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Water Monitoring in BC

October 1, 2018October 1, 2018

Water Monitoring in British Columbia: Scanning the Data Landscape A Report for the Water Monitoring Working Group of the BC Water Funders Collaborative prepared by … Read more

Categories Articles Tags BC, British Columbia, water, water monitoring, Water Monitoring in British Columbia

Rules governing wells and groundwater come into effect across the province

April 14, 2016March 3, 2016

March 3, 2016 – InfoNews.ca British Columbia’s water sustainability act quietly came into effect this week, finally giving the province the groundwater protection most other … Read more

Categories In the News Tags BC, British Columbia, Groundwater, groundwater licensing, water licensing, Water Sustainability Act

Victoria must take action on mussels

February 26, 2015February 22, 2015

Vernon Morning Star – February 22, 2015 One has to wonder why the provincial government isn’t getting the message? Other jurisdictions across Western Canada and … Read more

Categories In the News Tags BC, mussel, quagga mussel, Zebra Mussel

Water Board Asks Senior Government “Why so slow to act on mussels” – Requests Meeting

August 8, 2014

Kelowna, B.C. – With public support growing for action from senior levels of government on invasive mussels, and with word that Alberta now has inspection … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases Tags BC, Don't Move A Mussel, Ministry of Environment, quagga mussel, Zebra Mussel

Water board has suggestions about new water act

November 6, 2013

Kelowna Capital News – November 5 As a key body in water management in the Okanagan, the valley’s water board would like the chance to … Read more

Categories In the News Tags BC, legislation, Water Sustainability Act

The new Water Sustainability Act – What issues do YOU want addressed?

November 6, 2013November 6, 2013

We’re finalizing our submission to the province re: the new Water Sustainability Act. Are you submitting one too? What issues do YOU want addressed? DEADLINE … Read more

Categories Featured Tags BC, legislation, Water Sustainability Act

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  • AquaHacking Challenge expands into Western Canada for 2021, tackling freshwater issues
  • Board Report – December 2020
  • Okanagan survey highlights water awareness
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  • Mussels limit milfoil moves – City of Vernon says restrictions on lake weed harvesting degrading quality at Kin Beach

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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

  • Israel: A lesson in water management innovation for the Okanagan Rethinking ideas on managing the Okanagan water conservation strategies

    14 Nov 2020

  • Okanagan Lake’s ‘full pool’ target hasn’t changed for decades, but maybe it should

    20 Aug 2020

  • Okanagan lake strategy called outdated – Peachland councillor

    15 Aug 2020

  • Local governments call on Okanagan boaters to keep wakes low in shallow water

    15 Aug 2020

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

    14 Jan 2021

  • Board Report – December 2020

    3 Dec 2020

  • Okanagan survey highlights water awareness

    3 Dec 2020

  • Board Report – November 2020

    6 Nov 2020

  • Okanagan Water Board annual grant program opens with focus on water security

    5 Nov 2020

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  • BCSPCA launches petition to end exotic animal trade | iNFOnews | Thompson-Okanagan's News Source - iNFOnews
  • 'Gentrification' not the answer: Mega-condo won't fix social issues, says Kelowna councillor - Kelowna Capital News
  • City of Kelowna purchases waterfront property worth $5.3 million for park expansion - Global News
  • Windstorm makes tap water unsafe for some Central Okanagan residents - Lake Country Calendar
  • Windstorm prompts water quality advisory for West Kelowna water system - Global News
  • Windstorm closes roads, shuts off water for some in Lake Country - Kelowna Capital News
  • Okanagan sees highest January snowpack levels in eight years - Kelowna Capital News
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  • 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

  • Weather Report – December 2020

    We continue to have moderate La Nina conditions, looking ahead for the winter. Forecasters are predicting a cold, snowy winter in Interior B.C. Good for ... Read more

  • Board Report – November 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 Water Board annual grant program opens with focus on water security

    Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is now accepting applications to its Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) grant program. With $350,000 ... Read more

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