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Eurasian Watermilfoil

Native mussel species crimping Okanagan milfoil control plans

April 18, 2019April 7, 2019

Vernon Morning Star – April 7, 2019 A native mussel species is creating challenges to keep the milfoil weed under control. Director Bob Fleming told … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags Eurasian Watermilfoil, mussel, Rocky Mountain Ridged Mussels

Drought plans, milfoil control discussed at Okanagan Basin Water Board meeting

April 18, 2019April 6, 2019

Global News – April 6, 2019 If drought conditions are declared this summer, the Okanagan Basin Water Board says it’ll be ready for them. This … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags drought, drought planning, Eurasian Watermilfoil, milfoil

Some Okanagan beaches left in the weeds because of protected mussels

April 18, 2019April 6, 2019

CBC News – April 6, 2019 You may notice more weeds at some Okanagan beaches this summer since the Okanagan Basin Water Board doesn’t have a … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags Eurasian Watermilfoil, milfoil, mussel, Rocky Mountain Ridged Mussels

Climate change brings higher numbers of invasive aquatic plants in Okanagan

April 18, 2019April 3, 2019

Kelowna Capital News – April 3, 2019 A warming planet is allowing invasive plants to thrive in Okanagan lakes. James Littley, operations and grants manager … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags aquatic invasive species, Eurasian Watermilfoil, invasive species, milfoil, mussel

Restrictions on Okanagan milfoil control to protect mussels could hurt beaches

April 18, 2019March 20, 2019

Global News – March 20, 2019 Efforts to protect an endangered species are impacting work to keep Okanagan beaches weed-free. Invasive milfoil is regularly cleared … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags beaches, Eurasian Watermilfoil, milfoil, mussel, Rocky Mountain Ridged Mussels

New milfoil rototiller nears completion

May 4, 2018February 15, 2018

Kelowna Capital News / Penticton Western News / Lake Country Calendar – February 15, 2018 A new milfoil rototiller machine being designed by a Kelowna … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Eurasian Watermilfoil, milfoil, new machine, rototiller

Milfoil a growing concern this summer due to freezing, flooding

June 26, 2017June 23, 2017

Kelowna, B.C. – After a cold winter and wet spring in the Okanagan, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is getting ready for a significant … Read more

Categories Articles, Featured, Media Releases Tags aquatic invasive species, debris, Eurasian Watermilfoil, flooding, freezing, lake levels, milfoil

Milfoil growing like a weed

June 17, 2016April 20, 2016

April 20, 2016 – Castanet Bill Ferguson is fed up with the proliferation of noxious weeds around the front of his complex next to Gyro … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Eurasian Watermilfoil, Gyro Beach, milfoil

Early start for milfoil in Okanagan causing trouble

February 29, 2016June 20, 2015

June 20, 2015 – Kelowna Capital News

Categories In the News Tags Eurasian Watermilfoil, milfoil

Milfoil blooms early

February 29, 2016June 17, 2015

June 17, 2015 – Vernon Morning Star

Categories In the News Tags Eurasian Watermilfoil, milfoil

Invasive species costly to environment

April 1, 2014February 25, 2014

Castanet  – February 25, 2014 Invasive species are sadly not new to Okanagan-Coquihalla. Cattle Ranchers have battled with the loss of valuable grazing lands on … Read more

Categories In the News Tags dan in ottawa, Eurasian Watermilfoil, invasive species, milfoil, mussel, Zebra Mussel

Agreement with province clears way for milfoil control

August 23, 2013July 30, 2013

Penticton Western News – July 30, 2013 With the associated regulatory mess squared away, work can begin to mow down an invasive species that’s made … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Eurasian Watermilfoil, milfoil

5-year go-ahead is an important step – Osoyoos Mayor Stu Wells

August 23, 2013July 20, 2013

Osoyoos Daily News – July 20, 2013 Working with the Province of B.C, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has been given a five-year agreement … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Eurasian Watermilfoil, milfoil

Water board given 5-year go-ahead for Okanagan milfoil control

August 23, 2013July 18, 2013

Osoyoos Daily News – July 18, 2013 Working with the province of B.C., the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has been given a five-year agreement … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Eurasian Watermilfoil, milfoil

Water board gets OK for new milfoil plan

August 23, 2013July 18, 2013

Daily Courier – July 18, 2013 The Okanagan Basin Water Board has been given the go ahead for a new plan to control milfoil.

Categories In the News Tags Eurasian Watermilfoil, milfoil
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    The Okanagan had a very quick turn-around from spring to summer, with a swift and early snowmelt. Globally, we are now in an El Nino ... Read more

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    Kelowna, B.C. – As the Okanagan continued to smash temperature records and smoke, from an earlier-than-normal fire season in B.C. and Alberta, blanketed the valley, ... Read more

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    The Water Board hosted its 15th Okanagan Water Supply Webinar on May 9, 2023 As in past years, there were updates on Okanagan reservoir levels, ... Read more

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    Kelowna, B.C. – The B.C. government’s announcement of a Watershed Security Strategy and Fund (WSSF) is being applauded by the Okanagan Basin Water Board, but ... Read more

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