Provincial announcement on BC mussel defence efforts a “good start”
Kelowna, B.C. – For three-and a-half years, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has been sounding the alarm about the strong possibility of invasive zebra … Read more
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$1.3M to fight mussels
Castanet – March 31, 2015 The provincial government will spend about $1.3 million in its fight against invasive quagga and zebra mussels.
Invasive species battle gains muscle
Vernon Morning Star – March 31, 2015 The fight against potential invaders has been given a boost. The provincial government announced Tuesday it will pump … Read more
Interview – the value of water
March 19, 2015 – AM1150 Steal of a deal?! Fun interview – serious subject! Our own Anna Warwick Sears discloses her water bill – 64 … Read more
New study looks at attitudes surrounding Canadian water supply
Grab a glass of tap water, sit back & check out this piece we did with Global BC as part of Canada Water Week, regarding … Read more
Okanagan celebrates Canada Water Week with films, kids contest, panel, prizes and more
Kelowna, B.C. – There’s something for everyone as the Okanagan Basin Water Board and its outreach program Okanagan WaterWise prepares to celebrate UN World Water … Read more
Board Report – March 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
Funds flow to Okanagan projects that will protect valley water
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has approved $300,000 in funding to 18 projects that will help conserve and improve the quality … Read more
Audio: OBWB Chair Doug Findlater on need for BC Government action on mussels
AM1150 – February 26, 2015 Missed this morning’s interview with our Chair Doug Findlater about the need for serious action by the province on invasive … Read more
RDCO Board Highlights
Castanet – February 25, 2015
We need a mussel strategy
Castanet – February 25, 2015 For years residents in the Okanagan and across B.C. have feared the day an invasive mussel would make its way … Read more
Demands escalate to stop mussel invasion
Vernon Morning Star – February 22, 2015 Demand is growing for provincial action to prevent a threat to Okanagan lakes. Lake Country council is asking … Read more
Victoria must take action on mussels
Vernon Morning Star – February 22, 2015 One has to wonder why the provincial government isn’t getting the message? Other jurisdictions across Western Canada and … Read more
Milfoil drives debate
Vernon Morning Star – February 20, 2015 Milfoil control is being defended. The Regional District of North Okanagan turned off the Kalamalka Lake source because … Read more
Mission Hill water source turned off because of turbidity
Vernon Morning Star – February 16, 2015 Greater Vernon residents are united when they turn on their taps. On Monday, the Regional District of North … Read more
Armstrong pursues funds
Vernon Morning Star – February 15, 2015 Updating its water master plan could include some cash from the Okanagan Basin Water Board for the City … Read more
Water studies
Vernon Morning Star – February 15, 2015 A Vernon politician wants assurances that limited dollars aren’t being wasted. The city is seeking a grant from … Read more
Spallumcheen districts seek water grants
Vernon Morning Star – February 11, 2015 Two Spallumcheen water districts have received council’s unanimous blessing to apply for Okanagan Basin Water Board grant funding … Read more
Why you should return your old drugs – pharmacists weigh in
Global News – February 11, 2015 When was the last time you cleaned out your medicine cabinet? Getting rid of expired or unused drugs might … 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
War on milfoil
The Daily Courier – January 29, 2015
Creeks, ponds need upgrade
The Daily Courier – January 19, 2015 Once plentiful along Kelowna streams and ponds, cottonwood and willow trees have been squeezed out by development, farmland … Read more
Fairbairn sets the tone for RDNO
Vernon Morning Star – January 11, 2015 The Regional District of North Okanagan’s chairperson wants an active board.
Federal government proposes new measures to fight AIS
Lake Country Calendar – January 7, 2015 Several constituents, led by the Okanagan Basin Water Board’s “Don’t Move a Mussel” campaign, have written to me … Read more
Apply now for water project funding
Kelowna Capital News – January 2, 2015 The Okanagan Basin Water Board is now accepting applications to its 2015 Water Conservation and Quality Improvement Grant … Read more