Agents catch Zebra mussels at Osoyoos border
CBC | Daybreak South – March 20, 2014 We’ve been sharing stories about the dangers of invasive Zebra and Quagga Mussels. It now appears Okanagan … Read more
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Invasive mussels were bound for Okanagan Lake
Infotel – March 19, 2014 KELOWNA – An invasive mussel nearly made an unwanted debut in the Okanagan last week. The Okanagan Basin Water Board … Read more
Education at Water Week
Castanet – March 19, 2014 This week is Canada Water Week and the Okanagan Basin Water Board is using it as an opportunity to both … Read more
Boat at border decontaminated
Oliver Daily News – March 19, 2014 On the evening of March 12th, a Canada Customs official notified the BC Conservation Officer service that they … Read more
Media Alert – Zebra/Quagga mussel-infested boat found at Osoyoos border crossing
KELOWNA – On the evening of March 12th, a Canada Customs official notified the BC Conservation Officer service that they found what looked like zebra … Read more
WATCH: Mussels almost make their way into Okanagan Lake
Globalnews.ca – March 19, 2014 OSOYOOS — A close call for Okanagan Lake after Canada Customs Officials found what appeared to be zebra or quagga … Read more
Kids map their tap
Vernon Morning Star – March 16, 2014 Kids have a chance to take part in Canada Water Week, March 17 to 23. The 4th annual … Read more
B.C.’s new water law welcomed
Okanagan Sunday – March 16, 2014 The Okanagan Water Stewardship Council’s initial reaction to last Tuesday’s introduction of a new water law in the B.C. … Read more
Positive first steps in new BC water act
Castanet – March 15, 2014 The Okanagan Water Stewardship Council is reacting to Tuesday’s introduction of a new water act in the B.C. legislature. The … Read more
Okanagan Water Stewardship council responds to proposed B.C. water law
Kelowna Capital News – March 14, 2014 The Okanagan Water Stewardship Council’s initial reaction to the Tuesday, March 11 introduction of a new water act … Read more
Okanagan celebrates Water Week with several activities
Kelowna Capital News – March 14, 2014 There’s something for everyone as the Okanagan Basin Water Board and its outreach program, Okanagan WaterWise, prepares to … Read more
Events planned to mark World Water Day
Kelowna Daily Courier – March 14, 2014 UBC’s Okanagan campus and the Okanagan Basin Water Board have planned three days of events and activities in … Read more
UBC supports World Water Day with community events
UBCO – March 13, 2014 UBC’s Okanagan campus has planned three days of events and activities in support of World Water Day, March 22. World … Read more
Okanagan Basin Water Board Director Pleased With Water Sustainability Act
AM1150 – March 12, 2014 On Tuesday, the provincial government introduced the Water Sustainability Act into the B.C. Legislature for first reading. The goal is … Read more
Okanagan celebrates Canada Water Week with film screening, kids contest, panel & prizes
We’re VERY excited to share with you this year’s event line-up in celebration of Canada Water Week, starting this Monday, March 17! To start… we … Read more
Invasive mussels plan proposed
Capital News – March 11, 2014 The Okanagan Basin Water Board is recommending to the province it develop a “Made in B.C.” business plan to … Read more
OBWB celebrates Canada Water Week
The Daily Courier – March 19, 2014 The Okanagan Basin Water Board and its outreach program, Okanagan WaterWise, celebrate UN World Water Day and Canada … Read more
Region takes aim at mussels
Vernon Morning Star – March 9, 2014 Local officials are continuing to urge senior counterparts to join the fight against invasive mussels. The Regional District … Read more
WATERMARK – Award-winning documentary – March 17, 2014
Celebrate UN World Water Day / Canada Water Week with us! Join us for a special presentation of this award-winning documentary – showing ONE NIGHT … Read more
Board Report – March 2014
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
Politicians take on mussels
February 27, 2014 – Westside Weekly Lakes pay hefty price to clean up mussels Tiny marine mussels don’t pay much attention to laws, so you … Read more
Invasive species costly to environment
Castanet – February 25, 2014 Invasive species are sadly not new to Okanagan-Coquihalla. Cattle Ranchers have battled with the loss of valuable grazing lands on … Read more
Invasive mussels back in Okanagan group’s cross-hairs
Penticton Western News – February 13, 2014 B.C. should take a page out of Idaho’s playbook if it wants to block the spread of invasive … Read more
Water board wants senior governments to get serious about zebra mussel threat in Okanagan
Osoyoos Times – February 12, 2014 The Okanagan Basin Water Board is doing what it can to raise awareness and stop an infestation of invasive … Read more
CBC Radio – Water group demands action on mussels
CBC – Daybreak South | Feb 12, 2014 The Okanagan Basin Water Board wants the provincial and federal government to take efforts to prevent the … Read more