Local Research on Climate Change

How Climate Change will eventually affect our region is already a topic of interest and concern among professionals. This report by scientists at our very own Pacific Agri-Food Research Station investigates how the climate changes expected over the next seventy five years will affect agriculture and water availability in our Okanagan Valley. There are also interesting figures relating to the water allotments and consumptions from Vernon to Osoyoos. I found the conclusions drawn on pages 27 and 30 to be of particular concern. The authors project that, "For most irrigation purveyors, licensed allocation may be insufficient to accomodate climate change impacts through to the 2080's." This report is a must read.