B.C. politicians, First Nations debate controversial idea of turning Sumas Prairie back into a lake

Instead of rebuilding dykes to manage water flows and prevent future floods, scientists at UBC are suggesting an alternative: let Sumas Lake return to its natural state.

B.C. politicians, First Nations debate controversial idea of turning Sumas Prairie back into a lake
A mailbox lies surrounded by brown floodwaters, with mountains visible in the distance.

Instead of rebuilding dykes to manage water flows and prevent future floods, scientists at UBC are suggesting an alternative: let Sumas Lake return to its natural state.