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Don’t expect local taxpayers to pay for mussel invasion, OBWB warns province

May 29, 2015 – Peachland View

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

Don’t expect local taxpayers to pay for mussel invasion, OBWB warns province

May 29, 2015 – Peachland View

Categories In the News Tags Don't Move A Mussel

RBC funds local awareness program on mussels

May 27, 2015 – Osoyoos Times Canada’s largest bank is funding a local public awareness program this summer about the threat posed by aquatic invasive … Read more

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

RBC funds local awareness program on mussels

May 27, 2015 – Osoyoos Times

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

Financial muscle for mussel awareness program

May 21, 2015 – InfoTel News

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

In memory of John Slater

May 21, 2015 – Peachland View As we mark the passing of John Slater, former Liberal MLA and mayor of Osoyoos, let us especially remember … Read more

Categories In the News Tags John Slater, OBWB

Financial muscle for mussel awareness program

May 21, 2015 – InfoNews

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

John Slater made lasting impact on Okanagan Basin Water Board

May 20, 2015 – Kelowna Daily Courier

Categories In the News Tags John Slater, OBWB

In memory

May 19, 2015 – Vernon Morning Star As we mark the passing of John Slater, former Liberal MLA and mayor of Osoyoos, let us especially … Read more

Categories In the News Tags John Slater, OBWB

John Slater’s Legacy for Okanagan Water

As we mark the passing of John Slater, former Liberal MLA and mayor of Osoyoos, let us especially remember and celebrate him as a champion for water.

Categories Featured, Media Releases

OBWB Position Statement on invasive zebra and quagga mussels

The Okanagan Basin Water Board has released a seven-point Position Statement on invasive zebra and quagga mussels. The paper notes the province’s recent announcement of … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags boat inspection stations, Don't Move A Mussel, mussel, OBWB, quagga mussel, Zebra Mussel

Okanagan Basin Water Board demands more action on invasive mussels

May 9, 2015 – Infotel News OKANAGAN – The Okanagan Basin Water Board is calling on the provincial government to step up the fight against … Read more

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

“State of the Basin” webinar – May 15

The OBWB will be hosting a webinar Friday, May 15, 11am – noon, providing an update on the state of the valley’s water supply, including … Read more

Categories Featured, Recently Added Tags state of the basin, webinar

Board Report – May 2015

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

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags Board Report

Good to the last drop

May 8, 2015 – Kelowna Capital News

Categories In the News Tags Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise

Make Water Work launched early in summery hot Okanagan

May 8, 2015 – CBC News http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/make-water-work-week-launched-early-in-summery-hot-okanagan-1.3067052 Listen to full interview below:

Categories In the News Tags Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise

Launch of unique project prompts valley mayors to challenge residents to “Make Water Work” in their yards

Kelowna, B.C. – With the warm weather, lower-than-average valley water levels and sprinklers already turning on, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) and its WaterWise … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags Bylands Nurseries, Make Water Work, Okanagan Xeriscape Association, OXA

Valley mayors push for early start to water conservation

May 7, 2015 – InfoTel News

Categories In the News Tags drought, Make Water Work, Water Conservation

Valley mayors join Okanagan Water Board to Make Water Work

May 7, 2015 – Kelowna Now

Categories In the News Tags Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise

We’re Hiring! Communications & Outreach Coordinator

Love our waters?! Dynamic communicator?! We’re looking for a Communications and Outreach Coordinator – someone who can create amazing materials, and then get out, share … Read more

Categories Recently Added Tags employment opportunities, Okanagan WaterWise

Short film reveals threat mussels pose to local lakes

April 27, 2015 – Kelowna Daily Courier An Okanagan filmmaker who also works out of New York has released a short film about the threat … Read more

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

Mussels with wings; the new front in the battle against invasive species

April 24, 2015 –  InfoNews.ca THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – The defensive war on invasive mussels hitching a ride into British Columbia’s lakes and rivers via recreational boats … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Don't Move A Mussel, float planes, mussel, quagga mussel, Zebra Mussel

Six-minute film shows threat posed by invasive mussels

April 23, 2015 –  Peachland View A new short film graphically shows the destruction that invasive mussels could bring to B.C’s waterways and calls the … Read more

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

Mussel invasion documented

April 22, 2015 – Lake Country Calendar Imagine if we woke up tomorrow and the forests of B.C. had been killed off and turned into … Read more

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

Short film highlights invasive mussel threat to B.C.’s waterways

April 22, 2015 – Osoyoos Times A new short film graphically shows the destruction that invasive mussels could bring to B.C.’s waterways and calls the … Read more

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