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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 |
NEXT REGULAR BOARD MEETING September 22, 2021 at 7 PM
Wasa Community Hall AGENDA TBA 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. Zoom meetings are also open to the public; email us for the login link or for any further information required admin@wasalake.ca ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) SEPTEMBER 30 7 PM Wasa Community Hall The purpose of the AGM is to provide an opportunity for the board to present the audited financial statements and report on the activities of the past year, and for land-owners to discuss activities and ask questions. There will be an election of trustees to available positions if warranted (ie. if more nominations are received than there are positions available). Written nominations for trustee positions and notice of acceptance must be received by midnight September 16 (2 weeks before the AGM). To be eligible to vote, run for trustee, or nominate someone for a trustee position, you must meet the following criteria determined by the Province of BC: 1. Canadian citizen at least 18 years of age 2. Property-owner within the WLLID boundary (your name must be on title) 3. BC resident for past 6 months AGENDA TBA FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2020 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/ |
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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!