The City of Vernon is reminding property owners to take care of the shoreline and who is responsible for protecting private property.
Shore areas connect the water with the land. These lands border streams, lakes and wetlands. The WSA and the RAPR are regulated by the state government and not by the municipalities. The waterways are crown land and not owned by the city. Therefore, the City cannot permit work in or around a watercourse.
Each year the city receives inquiries from residents about who owns the creek canals and who is responsible for maintaining or stabilizing the banks on properties adjacent to the creeks or creeks.
Private property owners are responsible for protecting their property from flooding and flood-related hazards.
"If property owners or the general public have a request related to tree or vegetation care, bank stabilization, or debris removal in or around a creek, the city will refer the requests to the appropriate agency for approval," the city said into a statement. .
Private owners may need to hire a qualified professional and obtain provincial permits to address their concerns. The same conditions apply to the city.
When residents perform yard maintenance on their property, they are reminded to properly dispose of branches and cuttings and not to place such material in river channels where it could pose a hazard.
As the weather continues to warm and preparations for the spring flood season continue, the city is encouraging all property owners bordering creeks and streams to assess whether they are prepared for rising waters and what steps they should be taking to mitigate risks and protect your environment protection. Property.
Sand and sandbags are available to the public in the City of Vernon Operations Building (1900-48th Avenue). The sand pile and sandbags are located outside the east entrance of the mining yard on Pleasant Valley Road. Residents are reminded to bring their own shovel to fill the sandbags.
PreparedBC provides information to help you prepare and protect yourself, your family and your property from possible flooding. It also provides information about any flood protection that may be required in consultation with your household contents insurance.
If you are near a stream or waterway, use caution and stay away from stream banks, especially with children or animals. For more information from the BC River Forecast Center on cool spring and snow conditions, visit the province's website .
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