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WELCOME to the Wasa Lake Land Improvement District
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The Wasa Lake Land Improvement District is a local government organization dedicated to maintaining water quality and quantity of Wasa Lake. Wasa Lake is located in the south eastern corner of British Columbia.
NON-RESIDENT LIAISON
Please contact Murray Lytle at wasa.liaison@gmail.com to discuss non-resident concerns. STAY INFORMED
If you wish to receive news regarding Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) meetings and events, email lduczek@rdek.bc.ca and ask to be added to the Wasa email list. Aside from general information like news releases, monthly Board Meeting Highlights, updates on planning projects, program changes etc., you will receive emergency notifications and updates (such as flood and weather events, highway closures, and wildfires) and warnings about possible smoke from scheduled burns. For the latest COVID 19 recommendations and news from the Government of British Columbia go here FIRE BAN JUNE 30 to OCTOBER 15 2021 PROVINCE-WIDE As of June 30, 2021 all campfires, category 2 and category 3 fires are banned throughout the entire province of BC. Also banned are: fireworks, burning barrels, tiki torches, chimineas and outdoor stoves without CSA or ULC rating. For complete details go to https://news.gov.bc.ca/stories/current-campfire-bans-and-updates |
NEXT REGULAR BOARD MEETING TBA
All public meetings follow general Ministry Guidelines and recommended procedures for COVID. If the meeting is held by ZOOM, contact us for log-in information. The public is welcome to attend all regular board meetings but if you wish to address the board, please consult the Meeting Procedures Bylaw for the proper protocol. If you plan to attend, please check here on the date of the meeting to confirm the schedule and download the agenda. Email the secretary at admin@wasalake.ca for further information. TAX NOTICES are generally sent in early June and are due July 15. You may pay by mail to Box 133 Wasa BC V0B 2K0 or online through Interac eTransfer. To avoid internet fraud and to ensure your tax account is credited correctly, use the 4 digit number of your 2021 invoice as the security answer. If your bank requires more than 4 digits, add 2 zeros to the beginning of your invoice number.
HOW TO COMPLETE AN INTERAC ETRANSFER If you are unable to pay your tax because you are experiencing financial hardship related to the COVID crisis, or for any other reason, please contact us to discuss your situation and arrange a solution. SPRING WATER WATCH
Trustee Nowell Berg, who diligently monitored and reported daily water levels in the river and lake, stated that on June 29 Wasa Lake reached its peak and stabilized at 768.84 masl. If you would like to compare 2021 to previous years, here are some some stats Water Levels 2013-2020 WATER QUALITY Results from CARO Laboratories of Wasa Lake and Cameron Pond water testing. Summary of Results COLUMBIA BASIN WATER HUB A central place for open water data, scientific research, and collaboration in the Columbia Basin https://waterhub.livinglakescanada.ca/ IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT OFFICE CLOSED FOR SUMMER Our office will be closed for summer break July 15 to September 1. Email at admin@wasalake.ca will be checked periodically and all etransfers for tax payments will be accepted as usual. Other emails will be prioritized and forwarded to the trustees if required. |
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Photos by Youngs' Photography, Nowell Berg, and Kathy McCauley. We would love to have your Wasa Lake photos on our website too!