News Items tag as: Similkameen River

Salmon, steelhead could return to Similkameen River if dam removed
June 10, 2021 - 6:00 AM

Washington and British Columbia governments are working together to remove an obsolete dam that has blocked salmon migration for more to more than 500 kilometres of the Similkameen River.
B.C. group calls for removal of U.S. dam south of Osoyoos
November 18, 2020 - 7:00 AM

A B.C. outdoor group is hoping some cross-border diplomacy will lead to the dismantling of a defunct dam in Washington State that’s blocked salmon runs into Canada for the past century.
A tale from the Similkameen flood of 1894
May 15, 2018 - 6:30 PM

PRINCETON - The high water levels of this year’s freshet has evoked memories of the last significant flooding event in the Similkameen. Many long time residents still recall the high water events of 1971.
Problem areas cropping up in South Okanagan as spring melt accelerates with record temperatures
April 22, 2016 - 2:30 PM

PENTICTON - The Regional District issued a high streamflow advisory this week as a string of record heat setting days accelerated the melt of an unusually large snowpack in the Okanagan and Similkameen watersheds.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
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Only 10 per cent of Kelowna rental building permits are affordable housing
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Salmon, steelhead could return to Similkameen River if dam removed