Drought levels increase on Vancouver Island
(WorldNews Environment)

VICTORIA - Continued warm and dry conditions have prompted the Province to elevate the East Vancouver Island drought rating to Level 4. As a result, a maximum reduction of water use is recommended and regulatory action may become necessary. West Vancouver Island remains at Level 3 and will be re-evaluated as conditions deteriorate. A map of the affected areas is available online: http://ow.ly/BY7z30lpdi0 The Province is urging all surface water and groundwater users, including residents, industry, farmers and municipalities, to voluntarily reduce water consumption. If voluntary reductions of water use are not sufficient to maintain flows above critical...