No escaping a year of government regulation
B.C. premier Gordon Campbell became such a strong symbol for the frustration over implementation of the harmonized sales tax that he was forced to tender his resignation as premier .
Month: December 2010
Osoyoos mayor sees progress on milfoil
The milfoil washing up on Osoyoos beach is a good thing, according to the town’s mayor and Okanagan Basin Water Board chair Stu Wells.
Local Leaders say plan to put phase 2 sewer pipe under high-water mark won’t hurt lake
The Town of Osoyoos is now accepting tenders for Phase 2 of the Northwest Sector Sewer Project that will service 16 existing homes along 148th Street towards Roberts Point.
PUSH IS ON TO CONTROL MILFOIL ON OSOYOOS LAKE
The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is putting in extra hours this winter, trying to get ahead of the outbreak of Eurasian Watermilfoil on Osoyoos … Read more
Winter weed control
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Mission underway to control invasive plant
The Okanagan Basin Water Board will be working this winter to control the outbreak of Eurasian Watermilfoil at Osoyoos Lake.
Water board tackling milfoil outbreak
The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is putting in extra hours this winter, trying to get ahead of the outbreak of Eurasian Watermilfoil on Osoyoos Lake.
Okanagan groundwater monitoring project to launch next spring
An innovative groundwater monitoring project involving all levels of government and the
Okanagan Basin Water Board should result in creation of the first six monitoring wells by
spring next year.
Grants available for Okanagan water conservation projects
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Applications sought for water grants
A total of $300,000 is available as the Okanagan Basin Water Board seeks applications for its
2011 water conservation and quality improvement grant program.
WATER BOARD FISHING FOR PROJECTS THAT CONSERVE OR IMPROVE OKANAGAN WATER
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Water Board opens call for grant submissions
The Okanagan Basin Water Board is looking for suggestions on how to improve water quality and quantity.
Twin Lakes residents wonder who will be to blame if the lake dries up
Twin Lakes residents concerned about a planned subdivision at Twin Lakes Golf Course are seeking answers to future responsibility regarding water issues surrounding the project
Water Board budget up 4.4%
The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has advised the Regional District Okangan Similkameen that it will pay 4.4% more in 2011 for services.
Water watchdog reports on weeds
After decades of war the Okanagan Lake battle with weeds is still not over.
Water issues focus of new poll
BC residents do care about their fresh water, not only for drinking but also for wildlife and for agriculture