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Volume 17, Issue 36
Sunshine Coast, British Columbia • www.thelocalweekly.ca • Thursday, September 5, 2019 Fun At The Library
Summer Rain
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Logging In A Watershed Page 2
Pot Shop Meeting Page 3
Liberal Candidate Page 5
Back To School Page 6
What’s Happening Pages 8-9
Summer Music Page 13
Heiress Scam Page 15
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You can see the effect of summer rain in this view of the outflow channel of Chapman Lake on Aug. 27, the day the SCRD announced a relaxation of water restrictions. Compare that with the same view a year ago (inset), when the SCRD invoked Stage 4 – severe –water restrictions, which essentially banned all outdoor use of tap water. The difference is summer rain: in 2018 there was very little, while this year there have been periodic showers through the summer – which not only help restore the level in the lake but also reduce demand for watering. The SCRD is researching additional storage options, and new sources of supply. But this year, it believes there will be enough Chapman Lake water to last until the rainy season if users adhere to Stage 2 water conservation regulations. Stage 2 allows for a more liberal watering of trees and plants, and allows you to wash your car; however watering lawns is still prohibited. SCRD PHOTOS
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