Watershed Stories

Issued Feb 20, 2025: The BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship has issued a FLOOD WATCH for the Nicola River,

The City of Merritt has entered LEVEL FIVE (5) Watering Restrictions. Much of the province is in severe drought conditions. The

As said in the Syilx Water Declaration, “When the land and the waters are healthy, the people will be healthy.

 The Nicola River Watershed is already experiencing serious water shortages and low flows during summer months.Indigenous rights and cultural values

Quick Facts and Next Steps for the NWGP Water Management Table In 2020-2021, the Nicola Watershed Governance Partnership (NWGP) worked