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Photo panels latest progress in Osoyoos Museum project

December 29, 2022October 28, 2022

Times Chronicle – October 28, 2022 The Osoyoos Museum adds another chapter to its incremental completion story with the installation of three large photo panels on the … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags Osoyoos, Osoyoos Lake Water Science Forum, Osoyoos Museum, Waterways

Studying the science of Osoyoos Lake

December 31, 2022October 18, 2022

Penticton Herald – October 18, 2022 Seven years since the last such gathering, the Nk’mip (Osoyoos Lake) water science forum returns to the community Oct. … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags International Joint Commission, Nkmip, Okanagan Nation Alliance, Osoyoos, Osoyoos Indian Band, Osoyoos Lake Water Science Forum

Civic election: One-on-one with incumbent Osoyoos mayoral candidate Sue McKortoff

December 31, 2022October 5, 2022

Castanet – October 5, 2022

Categories Articles, In the News Tags Osoyoos, Sue McKortoff

It’s all new as Osoyoos Museum nears completion

January 7, 2023June 30, 2022

Times Chronicle  – June 30, 2022

Categories Articles, In the News Tags exhibit, Osoyoos, Waterways

Mayor continues duty on water board

March 5, 2018February 20, 2018

Osoyoos Today – February 20, 2018 Osoyoos Mayor Sue McKortoff appears to be enjoying her time on the Okanagan Basin Water Board. The Mayor has … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags Board, Osoyoos, RDOS, Sue McKortoff

Plan in works for healthcare, flood mapping

March 5, 2018December 26, 2017

Castanet – December 26, 2017 … McKortoff said the public responded well to requests to stay off the water, as well as closures of the … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags flood mapping, Osoyoos

As Okanagan prepares for future droughts, Osoyoos couple clinches $6000 grand prize to WaterWise their yard

October 7, 2016September 30, 2016

Kelowna, B.C. – As people start turning off their outdoor taps and irrigation systems get blown out, the Okanagan Basin Water Board’s Okanagan WaterWise program … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases Tags Make Water Work, Make Water Work Challenge, Make Water Work Champion, Okanagan WaterWise, Osoyoos

Penticton location of mussel inspection base should not be a concern, say OBWB and provincial officials

June 17, 2016April 13, 2016

April 13, 2016 – Osoyoos Times The decision to base a permanent inspection and decontamination station for invasive mussels in Penticton rather than Osoyoos is … Read more

Categories In the News Tags boat inspection stations, Don't Move A Mussel, mussel, Osoyoos, Penticton

Year in Review – October – Cannings becoming new MP for SOWK and water meters for Osoyoos made headlines

April 20, 2016January 6, 2016

January 6, 2016 – Osoyoos Times Water meters and water matters in Osoyoos, the election of a well-known environmentalist during the federal election and the … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Osoyoos, water metering, Year in Review

Former mayors Stu Wells and Tom Shields not sold on water meters

April 20, 2016January 6, 2016

January 6, 2016 – Osoyoos Times Two former Osoyoos mayors have raised red flags about the possible move by the town to bring thousands of … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Osoyoos, Stu Wells, Water Conservation, water metering

Not enough data to support water metering proposal

April 20, 2016January 6, 2016

January 6, 2016 – Osoyoos Times Two former Osoyoos mayors are speaking out and raising concerns about a proposal to introduce universal water metering in … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Osoyoos, Water Conservation, water metering

Osoyoos hosts major water forums next week

February 29, 2016September 30, 2015

September 30, 2015 – Osoyoos Times

Categories In the News Tags Columbia River Treaty, Columbia River Treaty Workshop, Osoyoos, Osoyoos Lake Water Science Forum

Water fears in focus

February 29, 2016September 21, 2015

September 21, 2015 – Castanet

Categories In the News Tags Columbia River Treaty, Columbia River Treaty Workshop, International Joint Commission, Osoyoos, Osoyoos Lake Board of Control, Osoyoos Lake Water Science Forum

Milfoil control derailed in Osoyoos because of theft and vandalism

November 24, 2014November 19, 2014

Penticton Western News – November 19, 2014 Vandalism and theft has stopped milfoil control efforts in Osoyoos Lake. With only weeks left to rototill milfoil … Read more

Categories In the News Tags milfoil, Osoyoos, vandalism

Okanagan Weed Control Delayed Due to Vandalism

November 24, 2014November 19, 2014

Kelowna Now – November 19, 2014 Efforts to effectively control an invasive weed in a South Okanagan Lake are at a standstill after vandalism and … Read more

Categories In the News Tags milfoil, Osoyoos, vandalism
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  • Board Report – January 2023

    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

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    The Mission Creek Snow Pillow (elevation 1780m) had a technical problem this year, and will not be operational until it is repaired in the summer. ... Read more

  • Okanagan Water Board opens annual call for project applications

    Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is now accepting applications to its Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) grant program for 2023. With an ... Read more

  • Nk’mip (Osoyoos Lake) Water Forum returns – focuses on bridging indigenous & western knowledge to better care for transboundary waterway

    Kelowna, B.C. – The much-anticipated Nk’mip (Osoyoos Lake) water science forum is making a return to the Okanagan valley, Oct. 27-29. Following on earlier forums ... Read more

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    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

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