Osoyoos Lake Ice Jam

The Issue: Ice jams can occur at the outlet of Osoyoos Lake on the border of Canada and the United States, resulting in a decrease or complete interruption in streamflow on the Okanogan River. Interruptions in streamflow can hinder the passage of anadromous fish and impact downstream water rights and water supply. How the USGS helped: USGS scientists at the Washington Water Science Center examined...