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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

Mussel sniffing dogs

June 15, 2017April 16, 2017

Castanet – April 16, 2017 The Okanagan and Similkameen Invasive Species Society is hosting a free public forum on invasive mussels this month in Penticton … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags Don't Move A Mussel, invasive species, Montana Invasive Species Council, mussel, sniffer dogs

Okanagan Water Board welcomes provincial effort to protect BC from invasive mussels

March 30, 2016

Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board applauds the Province of B.C. and several partners who have come forward to help establish the inspection … Read more

Categories Articles, Featured, Media Releases Tags boat inspection stations, Don't Move A Mussel, invasive species, mussel, quagga mussel, Zebra Mussel

Battling invasive species? Release the hounds (and drones)

April 18, 2016February 2, 2016

February 2, 2016 – Vancouver Sun Dogs and drones are the latest weapons in the fight against invasive species, a global problem estimated to cause … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Don't Move A Mussel, invasive species, mussel, sniffer dogs

International Water Forum returns to Osoyoos – drought, mussels, climate top agenda

September 16, 2015

Kelowna, B.C. – With a drought still gripping parts of B.C. and Washington, concerns over the possibility of a costly mussel invasion, and more, community … Read more

Categories Articles, Featured, Media Releases Tags climate change, Columbia River Treaty Workshop, drought, invasive species, mussel, Osoyoos Lake Water Science Forum, water for fish

Tools to Fight Invasive Species

December 8, 2014December 5, 2014

MPs Ron Cannan and Dan Albas were in Kelowna Friday to announce proposed regulations to battle invasive aquatic species. The regulatory framework would give provinces … Read more

Categories Featured, In the News Tags invasive species, mussels

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

Prevent invasive species from gaining a toehold

April 3, 2014June 13, 2013

Kelowna Capital News – June 13, 2013 Three different organizations are campaigning to prevent the spread of zebra and quagga mussels into B.C. waters, the … Read more

Categories In the News Tags invasive species, mussel, quagga mussel, Zebra Mussel

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  • Okanagan Water Board looks to feds to stop invasive mussels’ westward advance

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In the News

  • Okanagan Nation gets equal voting rights

    3 Mar 2022

  • Okanagan Nation Alliance earns full voting rights on water board

    2 Mar 2022

  • ONA representatives given equal powers on Okanagan Basin Water Board

    1 Mar 2022

  • Let drought convince you to make transition to xeriscape

    19 Jan 2022

  • Shuswap water advocates push Ottawa for more action against invasive mussels

    18 Jan 2022

Media Releases

  • Okanagan to benefit from several water protection projects

    22 Apr 2022

  • Okanagan Water Board looks to feds to stop invasive mussels’ westward advance

    8 Apr 2022

  • Water Board calls for stronger mussel protection as COVID travel restrictions ease

    9 Mar 2022

  • Okanagan Nation Alliance to have full voting rights on Okanagan Basin Water Board

    1 Mar 2022

  • Okanagan Water Board annual grant intake opens with focus on source water protection

    30 Nov 2021

RSS Okanagan Water News (click to personalize)

  • UBC opens $2.4-million geological field station in south Okanagan - UBC Faculty of Science
  • Real estate owners can be rewarded for going green in Kelowna – Kelowna Capital News - Kelowna Capital News
  • Without Regatta, what's going to be Kelowna's 'signature' event? | iNFOnews | Thompson-Okanagan's News Source - iNFOnews
  • Outdoor restrictions in place for Grindrod Water customers - Vernon Morning Star
  • Courtyard property next to Kelowna's Gospel Mission with $2.95M asking price sold to city | iNFOnews | Thompson-Okanagan's News Source - iNFOnews
  • Penticton: a perfect park and ride destination - Vancouver Sun
  • Vernon readies for freshet – Vernon Morning Star - Vernon Morning Star
  • Team including Big White woman finishes near the top of America's Toughest Race - Kelowna News - Castanet.net
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  • Board Report – May 2022

    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

  • Join us on May 10, 2022 for the Okanagan Water Supply Webinar

    The 2022 Okanagan Water Supply Webinar provides a one-hour presentation from water experts on the annual outlook for flood and drought. Several water supply indicators ... Read more

  • Weather Report – April 2022

    The Mission Creek and Silver Star snow pillows appear to have recovered to normal levels for this time of year. However, Brenda Mines snow pillow ... Read more

  • Okanagan to benefit from several water protection projects

    Kelowna, B.C. – As the Okanagan continues to grow, and the impacts of climate change continue to challenge the availability of sufficient clean water in the region, ... Read more

  • Okanagan Water Board looks to feds to stop invasive mussels’ westward advance

    Kelowna, B.C. – With a new federal fisheries minister from B.C. and some recent positive steps forward in addressing zebra and quagga mussels, the Okanagan ... Read more

  • Weather Report – March 2022

    Friday, April 8th, the River Forecast Centre (RFC) will release its April 1st Snow & Water Supply Bulletin, considered the benchmark report for comparison between years. ... Read more

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