Okanagan mayors take to social media with water conservation call
Kelowna, B.C. – As the weather heats up in the Okanagan, so does the competition between communities to be named “Make Water Work Community Champion.” … Read more
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With reservoirs at below average levels, Greater Vernon Water suggests prepping for a dry summer
Global – May 20, 2021 Greater Vernon Water is warning customers to prepare for the possibility of a dry summer ahead. Thanks to dry conditions … Read more
Easy on the hose, water hog
Penticton Herald – May 3, 2021 To help mitigate the potential complications of drought, the City of Penticton is reminding residents about water restrictions that … Read more
Watering restrictions in Penticton start May 1
Penticton Western News – April 29, 2021 Watering restrictions in Penticton start May 1. The city issued a reminder to residents that water restrictions will … Read more
Art highlights conservation
Castanet – April 2, 2021 One Penticton artist is hoping to create a conversation around the Okanagan’s lakes with her latest show. Lyse Deselliers wakes … Read more
Okanagan residents invited to online film screenings of “Lost Rivers” for Canada Water Week
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) and its Okanagan WaterWise program has teamed up with UBC Okanagan’s Institute for Biodiversity, Resilience, and … Read more
‘Lost Rivers’ free screening
Castanet – March 19, 2021 Okanagan residents are invited to celebrate Canadian Water Week, March 21-27, by taking in a free movie. “We look forward to … Read more
Boost Your Soil, Save Water
Kelowna , B.C. – Here’s your chance to cut your garbage in half and save water. Do your yard a big favor this coming gardening … Read more
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
Survey sheds new light on water use in Okanagan
Vernon Matters – December 3, 2020 A survey of Okanagan residents on water issues suggests a vast majority of respondents practice water conservation. The Okanagan … Read more
Okanagan Water Board celebrates 50 years with online speaker series to get water convo flowing
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is celebrating its 50th anniversary, providing leadership on water issues in the valley, by hosting a … Read more
Water Board cancellations – Okanagan Basin Water Board shares good and bad news
Castanet – March 16, 2020 The Okanagan Basin Water Board’s popular Canada Water Week events are the latest to postpone gatherings because of the COVID-19 … Read more
Okanagan Water Board postpones Canada Water Week, community event, says “Celebrate at home!”
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) and its Okanagan WaterWise program is postponing its popular Canada Water Week-UN World Water Day annual … Read more
Lake Country – Year in Review – Students spread water conservation message
Lake Country Calendar – December 31, 2019 Grade 5 Glenmore Elementary students got out of the classroom is an effort to teach Okanagan mayors eco-friendly … Read more
Peachland earns title of conservation capital
The Daily Courier – September 10, 2019 Peachland is the water conservation capital of the Okanagan. The municipality was named the winner of the Make … Read more
