News Items tag as: Shuswap Lake

Transport Canada cracks down on hazardous buoys in Shuswap Lake
November 25, 2023 - 7:00 PM

Local government officials have removed dozens of non-compliant buoys from Shuswap Lake following public complaints.
Shuswap Lake's recent algal blooms causing concern over water quality
October 23, 2022 - 1:57 PM

The Shuswap Watershed Council is raising the alarm to the province about “deteriorating water quality” in Shuswap Lake.
Algae bloom on Shuswap Lake prompts cautionary advisory
August 17, 2022 - 4:42 PM

A large algae bloom on Shuswap Lake in Salmon Arm and area has health authorities concerned enough to issue a cautionary advisory warning the public.
Conservation officers issue tickets, seize fish during weekend patrols on Shuswap Lake
May 02, 2022 - 2:30 PM

Five fish were seized by conservation officers, and tickets and warnings were issued, during patrols this past weekend on Shuswap Lake.
Move over mussels, invasive clams found in Shuswap Lake
December 04, 2020 - 7:30 AM

Colonies of an invasive freshwater clam have been found in Shuswap Lake. Left unchecked, the clams could clog water intake pipes and cut into food supplies for fish.
Giant algae bloom in Shuswap Lake dissipates
October 14, 2020 - 6:00 PM

An unprecedented algae bloom that appeared in Shuswap Lake near Salmon Arm this past spring has finally dissipated.
Shuswap Lake concert promotes social distancing via boat
August 12, 2020 - 7:00 AM

To end the summer, a group of Shuswap businesses are hosting a free concert that patrons can enjoy from the socially-distant safety of their boats.
Evidence of new invasive species found in Shuswap Lake
January 30, 2020 - 10:00 AM

Shells found for the first time on a Shuswap Lake beach are a worrying indication that a new invasive species may be present in the area.
Death of Alberta man on Shuswap houseboat not suspicious: RCMP
August 20, 2018 - 11:19 AM

SICAMOUS – A 25-year-old Edmonton man died on a houseboat on Shuswap Lake on the weekend.
Water levels in Thompson Rivers, Shuswap decreasing
June 15, 2017 - 11:56 AM

KAMLOOPS - The water in Southern Interior rivers is receding prompting the B.C. River Forecast Centre to downgrade advisories.
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News Items tag as: Shuswap Lake

Transport Canada cracks down on hazardous buoys in Shuswap Lake

Shuswap Lake's recent algal blooms causing concern over water quality

Algae bloom on Shuswap Lake prompts cautionary advisory

Conservation officers issue tickets, seize fish during weekend patrols on Shuswap Lake

Move over mussels, invasive clams found in Shuswap Lake

Giant algae bloom in Shuswap Lake dissipates

Shuswap Lake concert promotes social distancing via boat

Evidence of new invasive species found in Shuswap Lake

Death of Alberta man on Shuswap houseboat not suspicious: RCMP

Water levels in Thompson Rivers, Shuswap decreasing

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