District of Coldstream

government

Last mentioned: Mar 11, 2026

Timeline

  1. Field Operations

    Scheduled start for initial fuel thinning and fire break enhancements in key zones.

  2. Coalition Formation

    Leaders officially join forces to launch the unified watershed protection initiative.

  3. Resiliency Planning

    RDNO begins updating Community Wildfire Resiliency Plans with a focus on water zones.

  4. White Rock Lake Fire

    Major wildfire threatens the North Okanagan, highlighting watershed vulnerabilities.

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North Okanagan Coalition Launches Strategic Watershed Wildfire Defense

Local government and Indigenous leaders in the North Okanagan have established a unified partnership to implement aggressive wildfire mitigation strategies within critical watershed zones. The initiative aims to safeguard the primary water supply for over 70,000 residents against the increasing frequency of climate-driven mega-fires.

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