The survey has now closed and the captured data can be viewed in the Community Engagement Final Report.

In 2024, the City of Kamloops sought feedback from residents of Barnhartvale, Campbell Creek, and Dallas as part of the East Kamloops Watershed Project initiative to gather valuable insights from residents to help shape the area's environmental and water management strategies.

The East Kamloops Watershed survey coincided with the development of the East Kamloops Watershed Master Plan, the latest in drainage master plans being developed by the City of Kamloops. There are 13 drainage basins within our city’s boundaries, and the City has master plans for five of them. This study completed the watershed plans for three more drainage basins, aligning with the City's commitments under the Integrated Stormwater Management Plan.

In previous community engagement surveys, the City found that information from area residents was helpful in the planning process to identify and confirm known areas of concern. These areas were then flagged appropriately and, if necessary, added to the City's Capital Plan for drainage improvement.

The drainage system in Barnhartvale, Dallas, and Campbell Creek has a mix of drainage solutions, including piped systems, gullies, ditches, and on-site infiltration. This system can be imperfect, and it was important for the City to understand where the locations of concern are, inventory them, and document them in the plan. Information provided through the survey was incorporated into considerations for next steps for the East Kamloops watershed and stormwater management.

Residents were invited to complete a survey that included the option to enter to win a rain barrel.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

The results of the East Kamloops Watershed Master Plan assisted City staff with long-range planning. The study identified risks within the drainage system and proposed solutions. The sum of this information helped City staff prioritize potential projects and plan for them within the funding constraints of the existing drainage Capital Plan. Projects have been prioritized to mitigate risks such as loss of property, personal harm, or damage to the environment.