Water restrictions implemented in Salmon River to protect fish

A new protection order aims has come downstream to safeguard salmon.
As severe drought conditions continue to affect river levels in the Thompson Okanagan region, a fish population protection order will help protect endangered chinook salmon in Salmon River by temporarily restricting water use for forage crops and identified industrial purposes.
Government, local communities, farmers and partners have been working together to support water conservation and voluntary irrigation schedules. Despite