Penticton applies for drought management plan funding
February 19, 2016 – Penticton Western News Drought Management City staff asked for council’s support in making an application to the Okanagan Basin Water Board … Read more
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Premier says help on the way for Okanagan mussel fight
February 19, 2016 – InfoNews.ca Premier Christy Clark hinted yesterday at more help in the provincial budget for the Okanagan in fighting invasive mussels. Clark … Read more
Gas Tax cash will help study Okanagan water supply and needs
February 17, 2016 – Lake Country Calendar
Federal $397,000 grant to monitor creek water flows
February 17, 2016 – Kelowna Capital News The Okanagan Basin Water Board has been awarded a $397,000 grant by the federal government to study and record … Read more
Province considering permanent inspection stations against invasive mussels at border crossings into B.C.
February 17, 2016 – Osoyoos Times The provincial government may establish eight full-time permanent inspection stations along its borders this year to counter the threat … Read more
Milfoil Control
February 15, 2016 – Kelowna Daily Courier
Okanagan gains water grant
February 14, 2016 – Vernon Morning Star The Okanagan Basin Water Board has secured a $397,000 federal grant to better understand the water needs in … Read more
Okanagan water board looking for mussel funding in budget
February 14, 2016 – Penticton Western News In advance of the provincial budget being released on Tuesday, the Okanagan Basin Water Board is throwing its … Read more
Gov’t funded mussel tests?
February 14, 2016 – Castanet Could the provincial government be moving toward establishing mandatory inspection stations to prevent the spread of invasive mussels? That’s apparently … Read more
Water improvement applications overflowing
February 14, 2016 – Vernon Morning Star There’s just not enough cash to go around. The Okanagan Basin Water Board has $58,000 available for water … Read more
Federal funds flow to Okanagan for water sustainability
February 13, 2016 – OkanaganLife The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has secured a $397,000 grant through the federal Gas Tax Fund, helping better understand … Read more
Study to focus on local streams
February 13, 2016 – Okanagan Saturday The Okanagan Basin Water Board is moving forward with a study to determine the environmental flow needs of local … Read more
Okanagan Water Board sends letter to province supporting proposal to control invasive mussels in 2016
The OBWB has sent a letter to the province supporting their staff’s recommendation for eight full-time inspection stations set up at key crossings for the … Read more
Federal funds flow to Okanagan helping ensure water sustainability
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has secured a $397,000 grant through the federal Gas Tax Fund, helping better understand the water … Read more
Cash crunch for water projects
February 12, 2016 – Vernon Morning Star There’s just not enough cash to go around. The Okanagan Basin Water Board has $58,000 available for water … Read more
Federal Funding Helps to Support Okanagan Water Sustainability
February 12, 2016 – Kelowna Now New federal funding is being provided as a long term investment in the Okanagan’s water sustainability. The Okanagan Basin … Read more
How much water do fish in the Okanagan need?
February 12, 2016 – Global News The taxes you pay when gassing up your vehicle will help better understand the Okanagan’s wildlife water needs. Video: … Read more
New study to look at Okanagan creeks
February 12, 2016 – Penticton Western News Just a few days before Valentine’s Day, the federal government has shown some love for the Okanagan in … Read more
Okanagan board supports inspection stations to stop spread of invasive mussels
February 12, 2016 – Vancouver Sun The Okanagan Basin Water Board wants the B.C. government set up eight inspection stations along the Alberta and Washington … Read more
Study to look at water needs
February 12, 2016 – KissFM The Okanagan Basin Water Board has secured a federal gas tax grant for a study to get a better handle on the water needs in … Read more
Water project funds announced today
February 12, 2016 – Kelowna Daily Courier
Study eyes boat traffic
February 11, 2016 – Vernon Morning Star A proposed study of boat traffic on Kalamalka and Wood lakes could stir up some waves. The Okanagan … Read more
Snowpacks higher this year, but melt timing and rains will determine if we get drought or floods
February 10, 2016 – Osoyoos Times Snowfalls this winter mean the snowpack in local river basins is much higher this year than last, but the … Read more
Wetlands talk and your
February 7, 2016 – Kelowna Daily Courier
Law centre boosts water fight
February 5, 2016 – Vernon Morning Star The fight by Spallumcheen residents to protect its drinking water source has gained more weight. The University of … Read more