Our Focus
To ensure repairs are done to properties, roads and water resources in the Sorrento area of British Columbia by advocating for quality watershed management.
CSRD Meets With Deputy Minister Farnworth Regarding Newsome Creek
On June 13, 2019, representatives from the Columbia Shuswap Regional District met with Solicitor General Farnworth to discuss solutions for damages to Newsome Creek. Area C Director Paul Demenok stated the meeting was constructive and both parties showed a strong interest in working collaboratively. Present at the meeting, … Read more
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What's Been Happening Along Newsome Creek
In 2017 and 2018 Newsome Creek spring water levels were high. This caused damage to roads, contaminated the water, and put people and property in danger. Since that time we have worked with the CSRD to find funding to repair the damage you see in the carousel below. Our efforts have resulted in meetings with various government officials ranging from;
- Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
- Minstry of ForestMinistry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development
- Emergency Management BC
- Solicitor General Mike Farnworth
- many others who are interested in this project
Next Meeting - August, Date to be Announced - Sorrento Centre
Past Newsletters
Since the forest fires of 2009 the Newsome Creek Watershed has been under stresses that are resulting in damage to valuable community assets. The provincial Government has jurisdiction over the waterways, but they’re slow to take responsibility for the events that are unfolding in Sorrento and Notch Hill.
Background Articles
Newsome Creek In A Nutshell
Newsome Creek is a complex situation with a lot of moving parts. You can find detailed information in our Background Articles, but … Read more
About The Watershed
Watershed Overview Newsome Creek Watershed covers the area south of Sorrento coming down from Black Mountain where the 2009 wildfire occurred. The … Read more
Government Response To Newsome Creek Watershed
Government response to the problems in Newsome Creek have been both encouraging and difficult. At least three governmental bodies have a say … Read more
Water Contamination
Sorrento’s water has frequently been turbid in the Spring run off, notably in the 2017 and 2018 freshets which deposited large amounts … Read more
Background Articles
Property Damage
Below Highway 1 an Evacuation Alert was placed on thirteen properties in May 2018. Rapid erosion has undercut the creek banks and … Read more
Washed Out Roads
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has said they plan to replace all the culverts along Newsome Creek, perhaps as early as … Read more
Government Response To Newsome Creek Watershed
Government response to the problems in Newsome Creek have been both encouraging and difficult. At least three governmental bodies have a say … Read more
About The Watershed
Watershed Overview Newsome Creek Watershed covers the area south of Sorrento coming down from Black Mountain where the 2009 wildfire occurred. The … Read more
Updates
Engineer’s Assessment Of Newsome Creek Due April 11
March 2, 2019Kerr, Wood, Leidal Consulting Engineers have been retained to do an engineers report on the creek below Highway 1. An estimated completion date of the report is mid-April, according the … Read more
What We Learned At The Community Meeting
February 1, 2019On January 22 a group of government and community representatives met at Sorrento Memorial Hall to share information about issues in Newsome Creek. Ten speakers and 81 community members explored … Read more
Funds Approved for Work Plan in Newsome Creek
January 11, 20192019 has started on a positive note. At our meeting on January 8 we received word that we’ve secured funding for engineers to do an assessment of Newsome Creek below … Read more
Community Meeting – Tuesday, Jan 22, 2019, 6:30pm – Sorrento Memorial Hall
January 3, 2019CSRD in partnership with NCWAG are hosting a community meeting on January 22, 2019 at 6:30 pm, held upstairs at Sorrento Memorial Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to … Read more
NCWAG Gets Support From CSRD
November 16, 2018A delegation of thirteen attended the Nov, 15 Columbia Shuswap Regional Distrtict Board Meeting seeking support from the board for addressing erosion in the creek. Director Demenok introduced the item … Read more
In The News
Global News Report
October 22, 2018
October 22, 2018
Watch this report about property damage to residents on Caen Road
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About The Watershed
Google EarthTM imagery showing the estimated Newsome Creek watershed (red line) looking southeast.
Newsome Creek Watershed covers the area south of Sorrento coming down from Black Mountain where the 2009 wildfire occurred. The creek has a number of tributaries that merge in the Notch Hill area. Eventually it forms a single creek running along Notch Hill Road crossing under Dilworth Road, the Trans-Canada Highway and Dieppe Road. Newsome Creek Erosion Report describes it this way … Continue reading about wildfire and logging activity in the watershed…