. To learn more, see Water Quality Improvement Grants.
POPULAR RESOURCESTips for Safe Recreation and Where to Find Lifejacket Loaner Stations
Here are 7 tips for having fun and staying safe, in quick-to-download format. Keep it handy on your phone. And check out our Safe Recreation page for an updated map on where to find child lifejacket loaner stations. 2018 Shuswap Water Quality Summary Report
The Shuswap Watershed Council has released a summary report covering the results of recent water quality monitoring in our watershed. It includes information about the large lakes and rivers, swimming beaches, and more.
Shuswap Watershed Council in BriefThe Shuswap Watershed Council is a collaborative initiative to enhance water quality and safe recreation in the Shuswap for the long term. Participating in this initiative are the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD), Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD), City of Salmon Arm, District of Sicamous, Secwepemc Nation, BC Ministry of Environment, BC Ministry of Agriculture, Regional District of North Okanagan and members of the public at large. The SWC is implementing its five-year program with financial support from the CSRD, TNRD and City of Salmon Arm. For more information on the SWC, see: For background on SWC's work in 2014-2015, see the SWC archive. The Fraser Basin Council serves as program manager for the Shuswap Watershed Council. You can contact SWC care of FBC's Thompson office: 200A ― 1383 McGill Road |
SWC NEWS
The 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 Zebra and Quagga mussels and call for more action from the federal government. Media release | Letter to the Minister NEXT SWC MEETING
SWC meetings are open to the public and take place in the Columbia Shuswap Regional District office in Salmon Arm. You can find the 2020 schedule, and the agenda and agenda packages for upcoming meetings as they become available — as well as materials, meeting highlights and summaries of past meetings — on the meetings page. PREVENT INVASIVE MUSSELS IN BC
The Shuswap is at risk of being invaded by aquatic invasive mussels. It sounds like a science fiction flick, doesn’t it? It’s not – it’s a very real threat, and we all need to do our part to prevent it. If you are coming to BC with a watercraft, be aware that you MUST stop at watercraft inspection stations on your route. Whether you're a visitor or a resident, and whether you’re boating, paddling or fishing – you have a role to play keeping invasive mussels away. Here's what you need to do. STAY CURRENT Keep up with SWC news and events. You can follow us on Twitter @ShuswapWater and find us on Facebook.
For a look at the earlier work of the Shuswap Watershed Council, see the SWC archive. REPORTING POLLUTION
Water quality emergencies such as spills, pollution, algae bloom sightings and the suspected presence of invasive zebra and quagga mussels should be reported to the Report All Poachers and Polluters Hotline.
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