Advocating for Our Beautiful Surroundings

Together, we can make a difference

WHAT IS GLARA?
Responding to population growth, GLARA was created in 1993 as an opportunity for local voices to be represented regarding the community and ecological health of the Green lake area.  GLARA has grown to be recognized by local governments and the membership for enhancing advocacy and education.  GLARA is nonpartisan and partners with the government of the day on providing input to such important features as the function of Transfer Stations, monitoring lake health through the vital work of water sampling and testing, wild fire interface safety, through to assisting the processes for policies to formalize a long-term vision for sustaining what is important to the area through landuse planning. Residents are kept up to date on the GLARA files through two to three newsletters a year.  Suggestions and concerns are communicated directly to the GLARA executive or at the more localized level by getting to know the GLARA Director living in your part of the lake area.  All questions and suggestions are welcomed.  GLARA is your organization. Let us know what you want to see, or be involved in within your community of Watch Lake, Green Lake or 70 Mile House. Share your ideas or contribute your suggestions and get involved.
        The Lakes
Located on the unceded ancestral lands of the Secwepemc Nation, Watch, Green and Pressy Lakes provide the ultimate in year-round outdoor activities.  
Watch Lake has always been known as the fishing lake of the trio. Motor size is restricted and fishers can expect a quiet day on the water.  It has a surface area of 248 ha, a mean depth of 4.3 m and has a shoreline perimeter of 13.6 km. It is at an altitude of 1066 m.
Green Lake is the largest lake at 18.5 km in length, averaging 1.5 km in width, with a mean depth of 10.3 m.  It has a perimeter 89 km. and an altitude of 1069 m.
Pressy Lake is the smallest of the three populated lakes with a surface area of 44 ha and a mean depth of 7.2 m. with an altitude of 1022 m.

Lake Statistics

Ice off - ice on dates

Ice off - ice on dates

These are the recorded dates of the ice off and ice on over the past thirty years. Note: the ice- on dates record only the ice covering the lake surface and not the thickness. The thickness varies from location to location so always measure the thickness prior to venturing too far. A wind storm on April 10th broke up the lake quite quickly this year.

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Water depth records

Water depth records

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April 10 - Early breakup? (click here)

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Events

Membership, documentation & History

GLARA Membership

GLARA membership is open to all full and part-time residents of the area. Become a member and participate in the preservation of the beauties of our region. You will receive a regular newsletter and be informed of important events around the lakes. See the membership application and renewal form on the last page of this site.

Green Lake and Area Official Community Plan

The official, registered community plan for Green Lake and Area. (This link will take you to the document storage site on gmail)

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Newsletter Archives

This page will take you to the newsletter archives with every issue dating back to 1993. (Currently this link will take you to the gmail document storage site.)

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News Page
Welcome to the new GLARA website.  
On this page we will publish regular news of interest to residents and visitors and special event announcements.  Please feel free to submit annnouncements, articles and comments for publication.  If there is enough interest and input, we will add a photo page or sponsor another seasonal photo contest.

GREEN LAKE COMMUNITY CENTRE 'YOUR SHOT'
PHOTO ​GALLERY
Each month, send Warren Lowe ONE of your favourite pictures from the last calendar month taken around Green Lake and nearby areas.   Warren will post them in the Green Lake “Your Shot” Gallery on our webpage. Copy and paste this link into your browser: (greenlakecc.ca)
Copy and paste Warren's email address to submit photos:
(warren780@gmail.com)


Meet with your
friends and neighbours at this weekly event. 

Services

Emergency Contacts

In case of Ambulance, Police or Fire Emergency phone 911 * BC Hydro (Emergency & power outage status) - 1 (800) 224-9376 * Fortis (Emergency) - 1 (800) 663-9911 * Telus (Outages) - online contact - https://www.telus.com/en/bc/outages

Safe Travelling (DriveBC)

Before leaving home check the current road conditions. (click here)

Weather Report

Check the local weather while planning your activities for today or for the next week. (click here)

Services 2

Ministry of Highways

Your contact site for general information regarding provincial roads and highways. For current conditions contact Drive BC. For reporting local highway problems contact Dawson Road Maintenance. (click here)

Dawson Road Maintenance

For information about local road and highway services (click here)

Conservation Officers

To report dangerous wildlife or to obtain help for injured wildlife contact Conservation Officer Joe Kline at 877-952-7277. For general Conservation Department issues (click here).

Useful Information

Google Maps

Where is that place?

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Backcountry Trauma and Emergency First Aid

Be prepared to provide emergency first to an injured family member or neighbour until medical assistance arrives.

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First Aid for Pets

Any injury to your pet should be attended to by a Vet, but you can be prepared to provide appropriate care in an emergency situation.

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Useful information 2

Report a Wildfire

Check location of current wildfires here and report any new sightings. Land line 1-800-663-5555 Cellular *5555

Smoke Map (Canada)

Where is that smoke coming from and what will it be like in a few hours?

Poison control

Poison control emergency information and warnings.

Engage with Your Community
Join your neighbours who stay updated through our comunity issues platform, and through the local facebook sites.
See "Friends and Neighbours" pages.

Friends and Neighbours

South Green Lake Community Group

Facebook page

Green Lake Area daily news and views

Watch Lake & North Green Lake Neighbours

Facebook page

Watch Lake and North Green Lake daily neighbourhood news.

South Green Lake Volunteer Fire Department

Facebook page

Up to date department activities, news and seasonal information.

Watch Lake - North Green Lake Volunteer Fire Department

Facebook Page

Fire department news and topical information.

More Friends and Neighbours

70 Mile House - The Little community with a Big Heart

Facebook page

70 Mile House news, views and more.

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70 Mile House Volunteer Fire Department

Facebook page.

Fire department news and current information.

Lone Butte Life (Community group)

Facebook page.

News and views for residents of the Lone Bute area..

Lone Butte Volunteer Fire Department (CRD)

Facebook site

Fire Department news and activities.

Friends of the Environment

Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC

Monthly Newsletter

Keep up to date with the regular fishing news from your favourite lakes in the province.

Invasive Species Council of BC

Web site and news.

Learn how to identify and control the invasive species threats to our lakes forests and grasslands.

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BC Lake Stewardship Society

Web Site

Follow and join the with society in their work to maintain the integrity of the province's lakes.

Fire Safety

BC Wildfire

Check out the wildfire status both locally and throughout the province.

All of our wildfire concerns are covered here.

Fire Bans and Restrictions

Web site and news.

Check the current fire restrictions before burning brush or grass and check to see if campfires are allowed. Before proceeding with open burning check the daily venting index at 1-888-281-2992 (check online at https://www.env.gov.bc.ca/epd/epdpa/venting/)

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BC FireSmart

Web Site

Let's all do our part to protect our properties and the area from the threat of wildfire. Follow the guidelines here.

FIRE SAFETY 2

70 Mile House VFD

This is the Official site of the 70 Mile House VFD. Site design in progress

South Green Lake VFD

Official VFD site with news of new equipment, training and firefighter activities.

Watch Lake - North Green Lake VFD

Up-to-date news of firefighter activities complete with topical video section.

Emergency evacuation

Emergency Preparation

Prepare a Jump-kit. Be sure everyone in your household is aware a safe escape routes from your property and from the area.

Evacuation

Understand the importance of evacuation alerts and orders.

Help when Evacuated

When under an evacuation order there are several sources of assistance. Click here for the link to 100 Mile house ESS.

Local Government

Cariboo Regional District

Phone 1-800-665-1636

Area L Representative: Eric de Vries Phone: 250-706-2758

Thompson-Nicola Regional District

Phone: 1.877-377-8673

Area E Representative: Jim Smith Phone: 250-456-7680

BC Legislature

Web Site

Member of the Legislature for Cariboo-Chilcotin: Lorne Doerkson Phone: 250-305-3800

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Winter Activity

Green Lake Community Centre

Check this page often for club news and events.

Avalanche Canada

Before you travel to mountainous areas of BC or Alberta for your winter sledding adventure check the current avalanche danger level at this site.

Ice and Snow Conditions

Winter ice and Snow Conditions on Watch and Green Lakes will be posted here on a regular basis. Note: there can be no guarantee of the safety of the ice since the thickness and quality varies from location to location.

Government  Regulations

BC off-road vehicle regulations.

With the ever increasing popularity of off-road vehicles it is important to stay informed of the regulations governing their use.

     
BC off-road vehicle regulation
Regulations

BC Boating Regulations

When you are getting ready to launch your boat for the first time this season, be sure to have you BC Boating License with you at all times. Also make sure the boat is equipped with all of the required safety gear. The RCMP make spot-checks on the lake every summer.

     
BC Boating Regulations
Fishing

BC Fishing Regulations

Fishing has never been better on Green Lake. Be aware of the regulations for our area. Green Lake is in Region 5 of the specific section of the Regulations.

     
BC Fishing Regulations
 
 

Off Road Vehicle Access, Camping & Tours

Trail Network

The Green Lake area has close to 150km of trails for public use. These trails are maintained by snowmobile club volunteers and it expected that all off-road enthusiasts will help to avoid damage, misuse and littering.

Summer use

The snowmobile trails are open for use by all off road vehicles until the snow reaches a depth of 8cm. At this depth the trails are groomed for snowmobile use only. Pipeline officials recently announced, "it was illegal to quad on the pipeline right-of-way and they were going to start charging trespassers." Similarly, Conservation Officers along with Forestry Patrols are enforcing the regulations regarding having liability insurance when riding ATVs on Crown Land.

Camping

Green Lake Park is made up of 4 campgrounds: Arrowhead, Blue Spring, Emerald Bay and, Sunset View. The other 6 areas: Black Bear, Boyd Bay, Buckside Hill, Green Lake Islands, Little Arrowhead and Nolan creek are designated as Class “A” parks, dedicated to the preservation of their natural environments for the inspiration, use and enjoyment of the public. Other than Little Arrowhead these areas are unmaintained, and users are requested to avoid damage and littering.

Cariboo/Chilcotin Touring

Explore the history of the Cariboo/Chilcotin with scenic day-trips from your home base here in the GLARA area.

Video Gallery

Green Lake Visitors

A couple from Vernon have recorded the highlights of their holiday at Green Lake. (click here)

Watch Lake Fishing

Never a bad day fishing at Watch Lake. (click here)

Aerial Views

A quick flyover of Green Lake. (click here)

Seierra Club Webinar

Turning Down the Heat - Solutions in a new era of wildfires.

Photo Gallery

Contacts

  • Mail to: 99 Green Lake South Road, 70 Mile House, BC, V0K 2K2

Roy Allan Moderator for GLARA website Marie Kuyek GLARA Membership/Treasurer

Membership Application/Renewal

  • Mail to: 99 Green Lake South Road, 70 Mile House, BC, V0K 2K2

If you wish to have your email used only for small notifications of happenings around the lake, not to be used for newsletters, please put an "X" here - [ ] $30 per year or $40 for 3 years GLARA can now receive e-transfers. Email to greenwatchlake@gmail.com Make cheques payable to G.L.A.R.A.

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