The historical low level of Osoyoos Lake won’t see the normal April 1 boost after the announcement today by the International Joint Commission (IJC), which granted a temporary operational variance allowing for lower levels than seasonal norms would enable.
In response to drought conditions on both sides of the border the International Joint Commission (IJC), responsible for overseeing issues related to Osoyoos Lake, has approved a request for a temporary variance to how Osoyoos Lake levels are managed this summer.
To mitigate the impacts of persisting drought conditions, lake operators will likely hold the Osoyoos Lake level close to the Condition 8 maximum allowable level of 278.13 metres (912.5 feet) for as long as possible, the International Osoyoos Lake Board of Control said today.
Water levels in Osoyoos Lake and further upstream at Okanagan Lake are being kept at higher than normal levels for this time of the year due to low snowpack levels which may contribute to drought conditions this summer.
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