Shuswap Watershed Council

INFO ON ALGAE BLOOMS

The Shuswap Watershed Council has provided an explanation of the large algae bloom that took place from June to September in Salmon Arm Bay, Tappen Bay, Sunnybrae and Canoe. Read the media release.

ALERT! ASIAN CLAMS

Asian clams have been discovered in Shuswap Lake at Sunnybrae and Canoe. Asian clams are invasive and can be damaging to a lake if populations are dense enough.

Unfortunately, there is no treatment to get rid of the clams — everyone must focus on preventing their spread. It is very important that you clean, drain, dry your watercraft and gear every time you leave the water, and always stop for watercraft inspection when you travel.

Read this media story about the discovery of invasive Asian clams and see this Government of BC backgrounder.

SWC MEETINGS

SWC meetings are open to the public. Because of COVID-19, in-person attendance at the SWC meeting is limited. If you would like to observe a meeting, please  in advance.

You can find the 2020 meeting 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.

NEW STRATEGIC PLAN

The SWC has just completed a new five-year strategic plan, to take effect on April 1, 2021. It outlines the SWC's goals, objectives and strategies for clean water and safe boating, and lists the key program activities and annual budget.

Take a look.

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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.