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BC Wildlife Federation

Okanagan losing battle to preserve wetlands

March 5, 2018January 19, 2018

Kelowna Capital News – January 19, 2018 The Okanagan Valley is a major contributor to why B.C. is among the worst provinces across Canada for … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags BC Wildlife Federation, Neil Fletcher, wetlands

New app could net you $2,000 reward for catching polluters and poachers in B.C.

March 14, 2017December 15, 2016

December 15, 2016 – Mobile Syrup The B.C. Wildlife Federation has launched an iPhone app and accompanying website that allows concerned citizens to report illegal … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags app, BC Wildlife Federation, Okanagan WaterWise, poaching, polluters, RAPP, Water Conservation & Quality Improvement, WCQI

New conservation app targets polluters and poachers

March 14, 2017November 28, 2016

November 28, 2016 – 250 News The BC Wildlife Federation has announced a free new app aimed at targeting polluters and poachers in this province.conservation-app … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags app, BC Wildlife Federation, Okanagan WaterWise, poachers, polluters, Water Conservation & Quality Improvement, WCQI

Poachers, dumpers targeted

March 14, 2017November 28, 2016

November 28, 2016 – Castanet hose wanting to help stamp out poachers and polluters have a new weapon. The BC Wildlife Federation released an iPhone … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags app, BC Wildlife Federation, Okanagan WaterWise, poachers, polluters, Water Conservation & Quality Improvement, WCQI

Reporting poachers, backwoods garbage dumpers made easy with B.C. Wildlife Federation phone app

March 14, 2017November 28, 2016

November 28, 2016 – InfoTel The B.C. Wildlife Federation has launched a UBC Okanagan-designed app that makes it easier for outdoor enthusiasts to report infractions. … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags app, BC Wildlife Federation, Okanagan WaterWise, poachers, polluters, Water Conservation & Quality Improvement, WCQI

Okanagan Wetlands Strategy – Workshop November 28

November 27, 2013November 27, 2013

DID YOU KNOW…more than 85% of the Okanagan’s wetlands & natural riparian areas are gone? And, the remaining areas are at risk of loss. We … Read more

Categories Articles, Featured Tags BC Wildlife Federation, Okanagan Wetlands Strategy, Regional District of Central Okanagan, riparian areas

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  • Mussels limit milfoil moves – City of Vernon says restrictions on lake weed harvesting degrading quality at Kin Beach

    21 Nov 2020

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    14 Nov 2020

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    20 Aug 2020

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    15 Aug 2020

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    15 Aug 2020

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  • New Okanagan outdoor water education guides answer call for local resources

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  • AquaHacking Challenge expands into Western Canada for 2021, tackling freshwater issues

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    3 Dec 2020

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    6 Nov 2020

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  • Man killed in Kelowna Canada Day 2018 was stomped and kicked before he was fatally stabbed in the heart - Kelowna News - Castanet.net
  • Residents of rural Osoyoos get their say on official community plan - Global News
  • Shipping Okanagan cherries around the world is more complicated than you think | iNFOnews | Thompson-Okanagan's News Source - iNFOnews
  • Grant program aims to help North-Okanagan Shuswap landowners to protect water quality - Vernon Morning Star
  • Closure of Polson Spray Park sparks call for temporary option for kids - Vernon News - Castanet.net
  • North Okanagan pool reopens after week-long closure – Salmon Arm Observer - Salmon Arm Observer
  • Large boat moored at Lake Okanagan Resort capsizes - West Kelowna News - Castanet.net
  • Kevin, the famous Penticton goose, survived the cold snap – Kelowna Capital News - Kelowna Capital News
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  • New Okanagan outdoor water education guides answer call for local resources

    Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) and its Okanagan WaterWise program have launched Our Relationship with Water in the Okanagan – Explorations ... Read more

  • Board Report – February 2021

    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 – Jan/Feb 2021

    As of the January 1 snow report from the BC River Forecast Centre, the Okanagan was 132% of average for snow pack (taking into account ... Read more

  • AquaHacking Challenge expands into Western Canada for 2021, tackling freshwater issues

    Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) and Aqua Forum are pleased to once again partner together, this time co-hosting the AquaHacking 2021 ... Read more

  • Board Report – December 2020

    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

  • Okanagan survey highlights water awareness

    Kelowna, B.C. – A recent telephone survey of Okanagan residents conducted for the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) finds growing concern for water issues in ... Read more

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