North Okanagan Naturalist Club working with RDNO on Cools Pond as drought dries it up

As Vernon pond dries up, North Okanagan Naturalist Club pursues assessments

Cools Pond in Vernon is almost completely dried up. A scant amount of water is all that’s left in the middle of the pond as of Thursday, Aug. 20, amid a persistent drought that has parched the region to a historic degree. The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) is aware of the extremely low water levels at the pond on Rimer Road in the BX. “We certainly recognize and share the public’s concern regarding the impacts of current drought cond…

As Cools Pond dries up, North Okanagan Naturalist Club pursues assessments

Cools Pond in Vernon is almost completely dried up. A scant amount of water is all that’s left in the middle of the pond as of Thursday, Aug. 20, amid a persistent drought that has parched the region to a historic degree. The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) is aware of the extremely low water levels at the pond on Rimer Road in the BX. “We certainly recognize and share the public’s concern regarding the impacts of current drought cond…

North Okanagan Naturalist Club working with RDNO on Cools Pond as drought dries it up

The Regional District of North Okanagan is aware Cools Pond is drying up and is working with a local group to see what can be done. Last week, Lee Waters said in a post on the Vernon Rant and Rave (uncensored) Facebook page that the pond on 'Rimer Road is extremely low at the moment.' Pictures showe...