NCWAG Gets Support From CSRD
A delegation of thirteen attended the Nov, 15 Columbia Shuswap Regional Distrtict Board Meeting seeking support from the board for addressing erosion … Read more
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South Shuswap Scoop November 2018
The Director’s Scoop – News From The CSRD South Shuswap Scoop
NCWAG Meets With Greg Kyllo and Paul Demenok
NCWAG continued to meet with government officials on November 13, 2018. MLA Greg Kyllo updated the group about efforts he has made … Read more
Erosion worries plague homeowners along Newsome Creek in Sorrento
Erosion worries plague homeowners along Newsome Creek in Sorrento Salmon Arm Observer
Letters Sent to Provincial Government Officials
We have invited government officials at various levels to meet with us to work on practical solutions. Premiere Horgan, Minister Farnworth, Minister … Read more
Column: B.C. government must take action on Newsome Creek
Column: B.C. government must take action on Newsome Creek Salmon Arm Observer
NCWAG Delegation Will Attend CSRD Meeting Nov 15, 2018
A request to fund a feasibility study to do work in the creek is coming before the CSRD on Thursday, November 15. … Read more
Upcoming Meetings With Community Leaders
Over the next several weeks we will be meeting with a number of community leaders. We are consulting with experts to advocate … 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
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
Provincial Help Wanted To Prevent Creek Erosion From Damaging Property
Provincial Help Wanted To Prevent Creek Erosion From Damaging Property Global News