Tag: International Joint Commission

Warm, dry weather lowers Kootenay Lake inflows

Environment Kate Brown -
Warm, dry weather continues to reduce inflows to Kootenay Lake, but water levels remain within the operating limits set under the International Joint Commission's 1938 Order of Approval, according to the International Kootenay Lake Board of Control.

Kootenay Lake levels set to rise as freshet begins

Environment Kate Brown -
Water levels on Kootenay Lake are expected to rise in the coming weeks after officials declared the start of the annual freshet, signalling changing conditions for shoreline communities.

Kootenay Lake levels within IJC regulations but hit near-record lows 

Environment Storrm Lennie -
Kootenay Lake’s water levels remain in compliance with International Joint Commission (IJC) regulations, although they’re hovering near historic lows.   

IJC forms Elk-Kootenai/y Watershed study board

Environment My Nelson Now Staff -
The International Joint Commission (IJC) has established the Elk-Kootenai/y Watershed Study Board, which will look into cross-boundary mining pollution. The...

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Nelson Police Department
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2026 BC Election
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