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
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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
Board Report – February
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
Battling invasive species? Release the hounds (and drones)
February 2, 2016 – Vancouver Sun Dogs and drones are the latest weapons in the fight against invasive species, a global problem estimated to cause … Read more
Penticton council highlights
Jnuary 30, 2016 – Castanet
Prepare to take the pledge for Peachland and be more waterwise
January 29, 2016 – Peachland View Clearly we experienced an eye-opening event last year, both locally and in the greater region surrounding us. That is, … Read more
RDNO appointments made
January 24, 2016 – Vernon Morning Star Members of the Regional District of North Okanagan board have been given their assignments.
Okanagan water board wants federal Liberals to pony up for invasive mussel fight
January 14, 2016 – InfoNews.ca The new Liberal government in Ottawa has promised to spend billions in new infrastructure money and the Okanagan Basin Water … Read more
OBWB appeals to new federal government for help to keep invasive mussels out of Pacific Northwest
January 20, 2016 – Osoyoos Times The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is appealing to the new federal government to step up efforts to prevent … Read more
Letter to Editor – OBWB urges feds to stop mussel spread
January 20, 2016 – Kelowna Capital News
Board asks Ottawa to flex muscles on mussels
January 17, 2016 – Vernon Morning Star Ottawa is being pressured to stop the potential invasion of mussels in the Okanagan. The Okanagan Basin Water … Read more
Water board urges MPs to join mussel fight
January 16, 2016 – Okanagan Saturday The Okanagan Basin Water Board is rallying federal politicians to get involved in the fight against invasive mussels. “We … Read more
Feds urged to flex mussels
January 15, 2016 – Castanet The feds need to step up to prevent invasive mussels from entering the Pacific Northwest. That sentiment comes from the Okanagan Basin … Read more
Urgent need to prevent invasive mussels – Letter from the OBWB to Federal Ministers
The Okanagan Basin Water Board has sent a letter to the federal government regarding the urgent need for the government to step up efforts to … Read more
Government Urged to Do More in the Fight Against Invasive Mussels
January 14, 2016 – Kelowna Now Work has begun to prevent a harmful species from getting into Okanagan waters. The Okanagan Basin Water Board is … Read more
Town councillors look back and look ahead
January 7, 2016 – Oliver Chronicle As 2015 came and went, the Chronicle was curious to get some perspective on the year from our local … Read more
Year in Review – October – Cannings becoming new MP for SOWK and water meters for Osoyoos made headlines
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
Former mayors Stu Wells and Tom Shields not sold on water meters
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
Not enough data to support water metering proposal
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