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xeriscape

Xeriscape supporters are supporters of Mother Nature

Sigrie Kendrick – Castanet – January 4, 2023

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Picking the right plant for your xeriscape garden

Sigrie Kendrick – Castanet – December 21, 2022

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise, Okanagan Xeriscape Association, OXA, Sigrie Kendrick, xeriscape

Don’t torture your shrubs, bushes

Castanet – Sigrie Kendrick – December 7, 2022 It makes me so sad to see trees and shrubs tortured by people who chose the wrong … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise, Okanagan Xeriscape Association, OXA, Sigrie Kendrick, xeriscape

Town of Oliver seeks grant for xeriscape garden

 Times Chronicle – October 15, 2022 Town council has directed staff to apply for a grant to build a xeriscape demonstration garden adjacent to the Station … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags demonstration garden, Oliver, xeriscape

Let drought convince you to make transition to xeriscape

West K News – January 19, 2022

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Free presentation at the unH2O Xeriscape Garden

Kelowna Capital News – June 6, 2018 I invite you to join me on Thursday, Aug. 2 at 7 p.m. for a free presentation at … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags drought tolerant plants, xeriscape

Centennial celebration for Summerland Ornamental Gardens

July 12, 2016 – Kelowna Capital News This weekend, there is a big celebration to mark the 100th anniversary of the opening of Summerland Ornamental … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Okanagan WaterWise, Okanagan Xeriscape Association, Summerland Ornamental Gardens, xeriscape

Learn to be more water-wise, in Kelowna

July 1, 2016 – Kelowna Capital News Are you thinking of making changes so your landscape will be more water-wise? Then I invite you to … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise, Okanagan Xeriscape Association, xeriscape

Xeriscape – not zero-scape – your yard

Peachland View – July 19, 2013 Yards can be designed to reduce the amount of water – and time – needed for maintenance.

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Local businesses, homeowners and governments join forces to Make Water Work

Penticton, B.C. – The newly xeriscaped yard of Pat and Doug Maxwell was the setting for a garden party today organized by the Okanagan Basin … Read more

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Recently Added

  • Drought Bulletin – September 11, 2025
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  • 2025 Annual Report
  • Drought Bulletin – September 4, 2025
  • Drought Bulletin – August 21, 2025
  • OBWB Annual Meeting – September 5, 2025

RSS Okanagan Water News (click to personalize)

  • Second prepayment window for West Kelowna residents on Rose Valley water - Lake Country Calendar
  • West Kelowna taking pre-payments again for Rose Valley water plant; watermain flushing moves - Castanet
  • Drought level in the Okanagan increases under new provincial system - Global News
  • Day-long water outage planned for some Greater Vernon residents - Vernon Morning Star
  • sncəcmałqtn Agricultural Park - Regional District of North Okanagan
  • Okanagan faces worsening drought, water board urges conservation - PentictonNow
  • Boaters warned of Okanagan Lake water hazard - houston-today.com
  • Water quality advisory turned off, says Regional District of North Okanagan - Castanet
  • Water reservoir levels looking good, says Regional District of North Okanagan - Castanet
  • Water quality advisory issued by Regional District North Okanagan ahead of planned construction - Castanet
  • Staff recommending Regional District North Okanagan approve $470K for water main replacement - Castanet
  • Okanagan Nation Alliance, water board challenge drought monitoring changes - Kelowna Capital News

Media Releases

  • OBWB Annual Report Highlights Progress and Future of Okanagan WaterSeptember 5, 2025
  • New Tool Helps Protect Okanagan Streams and Fish with Real-Time Science-Driven Insights!May 26, 2025
  • Okanagan Resilience Starts in Your Yard: Discover FireSmart™ and Waterwise LandscapingMay 21, 2025

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What’s New:

  • Drought Bulletin – September 11, 2025
    Drought Level Raised in the Okanagan The drought level has now been raised to 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟑, reflecting dangerously low flows in local creeks and rivers. ... Read more
  • OBWB Annual Report Highlights Progress and Future of Okanagan Water
    Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) held its Annual Meeting today in Kelowna, with presentations and discussions centered around this year’s theme ... Read more
  • Board Report – September 2025
    Important updates from the September Water Board Meeting: New provincial drought ratings don’t measure up. Ground-breaking invasive mussel detection tool proposed. New invasive milfoil ID ... Read more
  • Drought Bulletin – September 4, 2025
    Heads up, Okanagan! The Okanagan’s drought level has been raised to 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟐 due to the hot, dry conditions. With little rain in the forecast, ... Read more
  • Drought Bulletin – August 21, 2025
    The Okanagan is at 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟎 as of today! This is great news, but we’re staying vigilant. Temperatures are expected to rise again, and ... Read more
  • OBWB Annual Meeting – September 5, 2025
    You’re invited to the Okanagan Basin Water Board’s (OBWB) Annual Meeting, taking place on Friday, September 5, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Mary Irwin ... Read more

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