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Easy on the hose, water hog

June 28, 2021May 3, 2021

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

Categories Articles, In the News Tags Okanagan WaterWise, Penticton, Watering restrictions

Watering restrictions in Penticton start May 1

June 28, 2021April 29, 2021

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

Categories Articles, In the News Tags Okanagan WaterWise, Penticton, Watering restrictions

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

Make water work campaign

September 17, 2013July 17, 2013

PENTICTON AND SOUTH OKANAGAN Castanet – Jul 17, 2013 To inspire Okanagan residents to make water work, local governments and the Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen have … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise, Penticton, South Okanagan

Water contest to cut down on water waste

September 17, 2013July 15, 2013

InfoTel Multimedia – July 15, 2013 PENTICTON – A water contest might cut down on Okanagan’s high water consumption. Okanagan residents use 675 litres of … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise, Penticton

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  • Okanagan Nation gets equal voting rights

    3 Mar 2022

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    2 Mar 2022

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    1 Mar 2022

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    19 Jan 2022

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    18 Jan 2022

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    20 May 2022

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    22 Apr 2022

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    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

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  • New plans submitted for 'The Wedge' building on Water Street, Leon Avenue - KelownaNow
  • State of emergency lifted among Okanagan creeks | News | pentictonherald.ca - pentictonherald.ca
  • West Kelowna council briefs from Jun. 22 - Kelowna Capital News
  • Black bear swims creek near fish and chips shop, crosses Sutherland Avenue - Kelowna News - Castanet.net
  • Kelowna senior to make Across the Lake Swim history while raising money for charity - Kelowna Capital News
  • Okanagan Basin Water Board report foresees Goldilocks summer: not too hot, not too cold - Vernon News - Castanet.net
  • South Okanagan students take part in educational field program to help restore disappearing antelope brush ecosystem - Penticton News - Castanet.net
  • Tens of thousands turn out for the first Canada Day celebration in Kelowna since 2019 - Kelowna News - Castanet.net
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  • Okanagan residents encouraged to be WaterWise this summer

    Kelowna, B.C. – With the May long-weekend here, known as the unofficial start to summer, Okanagan mayors have been posting videos on their social media ... Read more

  • 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

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