RESERVOIR DRAWDOWN SECTION 17
Background
17.1 The Reservoir Drawdown area comprises the portion of the Arrow Reservoir lying between maximum and minimum reservoir level. Much of this land is unused with the exception of recreation activities occurring when the reservoir is not at full pool. Community concern has arisen with respect to dust storms generated on extensive exposed areas when water levels in the reservoir are low. Limited filling has taken place to reclaim some of the inundated land.
Objectives
17.2 It is Council's objective to restrict development of the Reservoir Drawdown area to uses which are not subject to flood damage, and to work with BC Hydro in properly managing the area.
Policies
17.3 It is Council's policy to designate the Reservoir Drawdown area as shown on Schedule C - Land Use Map.
17.4 It is Council's policy to encourage recreational pursuits which are conducted safely and without impairing dust control activities in the Reservoir Drawdown area.
17.5 It is Council's policy to encourage BC Hydro to continue its dust control program in the Reservoir Drawdown area.
17.6 It is Council's policy to work with BC Hydro and BC Environment in considering portions of the Reservoir Drawdown which may be reclaimed for other land uses through filling.
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