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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

Categories In the News Tags Spallumcheen, WCQI

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

Categories In the News Tags drugs, medications return, pharmacy

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

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags Board Report

War on milfoil

The Daily Courier – January 29, 2015

Categories In the News Tags milfoil

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

Categories In the News Tags Kelowna, Mill Creek, Munson Pond, WCQI

Fairbairn sets the tone for RDNO

Vernon Morning Star – January 11, 2015 The Regional District of North Okanagan’s chairperson wants an active board.

Categories In the News Tags OBWB, RDNO

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

Categories In the News Tags AIS, aquatic invasive species, quagga mussel, Zebra Mussel

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

Categories In the News Tags Grants, WCQI

Year in review

Kelowna Capital News – December 26, 2014 Year in review… OBWB highlights

Categories In the News Tags OBWB, Year in Review

New measures to fight AIS

Lake Country Calendar – December 24, 2014 Several constituents, led by the Okanagan Basin Water Board’s “Don’t Move a Mussel” campaign, have written to me … Read more

Categories In the News Tags aquatic invasive species, mussel, quagga mussel, Zebra Mussel

Beaver Lake drainage study complete in Lake Country

Lake Country Calendar – December 19, 2014 Nearly a dozen culverts on Beaver Lake Road, from Lake Country to near Beaver Lake are in various … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Beaver Lake, drainage, WCQI

Federal government announces regulations on aquatic invasive species

Peachland View – December 19, 2014 More than 11 years after a House of Commons committee urged the federal government to bring in comprehensive regulations … Read more

Categories In the News Tags aquatic invasive species, mussel, quagga mussel, Zebra Mussel

Letter to editor: Tools to fight invasive species

Castanet – December 15, 2014 Thank you for your recent coverage of the proposed new federal regulations to ban importation of invasive zebra and quagga … Read more

Categories In the News Tags AIS, aquatic invasive species, mussel, quagga mussel, Zebra Mussel

New measures now proposed to fight aquatic invasive species

The Daily Courier – December 15, 2014 Several constituents, led by the Okanagan Basin Water Board’s “Don’t Move a Mussel” campaign, have written to me … Read more

Categories In the News Tags AIS, aquatic invasive species, mussel, quagga mussel, Zebra Mussel

Drainage study completed

Vernon Morning Star – December 12, 2014 A study of risks posed to drinking water quality and infrastructure by drainage culverts on Lake Country’s Beaver … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Beaver Lake, drainage, WCQI

Letter to editor: Don’t move a mussel a strong move

Kelowna Daily Courier – December 12, 2014 Thank you for your recent coverage of the proposed new federal regulations to ban importation of invasive zebra … Read more

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

Letter to editor: Invasive mussels a “whole new category of super-pests”

Kelowna Capital News – December 12, 2014 Thank you for your recent coverage of the proposed new federal regulations to ban importation of invasive zebra … Read more

Categories In the News Tags mussel, quagga mussel, Zebra Mussel

New rules fight mussels

Vernon Morning Star – December 12, 2014 Better late than never. That was how the chairperson of the Okanagan Basin Water Board summed up the … Read more

Categories In the News Tags mussel, quagga mussel, Zebra Mussel

Letter to editor: Don’t move a mussel

Penticton Western News – December 11, 2014 Thank you for your recent coverage of the proposed new federal regulations to ban importation of invasive zebra … Read more

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

New rules to combat invasive mussels

Salmon Arm Observer – December 11, 2014 Better late than never. That was how the chairperson of the Okanagan Basin Water Board summed up the … Read more

Categories In the News Tags mussel, quagga mussel, Zebra Mussel

Tools to Fight Invasive Species

MPs Ron Cannan and Dan Albas were in Kelowna Friday to announce proposed regulations to battle invasive aquatic species. The regulatory framework would give provinces … Read more

Categories Featured, In the News Tags invasive species, mussels

Vandalism to Okanagan Milfoil Machine Puts Breaks on Weed Control Efforts

Kelowna, B.C. – With only weeks left to rototill milfoil in Osoyoos Lake before winter freeze-up, vandalism and theft from one of the Okanagan Basin … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases Tags milfoil, vandalism

Milfoil control derailed in Osoyoos because of theft and vandalism

Penticton Western News – November 19, 2014 Vandalism and theft has stopped milfoil control efforts in Osoyoos Lake. With only weeks left to rototill milfoil … Read more

Categories In the News Tags milfoil, Osoyoos, vandalism

Okanagan Weed Control Delayed Due to Vandalism

Kelowna Now – November 19, 2014 Efforts to effectively control an invasive weed in a South Okanagan Lake are at a standstill after vandalism and … Read more

Categories In the News Tags milfoil, Osoyoos, vandalism

Vandalism delays Osoyoos Lake weed control

Global Okanagan – November 19, 2014 Vandalism and theft from one of the Okanagan Basin Water Board’s (OBWB) machines has effectively stopped efforts to control … Read more

Categories In the News Tags milfoil, Osoyoos, vandalism
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  • OBWB Sounds Alarm: Private Member’s Bill Poses Threat to Watersheds,Drinking Water, and Local Governments
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  • OBWB Launches Annual $350K Grant Program, Prioritizing Innovation in Water Security
    Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has opened its intake for the 2026 Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) Grant program, ... Read more
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    What’s the latest on water in the Okanagan? From record-breaking heat to aging infrastructure and invasive mussel threats, the OBWB October Board Report covers urgent ... Read more
  • Drought Bulletin – October 9, 2025
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