Question: The Shuswap was seriously impacted by flooding last spring. In 2004, the provincial government shifted the responsibility for flood hazard protection and management to local governments.
In light of what happened here, should the responsibility for flood protection be returned to the province?
Chris George responds...
Flooding in the Shuswap is a fact of life that will only get worse as climate change adds to the frequency and severity of these events.
The province has a responsibility to look after forests, public roads and ultimately the responsibility for streams and the flooding that comes with the terrain we have in our riding.