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International Water Forum returns to Osoyoos – drought, mussels, climate top agenda

Kelowna, B.C. – With a drought still gripping parts of B.C. and Washington, concerns over the possibility of a costly mussel invasion, and more, community … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags climate change, Columbia River Treaty Workshop, drought, invasive species, mussel, Osoyoos Lake Water Science Forum, water for fish

Western Drought and Salmon Top Agenda for 2015 Osoyoos Lake Water Science Forum

Water can be a great glue – joining people together to help keep it clean and plentiful. The matter comes down to building relationships and … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags IJC, International Joint Commission, Osoyoos Lake Water Science Forum

OBWB Drought Update #10

Dear Okanagan local governments and water utilities, Are we still in Level 4 drought? Yes, we are. The River Forecast Centre and the Ministry of … Read more

Categories Drought Updates Tags drought

Conserve water: Choose plants suitable for our dry climate

September 11, 2015 – Kelowna Capital News

Categories In the News Tags Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise

Make Water Work: Choose plants suitable for our dry climate

September 11, 2015 – Lake Country Calendar

Categories In the News Tags Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise

FEATURE – Eva Antonijevic: Choose plants suitable to our dry climate

September 11, 2015  – Kelowna Capital News  

Categories In the News Tags dry climate, Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise, plant selection

Op-Ed: Good, but not great

September 9, 2015 – Vernon Morning Star

Categories In the News Tags Don't Move A Mussel, mussel

Good, but not great

September 9, 2015 – Vernon Morning Star

Categories In the News Tags Don't Move A Mussel, mussel

Prevention best way to beat mussels, board told

September 5, 2015 – Kelowna Daily Courier

Categories In the News Tags Don't Move A Mussel

Mussel invasion costly

September 4, 2015 – Castanet

Categories In the News Tags Don't Move A Mussel

Thomson says inspections have found 26 mussel-infested boats in B.C.

September 4, 2015 – Kelowna Capital News

Categories In the News Tags boat inspection stations, Don't Move A Mussel, mussel

Water Board celebrates 45 years of water protection & looks ahead at future challenges

Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) holds its Annual Meeting on Friday, Sept. 4 and while the agency is celebrating 45 years … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases Tags 45 years, Annual Meeting, Annual Report, It starts with water, OBWB, Okanagan Water Stewardship Council

You’re Invited to our Annual Meeting!

The Okanagan Basin Water Board invites you to its 2015 Annual Meeting and 45th Birthday Celebration, Friday, Sept. 4, 8:30 a.m. to noon, at Rotary … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags Annual Meeting

Armstrong taps into honour

September 1, 2015 – Vernon Morning Star

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

In a summer when it mattered most – Okanagan residents pledged to “Make Water Work” in record numbers

Kelowna, B.C. – Well the numbers are in… A lucky Kelowna resident has taken the Grand Prize of a $6,000 WaterWise Yard Upgrade and the … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags Make Water Work, Make Water Work Champion, Make Water Work winner

In a summer when it mattered most Okanagan residents pledge to Make Water Work

August 31, 2015 – InfoTel News

Categories In the News Tags Make Water Work, Make Water Work Champion, Make Water Work winner, Okanagan WaterWise

More Okanagan Residents Eager To Help Conserve Water

August 31, 2015 – Kelowna Now

Categories In the News Tags Make Water Work, Make Water Work Champion, Make Water Work winner, Okanagan WaterWise

Local woman wins water-wise prize

August 31, 2015 – Kelowna Daily Courier

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

Record participation for ‘Make Water Work’ contest

August 31, 2015 – Kelowna Capital News

Categories In the News Tags Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise

OBWB Drought Update #9

Dear Okanagan Local Governments and Water Utilities, I’ll be continuing these general drought updates for the remainder of the season. The province is now also … Read more

Categories Drought Updates Tags drought, International Joint Commission, Okanagan Lake levels, Osoyoos Lake levels, Water Conservation

Drought Workshop – Presentations now available!

In response to the current drought in the Okanagan, and the increasing stress on fish, agriculture, and other water needs, the Okanagan Basin Water Board … Read more

Categories Media Releases, Recently Added Tags drought

Mussel inspection training turns real when infested boat shows up

August 25, 2015 – Okanagan Life Magazine

Categories In the News Tags boat inspection stations, Don't Move A Mussel, mussel

Employment Opportunity – Milfoil Control and Transport Operator

The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent teamwork skills to fill the position of Milfoil Control and Transport … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags employment opportunities, milfoil

Mussels revealed on boat

August 21, 2015 – Vernon Morning Star

Categories In the News Tags Don't Move A Mussel

Don’t move a mussel

August 21, 2015 – Peachland View

Categories In the News Tags boat inspection stations, Don't Move A Mussel, mussel
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  • OBWB Sounds Alarm: Private Member’s Bill Poses Threat to Watersheds,Drinking Water, and Local Governments
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