Xeriscape – not zero-scape – your yard
Peachland View – July 19, 2013 Yards can be designed to reduce the amount of water – and time – needed for maintenance.
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Don’t let the lake fool you
Vernon Morning Star – July 19, 2013 We’re surrounded by beautiful lakes in the Okanagan and that can make it hard to believe we could … Read more
Water board given 5-year go-ahead for Okanagan milfoil control
Osoyoos Daily News – July 18, 2013 Working with the province of B.C., the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has been given a five-year agreement … Read more
Water board gets OK for new milfoil plan
Daily Courier – July 18, 2013 The Okanagan Basin Water Board has been given the go ahead for a new plan to control milfoil.
Water Board Given 5-Year Go-Ahead for Okanagan Milfoil Control
Working with the Province of B.C., the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has been given a five-year agreement for milfoil control on Okanagan Lakes, ensuring … Read more
Water board given five year go-ahead for Okanagan milfoil control
InfoTel Multimeda – July 17, 2013 Kelowna, BC – Working with the Province of BC, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has been given a … Read more
Make water work campaign
PENTICTON AND SOUTH OKANAGAN Castanet – Jul 17, 2013 To inspire Okanagan residents to make water work, local governments and the Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen have … Read more
Make Water Work Campaign
Castanet – July 17, 2013 To inspire Okanagan residents to make water work, local governments and the Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen have partnered with the Okanagan … Read more
Okanagan Residents Use More Water, But Have Less Than Rest of Canada
July 17, 2013 – AM1150
Weighing two new proposed paths for protecting our water
July 17, 2013 – The Tyee
New money announced to help wetlands areas in the Okanagan
Lake Country Calendar – July 16, 2013 The B.C. WIldlife Federation is applauding a couple different funding announcements that will go towards an Okanagan-valley wide … Read more
Water contest to cut down on water waste
InfoTel Multimedia – July 15, 2013 PENTICTON – A water contest might cut down on Okanagan’s high water consumption. Okanagan residents use 675 litres of … Read more
Valley must protect its water
Westside Weekly – July 14, 2013 Pressures to spike demand for water dramatically by 2030. Devastating floods in Alberta and a deluge in Toronto highlight … Read more
Wetlands projects gets $160,000 in funding
Kelowna Capital News – July 12, 2013 Funding was approved for a trio of Okanagan Basin Water Board projects to lay the groundwork for a … Read more
Climate expert urges Okanagan residents to conserve water
The Daily Courier – July 12, 2013 Water demand expected to increase 30 per cent by 2030. Recent devastating floods in Alberta and this week’s … Read more
BE WATERWISE : Don’t let the beautiful lake fool you
Peachland View – July 11, 2013 Even though the Okanagan boasts many lakes, there is less freshwater available here than almost anywhere in Canada.
Water board reaps funding rewards
Vernon Morning Star – July 10, 2013 Funding has been approved for a trio of Okanagan Basin Water Board projects to lay the groundwork for … Read more
Growers seek support
Vernon Morning Star – June 30, 2013 Okanagan orchardists are looking to civic leaders to help keep the industry viable. The B.C. Fruit Growers Association … Read more
SLIPP opts to move ahead
Salmon Arm Observer – June 18, 2013 SLIPP may not be sliding away, after all. Environmentalists were concerned the Shuswap Lake Integrated Planning Process (SLIPP) … Read more
Prevent invasive species from gaining a toehold
Kelowna Capital News – June 13, 2013 Three different organizations are campaigning to prevent the spread of zebra and quagga mussels into B.C. waters, the … Read more
Regional District of North Okanagan directors reveal expenses
Vernon Morning Star – June 07, 2013 Regional District of North Okanagan directors insist their salaries reflect a lot of hard work on behalf of … Read more
Students Express A Love of Water
Kelowna Capital News – May 24, 2013
Okanagan kids share love of water in pictures and win
Infotel – May 23, 2013
Okanagan Water Stewardship Council Wins National Award of Excellence
On March 22, the council was awarded the first-ever Council of the Federation “Excellence in Water Stewardship Award” for B.C. The Council of the Federation … Read more
Grant funds flow to projects to conserve or improve Okanagan water
The Okanagan Basin Water Board has approved $300,000 in funding from its Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) Grant Program to 19 projects in the … Read more