Milfoil infestation continues to plague Okanagan watershed
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
In the News
Perennials are better planted in fall, not spring
Castanet – Sigrie Kendrick – September 14, 2022
Town of Oliver lifts all water restrictions
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
OBWB share important lessons with public
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
Osoyoos Lake Water Society hosting public education event on how to keep Osoyoos Lake free of Invasive Mussels
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
Educational xeriscape garden springs up in West Kelowna
Kelowna Capital News – August 16, 2022
Milfoil harvesting to return on Vaseux Lake after years of persistent pressure
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
South Okanagan lake ready for easy use again after 30 years
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
This South Okanagan lake is open for recreational use again
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
Milfoil attack launched on Vaseux Lake
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
Aridity map shows valley as top concern
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
Invasive mussel war continues with information as a weapon
Kelowna Daily Courier – August 2, 2022
Big push to stop invasive mussels at the border
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
Keep making water work for the victory
Okanagan Advertiser – July 21, 2022
Summerland reservoir upgrade completed under budget
Penticton Western News – July 21, 2022
