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In the News

Photo panels latest progress in Osoyoos Museum project

December 29, 2022October 28, 2022

Times Chronicle – October 28, 2022 The Osoyoos Museum adds another chapter to its incremental completion story with the installation of three large photo panels on the … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags Osoyoos, Osoyoos Lake Water Science Forum, Osoyoos Museum, Waterways

Try a new, easier fall clean-up in the garden

December 31, 2022October 26, 2022

Castanet – Sigrie Kendrick – October 26, 2022 Leave the leaves. I’m here to question why, as gardeners, we are so obsessed with the big fall … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise, Okanagan Xeriscape Association, OXA, Sigrie Kendrick

Studying the science of Osoyoos Lake

December 31, 2022October 18, 2022

Penticton Herald – October 18, 2022 Seven years since the last such gathering, the Nk’mip (Osoyoos Lake) water science forum returns to the community Oct. … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags International Joint Commission, Nkmip, Okanagan Nation Alliance, Osoyoos, Osoyoos Indian Band, Osoyoos Lake Water Science Forum

Summerland votes in Doug Holmes as new mayor

December 31, 2022October 15, 2022

Castanet – October 15, 2022

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Town of Oliver seeks grant for xeriscape garden

December 31, 2022October 15, 2022

 Times Chronicle – October 15, 2022 Town council has directed staff to apply for a grant to build a xeriscape demonstration garden adjacent to the Station … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags demonstration garden, Oliver, xeriscape

Plant now for spring garden colour

December 31, 2022October 12, 2022

Castanet – Sigrie Kendrick – October 12, 2022  The Okanagan Xeriscape Association is extremely thankful for all of the support from both volunteers and the community … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise, Okanagan Xeriscape Association, Sigrie Kendrick

Civic election: One-on-one with incumbent Osoyoos mayoral candidate Sue McKortoff

December 31, 2022October 5, 2022

Castanet – October 5, 2022

Categories Articles, In the News Tags Osoyoos, Sue McKortoff

Civic election: One-on-one with Summerland mayoral candidate Doug Holmes

December 31, 2022October 2, 2022

Castanet – October 2, 2022

Categories Articles, In the News Tags Doug Holmes, Summerland

Amphibious craft eyed for Valley’s battle against water weeds

December 31, 2022September 29, 2022

The Daily Courier – September 29, 2022 Deployment of new weed-whacking machines on Okanagan lakes has been delayed while officials investigate the feasibility for local … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags amphibious, German-made harvester, milfoil

Xeriscape perennials show its not just about rocks and cacti

December 31, 2022September 28, 2022

Castanet – Sigrie Kendrick – September 28, 2022

Categories Articles, In the News Tags Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise, Okanagan Xeriscape Association, OXA, Sigrie Kendrick

Area director speaks out against subdivision

January 4, 2023September 24, 2022

Times Chronicle – September 24, 2022 Building three homes on three small lots on the corner of a neighbourhood is just too much density, says … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags community sewer, Kaleden, Septic, subdivision

Okanagan Water Board bracing for the effects of climate change

December 31, 2022September 24, 2022

Vernon Morning Star – September 24, 2022

Categories Articles, In the News Tags climate change, flood, flood mapping

Okanagan water efforts celebrated

January 5, 2023September 19, 2022

Water Canada – September 19, 2022

Categories Articles, In the News Tags Annual Meeting, Make Water Work, OBWB, Okanagan WaterWise

Armstrong crowned water champion for fifth time

January 5, 2023September 18, 2022

Kelowna Capital News – September 18, 2022

Categories Articles, In the News Tags 5 time, Armstrong, Make Water Work, Make Water Work Champion

Armstrong mayor named ‘Make Water Work’ champion

January 5, 2023September 16, 2022

Vernon Matters – September 16, 2022 The mayor of Armstrong has received recognition for work to reduce water waste in his community. The Okanagan Basin … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags Armstrong, Make Water Work, Make Water Work Champion, mayors, Okanagan WaterWise
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  • Okanagan residents invited to celebrate water with special screening of “DamNation” & panel discussion

    Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB)’s Okanagan WaterWise program is presenting a special screening of the acclaimed film DamNation, followed by a ... Read more

  • Board Report – March 2023

    The Okanagan Basin Water Board’s monthly Board Report provides highlights from this week’s Board of Directors meeting. The monthly report provides up-to-date information about the ... Read more

  • Communications Coordinator – Application Deadline March 29

    The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal, research, writing, design, and organization skills to fill the position ... Read more

  • Weather Report – March 2023

    The BC River Forecast Centre’s most recent biweekly snow conditions commentary (February 15) finds the Okanagan’s snowpack to be slightly above normal (104%) compared to ... Read more

  • Board Report – February 2023

    The Okanagan Basin Water Board’s monthly Board Report provides highlights from this week’s Board of Directors meeting. The monthly report provides up-to-date information about the ... Read more

  • Weather Report – February 2023

    In response to public concern, the Snow Survey staff at the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy have gone above and beyond their normal ... Read more

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