The Shuswap Watershed Council, run by a board of about 20 including local politicians, First Nations and a couple of 'public' members. It is advised by a number of government departments, like Agriculture and MFLNRO, who provide expertise and opinions. SWC replaces SLIPP, the Shuswap Lakes Integrated Planning Process.
And here is a link to the Shuswap Watershed Council website, www.ShuswapWater.ca where you can find more information.
The latest water quality report can be found by clicking here.
Sample posts
Voters said NO to SWC Funding (4/11/2024) - Majority of Voters said NO to Shuswap Watershed Council Referendum – What now? The CSRD released the official results on Feb 3, 2024, for the Shuswap Watershed Council (“SWC”) referendum indicating a majority of voters answered NO to the question: “Are you in favour of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District adopting the Shuswap Watershed Council Service Establishment… Read Article
SWC Referendum February 2024 (9/25/2023) - SWC Referendum Postponed to February 2024 Some of you have probably voted on this funding decision but the wildfires made it impossible for all polling stations to be open for the duration of the referendum. The CSRD Board asked the Province to allow tax dollars to be collected this year so a future referendum date… Read Article
SWC Referendum 2023 (7/30/2023) - Voting Days August 16, 21 and 26 (Postponed) SWOA encourages all eligible property owners to vote in this referendum that will decide if the Regional District should continue to collect tax dollars to support the Shuswap Watershed Council. The question will be: Are you in favour of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District adopting the Shuswap… Read ArticleMembers login for more articles.
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