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Friday, May 16, 2014 Lakeshore News A3
Watershed survey results released
The Shuswap Watershed Council–a collaborative organization focussed on monitoring and managing water quality in the Shuswap–has recently released the results of an online survey they conducted on the proposed Shuswap Watershed Water Quality Program. Through the months of February and March, the public was invited to read the program outline and complete a survey online at www. shuswapwater.com. The survey is part of the program’s public engagement. “I think the results of this survey show that there is a high level of public support for the proposed programs for 2014 for the Shuswap Watershed Council,” says Paul Demenok, Chair for the Shuswap Watershed Council. “I’m encouraged by these results as they provide a clear indication that we are headed in the right direction by focussing our efforst on water quality within the entire Shuswap watershed.” “The survey received 226 responses. 76% of survey respondents indicated that they believe that water quality and safe recreation are important and they merit having a program that focuses on them. Additionally, the majority of respon-
dents indicated their support for the objectives that are identified in the program outline. Three out of four objectives received strong public support, up to 80%; the fourth objective received divided support,” says Erin Vieira, program manager. “The majority of the responses came from full-time Shuswap residents; some responses were from part-time Shuswap residents or people from the Okanagan or Alberta.” The online survey was the first round of public engagement for the proposed program. A second round of engagement will take place in July when the Shuswap Watershed Council hosts a series of community meetings around the Shuswap. The purpose of those meetings will be to present more details of the proposed water quality program and receive further feedback. A meeting schedule will be advertised in June. A detailed report, “Summary of Results: Public Engagement Phase I” is available online at www.shuswapwater.com. Survey respondents were invited to enter a draw to win a $150 gift certificate to a Shuswap-based business of their choice. The lucky winner of the draw was Tom Wrinch of Eagle Bay.
Golf course vandalism update
The Salmon Arm Golf Club was the target of vandals at the end of April 2014. The culprits marked a number of the club’s greens with some sort of aggressive pesticide spray like Roundup. While the markings are unsightly, they fortunately do not affect the playability of the putting surfaces. The evidence of this senseless attack will diminish over the next several weeks. It is believed, in the days preceding the opening of the Champions Course on April 30, 2014, that the culprits made their way onto the golf course. Based on evidence gathered at the scene, the vandalism took place sometime between 7:00 p.m. the evening of Monday, April 28th and 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 29th. This was not a random incident and it appears the vandals may have known the golf course layout extremely well in order to get around undetected. The vandals accessed the golf course through a vacant lot off
40th Ave and 54th St. SE in the industrial Park. The lot is adjacent to Adam Integrated and below the 18th tee area of the golf course. Vehicle tire tracks and foot print samples were gathered from the scene. The Board of Directors and the membership of the Salmon Arm Golf Club are making a public appeal for any information that will lead to the apprehension of the vandals. A reward of $5,000 has been raised by the membership for any information that leads to the resolution of this matter. The Salmon Arm Golf Club is a prized community asset, an integral draw for tourism to the area as well as a much used facility by the Salmon Arm community. An event such as this affects the entire community, not just golfers. Please contact the local RCMP detachment at 250-832-6044 or Doug Herron of the Salmon Arm Golf Club at 250-832-3667(x203).
Slide debris poses boating hazard
The massive debris slide that brought huge trees and debris down Cooke Creek the morning of May 2 has made its way through the Shuswap River water course and has deposited debris into Mara Lake. The deposit of tree limbs and slide debris into Mara Lake poses a potential hazard for boaters and lake users. The Shuswap Emergency Program would like to stress to all lake users and boaters to be aware of the increase of debris hazards. Logs that are floating in the water have a low profile and are very hard to see with a slight bit of chop. Boaters are urged to slow down and be aware of their surroundings especially during
inclement weather. SEP also reports in another water related issue that the Salmon Arm RCMP continue to action enforcement of the evacuation zone related to the McIntyre Creek debris flow which abuts Shuswap Lake. The RCMP has placed a log boom in the waters at a distance of 50 feet from the evacuation area to ensure the safety of the public by restricting access to a dangerous area. Boaters are advised to keep clear of this area and if travelling at night watch for the flashing warning lights indicating the location of the log boom. For more information regarding flooding and emergency preparedness, please visit www.csrd.bc.ca.
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