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In the News

Milfoil infestation continues to plague Okanagan watershed

January 4, 2023September 15, 2022

Vernon Morning Star – September 15, 2022 It has been more than 50 years since the invasive Eurasian milfoil emerged in the Okanagan Water Basin. … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags milfoil

Perennials are better planted in fall, not spring

January 4, 2023September 14, 2022

Castanet – Sigrie Kendrick – September 14, 2022

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

Town of Oliver lifts all water restrictions

January 5, 2023August 26, 2022

Castanet – August 26, 2022 The Town of Oliver has lifted stage one water restrictions for their area and rural water system customers as of … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags Town of Oliver, water restrictions

OBWB share important lessons with public

January 5, 2023August 21, 2022

Times Chronicle – August 21, 2022 Along with their continual work to educate the public about invasive freshwater mussels, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags boating impacts, Don't Move A Mussel, mussel, Okanagan Lake

Osoyoos Lake Water Society hosting public education event on how to keep Osoyoos Lake free of Invasive Mussels

January 5, 2023August 17, 2022

Castanet – August 17, 2022 Efforts to educate Osoyoos Lake users on how to keep it free of Invasive Mussels are continuing with a special … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags mussel, OLWQS, Osoyoos Lake, Osoyoos Lake Water Quality Society

Educational xeriscape garden springs up in West Kelowna

January 7, 2023August 16, 2022

Kelowna Capital News – August 16, 2022

Categories Articles, In the News Tags Okanagan Xeriscape Association, OXA, West Kelowna

Milfoil harvesting to return on Vaseux Lake after years of persistent pressure

January 7, 2023August 10, 2022

Castanet – August 10, 2022 Milfoil harvesting will resume on Vaseux Lake in the South Okanagan for the first time in more than 30 years. … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags milfoil, South Okanagan, Vaseux Lake, Vaseux Lake Stewardship Association

South Okanagan lake ready for easy use again after 30 years

January 7, 2023August 10, 2022

Penticton Western News – August 10, 2022 It’s been a long time coming but Vaseux Lake is once again a place where people could enjoy … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags milfoil, South Okanagan, Vaseux Lake, Vaseux Lake Stewardship Association

This South Okanagan lake is open for recreational use again

January 7, 2023August 10, 2022

InfoNews – August 10, 2022 Vaseux Lake in the South Okanagan can be enjoyed by swimmers and kayakers again. Every summer for years, the lake … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags milfoil, South Okanagan, Vaseux Lake, Vaseux Lake Stewardship Association

Milfoil attack launched on Vaseux Lake

January 7, 2023August 9, 2022

Penticton Herald – August 9, 2022 Invasive weeds that have become established in Vaseux Lake are now getting their first trim in more than 30 … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags milfoil, Vaseux Lake, Vaseux Lake Stewardship Association

Aridity map shows valley as top concern

January 7, 2023August 8, 2022

The Daily Courier – August 8, 2022 An international team of scientists has released a new world map on aridity, confirming the Okanagan Valley as … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags aridity, climate change, drought planning, Okanagan valley

Invasive mussel war continues with information as a weapon

January 7, 2023August 2, 2022

Kelowna Daily Courier – August 2, 2022

Categories Articles, In the News Tags Don't Move A Mussel, Lake Country, mussel

Big push to stop invasive mussels at the border

January 7, 2023July 22, 2022

 Times Chronicle – July 22, 2022 Since 2015, B.C. has taken its fight against invasive zebra and quagga mussels to the streets with the Invasive Mussel Defence … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags Don't Move A Mussel, mussel

Keep making water work for the victory

January 7, 2023July 21, 2022

Okanagan Advertiser – July 21, 2022

Categories Articles, In the News Tags Make Water Work

Summerland reservoir upgrade completed under budget

January 7, 2023July 21, 2022

Penticton Western News – July 21, 2022

Categories Articles, In the News Tags reservoir upgrade, Summerland
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  • Weather Report – February 2023

    In response to public concern, staff at the BC River Forecast Centre have gone above and beyond their normal efforts, and have managed to repair ... Read more

  • Board Report – January 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 – January 2023

    The Mission Creek Snow Pillow (elevation 1780m) had a technical problem this year, and will not be operational until it is repaired in the summer. ... Read more

  • Okanagan Water Board opens annual call for project applications

    Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is now accepting applications to its Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) grant program for 2023. With an ... Read more

  • Nk’mip (Osoyoos Lake) Water Forum returns – focuses on bridging indigenous & western knowledge to better care for transboundary waterway

    Kelowna, B.C. – The much-anticipated Nk’mip (Osoyoos Lake) water science forum is making a return to the Okanagan valley, Oct. 27-29. Following on earlier forums ... Read more

  • Board Report – October 2022

    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

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