Page 11 - Drought Level News Today

Under the restrictions, you won't be allowed to water lawns, fill decorative fountains or water features, or wash impermeable surfaces like driveways and sidewalks.

Feed has become scarce, with some British Columbia regions reaching the worst drought levels on the province’s scale

Imported animal feed will come at a higher cost for producers as province partners with BC Cattlemen's Association for new program to match sellers of hay with farmers.

'Twenty-three of our 34 water basins are in drought level four or five classification,' B.C.'s Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness Bowinn Ma said Thursday.

Effective at midnight on Friday, July 28, 2023, the City of Cranbrook is mandating the move to Stage 2 watering restrictions until further notice.

Two-thirds of province at Drought Level 4 or 5

Two-thirds of province at Drought Level 4 or 5

B.C.’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food is working with the federal government and two associations to assist farmers during this year’s drought.

Imported animal feed will come at a higher cost for producers as province partners with BC Cattlemen's Association for new program to match sellers of hay with farmers.

Imported animal feed will come at a higher cost for producers as province partners with BC Cattlemen's Association for new program to match sellers of hay with farmers.