Mussel Threat – a conversation with Doug Findlater
August 11, 2014 – AM1150 Listen to this interview with Doug Findlater, chair of the Okanagan Basin Water Board, about the devastating impact of a … Read more
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Okanagan monitoring mussels
Castanet – August 10, 2014 A Central Okanagan boat launch is part of a valley-wide network of monitoring stations for invasive mussels. The monitor device … Read more
Water Board Asks Senior Government “Why so slow to act on mussels” – Requests Meeting
Kelowna, B.C. – With public support growing for action from senior levels of government on invasive mussels, and with word that Alberta now has inspection … Read more
Water board wants quicker action against invasive mussels
Kelowna Capital News – August 8, 2014 With public support growing for action from senior levels of government on invasive mussels and now that Alberta … Read more
Study to map crops in the Okanagan Valley
Kelowna Capital News – August 8, 2014 It will soon be clear how many growers have turned from tree fruit to grapes, how much water … Read more
Mussel monitoring launched at harbour
Vernon Morning Star – August 8, 2014 A Regional District of Central Okanagan boat launch is part of a valley-wide network of monitoring stations for … Read more
Mussel meeting demanded
Vernon Morning Star – August 8, 2014 Frustration is growing over the perceived lack of action by senior government on invasive mussels. The Okanagan Basin … Read more
B.C. Farmers given tool to monitor water use
Kelowna Capital News – August 8, 2014 Farmers throughout B.C. will soon have a tool to report their water use. The Okanagan Basin Water Board … Read more
Abundance of milfoil in Osoyoos
Global Okanagan – August 8, 2014 OSOYOOS, BC – An invasive aquatic plant called Eurasian milfoil is growing uncontrollably in Osoyoos Lake. Dave Caswell, a … Read more
Regional district looking for mussels
Daily Courier – August 6, 2014 A Regional District of Central Okanagan boat launch is part of a Valley-wide network of monitoring stations for invasive … Read more
Many citizens angry as milfoil out of control on Osoyoos Lake
Osoyoos Times – August 6, 2014 Many Osoyoos residents are upset and complaining about the abnormally high levels of milfoil growth in Osoyoos Lake this … Read more
From business to home, they ‘make water work’
Oliver Chronicle – July 30, 2014 Without water, John and Maria Byland would be out of business. As the owners of Bylands Nurseries – a … Read more
Bylands extends efforts to Make Water Work from business to home
Peachland View – July 30, 2014 Without water, John and Maria Byland would be out of business. As the owners of Bylands Nurseries – a … Read more
Area councils pledge to Make Water Work
Armstrong Advertiser – July 29, 2014 Local, Okanagan governments are putting water to work. The Okanagan Basin Water Board has paired with area mayors and … Read more
Project Manager – Okanagan Wetlands Strategy Phase II
The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is seeking a contractor to provide Project Management services (2.5 days/week – flexible schedule) with a strong wetlands background … Read more
Water works
Vernon Morning Star – July 25, 2014 Council has been challenged by one of its own when it comes to water conservation. Coun. Shirley Fowler … Read more
Province, feds working to hold back mussel invasion
Cranbrook Daily Townsmen – July 22, 2014 Back in late April, council decided to put its support behind a move to prevent invasive mussels from … Read more
EDITORIAL: Conservation key to future
Penticton Western News – July 15, 2014 The Okanagan Basin Water Board has re-launched its Okanagan WaterWise campaign. Bringing water issues to the forefront in … Read more
Conservation key to future
Penticton Western News – July 15, 2014 The Okanagan Basin Water Board has re-launched its Okanagan WaterWise campaign. Bringing water issues to the forefront in … Read more
Officials make water pledge
Vernon Morning Star – July 11, 2014 With the heat of summer here, the valley’s elected officials are asking residents to take the pledge to … Read more
Local governments team up to save water this summer
InfoTel News – July 11, 2014 OKANAGAN – Okanagan mayors are challenging residents to conserve water this summer as part of the Okanagan WaterWise program. … Read more
The Okanagan gets water wise
Kelowna Capital News – July 10, 2014 An El Niño taking shape on the Pacific might help ease conditions in California, but 77 per cent … Read more
Okanagan mayors challenge each other and residents to “Make Water Work” this summer
Kelowna, B.C. – With the heat of summer upon us, and looking at the stats for water use in the Okanagan, this valley’s mayors and … Read more
Water conservation challenge
Castanet – July 9, 2014 Mayors and councillors from up and down the Okanagan Valley have challenged their citizens to conserve water. According to the … Read more
Okanagan Mayors Challenge Each Other and Residents to Make Water Work
CivicInfoBC – July 9, 2014 The Okanagan Basin Water Board, its Okanagan WaterWise program and local government and water utility partners throughout the valley, are … Read more