Water board looks to modernize milfoil machine fleet
Kelowna Capital News – January 19, 2023 The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) wants to consider options to modernize the milfoil harvesting machine fleet. James … Read more
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Okanagan Basin Water Board puts out RFP to replace aging milfoil harvesters
Castanet – January 13, 2023 The Okanagan Basin Water Board is looking to replace its aging milfoil harvesters. Board directors this week approved a request … Read more
Cold water tactic effective against milfoil in Okanagan Lake
Castanet – December 14, 2022 Keeping your favourite swimming areas from becoming overgrown by eurasian milfoil is a year-round occupation for the Okanagan Basin Water … Read more
UBC Okanagan study to investigate where Eurasian watermilfoil occurs in lakes
Kelowna Capital News – December 3, 2022 A UBC Okanagan pilot project is seeking to better pinpoint and map where the beginnings of Eurasian watermilfoil … Read more
Amphibious craft eyed for Valley’s battle against water weeds
The Daily Courier – September 29, 2022 Deployment of new weed-whacking machines on Okanagan lakes has been delayed while officials investigate the feasibility for local … Read more
Milfoil infestation continues to plague Okanagan watershed
Vernon Morning Star – September 15, 2022 It has been more than 50 years since the invasive Eurasian milfoil emerged in the Okanagan Water Basin. … Read more
Milfoil harvesting to return on Vaseux Lake after years of persistent pressure
Castanet – August 10, 2022 Milfoil harvesting will resume on Vaseux Lake in the South Okanagan for the first time in more than 30 years. … Read more
South Okanagan lake ready for easy use again after 30 years
Penticton Western News – August 10, 2022 It’s been a long time coming but Vaseux Lake is once again a place where people could enjoy … Read more
This South Okanagan lake is open for recreational use again
InfoNews – August 10, 2022 Vaseux Lake in the South Okanagan can be enjoyed by swimmers and kayakers again. Every summer for years, the lake … Read more
Milfoil attack launched on Vaseux Lake
Penticton Herald – August 9, 2022 Invasive weeds that have become established in Vaseux Lake are now getting their first trim in more than 30 … Read more
First time weed war planned for South Okanagan lake
Kelowna Daily Courier – June 2, 2022
Innovation is the crucial word for milfoil removal
Times Chronicle – May 23, 2022
Okanagan milfoil harvesters are almost 45 years old and badly need replacing
Castanet – May 2, 2022
Costly new vessels eyed to attack water weeds in the Okanagan
The Daily Courier – April 29, 2022
Mussels limit milfoil moves – City of Vernon says restrictions on lake weed harvesting degrading quality at Kin Beach
Castanet – November 21, 2020 Vernon city council wants more information on Rocky Mountain ridged mussels and how their protection is limiting Eurasian milfoil management in the east … Read more