Several regions have been under prolonged drought conditions stretching back to the fall of 2022.
This story is the first of a multi-part series running throughout June exploring the wide-ranging impacts of persistent drought conditions seen across the province since 2022.
As the Okanagan recorded its driest moisture levels on record in August 2023, the province issued a fish protection order on the Salmon River, which required forage crop farmers in the Salmon River Valley to turn off their taps completely. “There's nothing like walking on to a farmer's yard when you're a Water Stewardship person or a Ministry of Ag person. One on one is better than emails or a seminar. ...I give them credit there, so we'll see what the rest of '24 brings. Ask me again in August, September and I'll tell you what happens.”
Too early to tell This past winter saw less-than-normal snowfall on B.C. mountains, resulting in a low snowpack. This has stoked fears of another rough drought year, but cooler temperatures and moderate rainfall this May has helped conditions somewhat. Parts of B.C's northeast regions are already classified as a Level 5 drought, having started the spring season at a water deficit due to the low snowpack.
While some B.C. farmers may be struggling to adapt to drier conditions, drought conditions are the least of the problems for fruit growers in B.C. After an extreme cold snap this past January, some fruit tree farmers and wine growers are facing complete crop loss this summer.
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