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Boat launches closing; boaters asked to stay off Wasa
Water levels rose several inches on Wasa Lake since yesterday (June 25) and with the Canada Day long weekend looming, the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is seeking the public’s cooperation in keeping boats off the lake.
“The water is literally lapping at the door of some homes and cabins. In other areas, residents have spent hours and hours sandbagging to protect their homes and our concern is that the wake and rough waters caused by boats could not only increase water in the affected homes, but knock down the sandbags that have been so carefully placed,” explained RDEK Information Officer Loree Duczek. “BC Parks has closed the boat launches at the lake and we are urging property owners and visitors to leave their boats parked this weekend.”
Two Wildfire Management Branch Unit Crews are on site again today, and a second automatic sandbagger arrived late last night.
Water levels could continue to rise for four to seven days. Anyone in the Wasa area wishing to receive email updates can email [email protected] and request to be added to the Wasa Mail Group.
Images courtesy Krista Nebloch