BC Rivers

• What are B.C.’s most endangered rivers?

  Tied for top spot on the list of endangered rivers in B.C., this year are the Heart of the Fraser, between Hope and Mission, and the Cowichan River on Vancouver Island.

  Environment

  Jan 8
  
• Evacuation alert issued for Vancouver’s Barnston Island as floodwaters rise

  According to Metro Vancouver officials, residents of Barnston Island, at risk of flooding, could be told to evacuate this weekend as water levels on the Fraser River rise.

  Environment

  Jun 30, 2022
  
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• Many rivers reaching ‘near capacity’ as B.C. monitors closely for potential floods

  Emergency Management BC is warning British Columbians who may be in potential flood areas to prepare and be ready for potential evacuations.

  Canada

  Jun 9, 2022
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• Squamish RCMP issue warning following 2 separate incidents involving rivers in the area

  As the May Long Weekend approaches, Squamish RCMP are telling warning campers to be careful near rivers.

  May 14, 2018
• BC Coroners Service warns about high streams and rivers

  People can significantly underestimate the force that can be unleashed by a fast-running river, said Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe, and do not realize how different it is from the quiet stream where they regularly swim, raft or paddle.

  Canada

  May 17, 2013
• Several rivers across the province under Flood Watch due to rapid snowmelt

  Mission Creek, West Kettle and Kettle Rivers, Granby River, and small watersheds including Redfish Creek and Duhamel Creek in the Kootenay Region are all now under Flood Watch from the BC River Forecast Centre.

  Environment

  May 12, 2013