Water supply examined
With growth still booming in the Okanagan, and climate change a potential threat, efforts are under way to determine the valley’s long-term water supply. The … Read more
In the News
Program aims at conservation
A monumental effort is under way to protect and enhance the Okanagan’s environment. About 20 groups agreed Wednesday to work together as part of the … Read more
Interview with David Suzuki & “The Nature of Things”
OBWB Water Stewardship Director Anna Warwick Sears was interviewed May 16 by David Suzuki for his upcoming show on Adaptation to Climate Change on the … Read more
Plan to be devised for Mission Creek water
There hasn’t even been a first meeting yet, but water utilities, the regional district and other users plan to work together to better manage Mission … Read more
The Wonder of Water
Explore a water exhibit at the EECO Centre in Mission Creek Regional Park from April to August 2007.
Water Recycling – North Okanagan and Beyond
As printed in the Vernon Morning Star, March 2007
Lifeblood of the valley Okanagan native bands rally behind bid to curb development on upland reservoir shores
Okanagan Valley municipalities’ opposition to sale of leased Crown-owned recreational lots on upland water reservoirs now has the support of native bands as well. Grand … Read more
Trio to conduct new study on pharmaceutical impact
A technical committee of the Okanagan Water Stewardship Council will put together parameters for a study of what pharmaceuticals are being released into Okanagan Lake … Read more
Groups call for regional water board
Cleaner water and greater government transparency were at the heart of a list of demands presented to the Columbia Regional District board by Shuswap environmental … Read more
IHA turns deaf ear to complaints
A valley-wide group of regional district representatives has aligned itself with water utilities in supporting amendments to the health authority’s water quality alert program. Last … Read more
Crisis looms over region’s water supply
We must all respond to dire predictions about the future availability of water in the Okanagan with a fundamental shift in personal actions and collective … Read more
Researchers paint bleak picture of future water supply
Driving through the Okanagan Valley during the spring or summer is breathtaking. The rippling lake gleams against the backdrop of the mountains. Streams are rushing, … Read more
Valley groundwater subject of intense research
There’s been more research done on groundwater in the Okanagan Basin in the past few years than anywhere else in B.C. Some of that … Read more
Big lake fosters water delusions
The magnificent, big blue lake flowing through the middle of the Okanagan Valley makes people wonder why there’s all the fuss about water, says Environment … Read more
Water basin poster produced
A new full-colour educational poster depicting the cycles of water in the Okanagan Valley is now available free through various organizations. In Kelowna, it’s available … Read more