Local orchardists propose drilling into Okanagan aquifer to alleviate drought

As an unprecedented drought carries on with next to no relief in the form of rain in the North Okanagan, drastic Greater Vernon water restrictions continue to hammer agriculturalists.
But two Coldstream orchardists are proposing a solution that could help their orchards survive this year, while taking pressure off the water system next year when conditions could be just as dry.
Local agriculturalists have been informed they can only use 30 per cent of their remaining water allocation for the yea