Chilcotin River Landslide Surge Stabilizes, Flood Warnings Persist
Water levels normalize in Fraser River, but risks remain for Chilcotin River banks and salmon runs.
Overview
- The landslide on July 30 created a debris dam, causing water to pool and form a lake behind it.
- Water breached the dam on August 5, sending a surge down the Chilcotin and Fraser rivers.
- Fraser River levels have returned to normal, but Chilcotin River banks remain unstable and dangerous.
- Evacuation orders are still in place for areas near the Chilcotin and Fraser rivers' confluence.
- Concerns persist about the impact on endangered Taseko sockeye salmon and potential further landslides.