{"id":66447,"date":"2024-12-05T13:30:59","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T21:30:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/?post_type=engagement&#038;p=66447"},"modified":"2025-01-30T11:27:57","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T19:27:57","slug":"ross-lake-water-level","status":"publish","type":"engagement","link":"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement\/ross-lake-water-level\/","title":{"rendered":"Ross Lake Water Level"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group engage-banner has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fbda80\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"top\">Engagement was open May 24 to July 28, 2023<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-66457\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2023\/05\/Ross-Lake-log-scaled.jpg\" style=\"object-position:53% 49%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"53% 49%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2023\/05\/Ross-Lake-log-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2023\/05\/Ross-Lake-log-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2023\/05\/Ross-Lake-log-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2023\/05\/Ross-Lake-log-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2023\/05\/Ross-Lake-log-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2023\/05\/Ross-Lake-log-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2023\/05\/Ross-Lake-log-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-engagement-container\"><div class=\"engagement-page\"><div class=\"engagement-content-wrapper\"><h1 class=\"engagement-title-banner \" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/themes\/bcgov-engagement\/dist\/images\/blue-curve-bg.svg)\">Ross Lake Water Level<\/h1>\n<div class=\"wp-block-engagement-content\"><bcgov-breadcrumb>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\">Home<\/a>\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement\/\">Engagement Opportunities<\/a> \n                  <span>\n        Ross Lake Water Level\n  <\/span>\n  <div style=\"display: flex\" slot=\"breadcrumb-extra\">\n      <\/div>\n  <\/bcgov-breadcrumb>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>On this page:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#summary\" title=\"\">Engagement summary and background<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#results\" title=\"\">Results<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-govtogether-engagement-header\"><div class=\"text-column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who: <\/strong>BC Parks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What: <\/strong>Public feedback on the impacts of changes to the water level in Ross Lake Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> Ross Lake Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why:<\/strong> To determine if or how water level changes have impacted recreation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How: <\/strong>Online<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-engagement_category wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\"><strong>Category: <\/strong><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement_category\/bc-parks-recreation-and-tourism\/\" rel=\"tag\">BC Parks<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"image-column\"><span role=\"img\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"engagement-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2023\/05\/Ross-Lake-Water-Level-water-line-scaled.jpg);background-position:46% 92%\"><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"summary\">Engagement summary and background<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>BC Parks wants your feedback on recent changes to the water level in Ross Lake Provincial Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A dam was built on the north end of Ross Lake in the early 1900s. After a wet summer and fall in 2020, the outlet plugged and the lake flooded, posing a threat to the Bulkley River downstream. BC Parks consulted with Gitxsan, Hazelton, and regulatory authorities. Following consultation, environmental and engineering studies determined how to safely remediate the dam without harming the fish, birds, and amphibians that call the park home. In fall 2022, a construction crew removed the earthen dam and the lake is now approximately 30cm to 45cm (12\u201d to 18\u201d) lower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ross Lake remains open to the public. In addition to more exposed beach in the day use area, the fishing pier and boat launch have become steeper than before. BC Parks is continuing amphibian monitoring studies to assess the impacts of the new lake level on wildlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/helpshapebc.gov.bc.ca\/ross-lake\" title=\"\">BC Parks webpage<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"results\">Results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>24 survey responses were collected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was clearly heard that Ross Lake Provincial Park is an important recreational area for the surrounding communities. Families and individuals alike enjoy the beautiful setting and the access to nature that Ross Lake provides. In particular, it is an ideal place for people to gather and kids to play\/learn how to swim. There are a variety of activities that people enjoy at the lake, from hiking, paddling and swimming, to picnicking and spending time with family and friends. Several improvements are needed at Ross Lake, particularly with regards to the beach and day-use area. Every respondent was interested in seeing some new facilities at Ross Lake. The top five facilities of interest included: a picnic shelter for gatherings, a bigger beach, more pit toilets, additional trails, and information about Gitxsan culture and territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parks visitors have some concern over the current water levels. People noted they need to go further to find deeper water for swimming\/paddling, and the beach is less inviting due to more exposed weeds, mucky ground, and goose scat. The water levels have not appeared to impact fishing or wildlife greatly; however an ongoing amphibian monitoring program is underway to determine habitat impacts.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"410\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2024\/12\/Ross-Lake-WWHR-Infographic-410x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2024\/12\/Ross-Lake-WWHR-Infographic-410x1024.png 410w, https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2024\/12\/Ross-Lake-WWHR-Infographic-120x300.png 120w, https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2024\/12\/Ross-Lake-WWHR-Infographic-768x1920.png 768w, https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2024\/12\/Ross-Lake-WWHR-Infographic.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 410px) 100vw, 410px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">What We Heard infographic<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related engagements<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"related-engagements\">\n                                    <div class=\"govtogether-engagement-card\" aria-label=\"Engagement title: Mount Seymour Provincial Park Recreation Facility Plan. Categories: BC Parks. Status: Closed with results.\">\n            <div class=\"card-header\">\n\n                <div class=\"engagement-status status-closed with results\">\n                                            Closed with results                                     <\/div>\n\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement\/mount-seymour-provincial-park-recreation-facility-plan\/\" class=\"engagement-title\">\n                        Mount Seymour Provincial Park Recreation Facility Plan                <\/a>\n\n                <div class=\"engagement-categories\">\n                                                                        <span class=\"category-pill\">BC Parks<\/span>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement\/mount-seymour-provincial-park-recreation-facility-plan\/\" class=\"card-image-container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"engagement-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2023\/03\/MtSeymour-Rec-Plan4.jpg\" \/>\n            <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"govtogether-engagement-card\" aria-label=\"Engagement title: Golden Ears Provincial Park Recreation Facility Plan. Categories: BC Parks. Status: Closed with results.\">\n            <div class=\"card-header\">\n\n                <div class=\"engagement-status status-closed with results\">\n                                            Closed with results                                     <\/div>\n\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement\/golden-ears-recreation-facility-plan\/\" class=\"engagement-title\">\n                        Golden Ears Provincial Park Recreation Facility Plan                <\/a>\n\n                <div class=\"engagement-categories\">\n                                                                        <span class=\"category-pill\">BC Parks<\/span>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement\/golden-ears-recreation-facility-plan\/\" class=\"card-image-container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"engagement-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2023\/05\/Golden-Ears-BC-Parks-banner.png\" \/>\n            <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"govtogether-engagement-card\" aria-label=\"Engagement title: Cultus Lake Provincial Park Recreation Facility Plan. Categories: BC Parks. Status: Closed with results.\">\n            <div class=\"card-header\">\n\n                <div class=\"engagement-status status-closed with results\">\n                                            Closed with results                                     <\/div>\n\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement\/cultus-lake-recreation-facility-plan\/\" class=\"engagement-title\">\n                        Cultus Lake Provincial Park Recreation Facility Plan                <\/a>\n\n                <div class=\"engagement-categories\">\n                                                                        <span class=\"category-pill\">BC Parks<\/span>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement\/cultus-lake-recreation-facility-plan\/\" class=\"card-image-container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"engagement-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2023\/05\/Cultus-Lake1.jpg\" \/>\n            <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"govtogether-engagement-card\" aria-label=\"Engagement title: Atlin\/\u00c1a Tlein T\u00e9ix&#039;i Park and Willison Creek \u2013 Nelson Lake\/ S\u00edt\u2019 H\u00e9eni Conservancy. Categories: BC Parks, Wildlife and Habitat Protection. Status: Closed.\">\n            <div class=\"card-header\">\n\n                <div class=\"engagement-status status-closed\">\n                                            Closed                                     <\/div>\n\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement\/atlin-engagement\/\" class=\"engagement-title\">\n                        Atlin\/\u00c1a Tlein T\u00e9ix&#039;i Park and Willison Creek \u2013 Nelson Lake\/ S\u00edt\u2019 H\u00e9eni Conservancy                <\/a>\n\n                <div class=\"engagement-categories\">\n                                                                        <span class=\"category-pill\">BC Parks<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"category-pill\">Wildlife and Habitat Protection<\/span>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement\/atlin-engagement\/\" class=\"card-image-container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"engagement-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2025\/02\/Atlin-Conservancy-banner.png\" \/>\n            <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"govtogether-engagement-card\" aria-label=\"Engagement title: Tahsish-Kwois Park and Tahsish River Ecological Reserve. Categories: BC Parks, Wildlife and Habitat Protection. 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