Okanagan, Shuswap boaters urged to slow down and reduce wakes as water levels remain high

Okanaganis approaching, and hot weather and Shuswap forecasts predict that the number of boats on the local lake will skyrocket.

However, boaters are asked to pay attention to the track when approaching the shore.

Central Okanagan'sRegional District(RDCO) andColumbia-Shuswap Regional District(CSRD) both have rising water levels, wind, rain and boats. It shows the track and can cause further erosion and damage to waterfront assets and structures.

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"To protect the coastline from further erosion, the general public is required to keep debris washed away along the shores of the lake until the water level drops," he said. RDCO.

"Boats also need to pay attention to speed and awakening to prevent property damage along the coastline. There is. "

Lake Okanagan is currently 342.608 meters, which is above the full pool level of 342.48 meters. Lake Shaswap is now at 348.864 meters and is heading towards a predicted peak of 349.1 meters.

In 2018, Lake Shaswap reached a dangerous height of 349.141 meters.

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Especially CSRD States that Lake Schwaps does not have a full pool level, because there are no dams, and the lake can be flooded at different heights due to different terrains.

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RDCO also urged waterfront real estate owners to take precautions.

"The owner is responsible for his property, the dock is fixed, and the anchor line is long enough to prevent snapping as the water continues to rise. We need to make sure that, "says Sandra Forak of Central Okanagan. Regional Emergency Program Coordinator.

"Strong winds are still predicted and I want the residents to prepare."

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