Last ditch attempt to stop logging in local watershed
North Okanagan politicians are demanding the provincial government take immediate action to stop Tolko Industries from logging a timber block just 500 metres from the Duteau Creek water intake above the Headgates Dam.
Duteau Creek Watershed is a critical supply for nearly 60 per cent of Greater Vernon water.
Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) staff and consultants have presented evidence against the logging operation in the block identified as LV1243 since it was first proposed five years ago, by the Vernon based forest company.
Since 2016 there have been numerous site visits to the site by RDNO staff, Tolko personnel, consultants and provincial government staff.