Spring brings out the gardeners
March 17, 2016 – Kelowna Capital News Spring is here—the daylight hours are rapidly increasing and gardeners are eagerly puttering outside. Some, like me, lose … Read more
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Extreme weather focus for March 22 panel discussion
March 13, 2016 – Kelowna Daily Courier A panel discussion on World Water Day will look at droughts and floods in the Okanagan Valley, and … Read more
Property purchase allows wetlands project at Okanagan Falls waste water treatment plant to proceed
March 11, 2016 – InfoNews.ca The Regional District Okanagan Similkameen is planning to “polish” sewage effluent on piece of property adjacent to the Okanagan Falls … Read more
Join us March 22 for “exSTREAMS: The Okanagan water story and you”
We’re very pleased to invite you to this year’s popular and FREE annual public forum, celebrating UN World Water Day-Canada Water Week on March 22, … Read more
Creek water under scope
March 8, 2016 – Castanet There are some problems with water quality in Coldstream Creek, but more testing needs to be done to get an … Read more
Board Report – March
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
Changes are planned for the 1998 Kelowna Agriculture Plan
March 2, 2016 – Kelowna Now A plan is in place to enhance the agricultural sector in Kelowna. City of Kelowna Councillors were presented this … Read more
Rules governing wells and groundwater come into effect across the province
March 3, 2016 – InfoNews.ca British Columbia’s water sustainability act quietly came into effect this week, finally giving the province the groundwater protection most other … Read more
Rain barrels are making a SPLASH in the Central Okanagan
The Okanagan Basin Water Board and its Okanagan WaterWise program are pleased to partner with the RDCO’s Waste Reduction Office and offer rain barrels for … Read more
Yard cleanup time is here
March 1, 2016 – Castanet Gardeners itching to get back out in the dirt can start gathering their yard waste for collection. Starting Tuesday, Central … Read more
Too early to predict a drought in the Okanagan this summer, but early snow melt a worry
February 27, 2016 – InfoNews.ca It’s hard to predict moisture conditions in the Okanagan Valley thanks to the regions variable annual rainfall patterns and the … Read more
Water board to study groundwater flows in Mission Creek
February 23, 2016 – InfoNews.ca Work begins soon on a research project to determine the extent of groundwater flows in Mission Creek and the effect … Read more
Funding to protect B.C. lakes from invasive mussels in the offing?
February 20, 2016 – Kelowna Capital News Premier Christy Clark hinted that the province may be stepping up its efforts to keep invasive mussels from … Read more
Federal funds flow to Okanagan to ensure future water sustainability
February 19, 2016 – The Peachland View A two-year study aimed at examining the Environmental Flow Needs (EFNs) – or the water needs of fish … Read more
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
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