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Saving water for Okanagan farmers

Kelowna Capital News – August 16, 2013 Without water, vegetation, including our food crops, stands little chance of survival in the heat of an Okanagan … Read more

Categories In the News Tags farmers, farming, Okanagan WaterWise

Enderby joins the battle over invasive mussels

Vernon Morning Star – August 14, 2013 The fight over invasive species is making waves in the Shuswap. Enderby’s Shuswap River Ambassadors are helping promote … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Don't Move A Mussel, Enderby

RDOS urges local citizens to make ‘WaterWise pledge’ in coming weeks

August 14, 2013 – Osoyoos Times

Categories In the News Tags Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise, Osoyoos, RDOS

Make Water Work

Vernon Morning Star – August 7, 2013 Most of the residential water we use in the Okanagan is used outside on our lawns and gardens. … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise

Don’t Move a Mussel – webinar

dontmoveamussel.ca

On June 19, 2013 the OBWB and Okanagan WaterWise held a free online seminar regarding zebra and quagga mussels, the impact an invasion would have … Read more

Categories Featured, Recently Added Tags Don't Move A Mussel, mussel, webinar

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Make Water Work!

Find our Make Water Work radio ads here: Radio ad #1: Don’t mow. Let it grow. Leave grass 2-3 inches tall. Water stays longer when … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise, radio

New practices taking root in the Okanagan

InfoTel Multimedia – August 3, 2013 Whether it’s embracing a yellowed lawn, or landscaping with drought resistant plants, residents in the Okanagan Valley are finding … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Anna Anderson, Go Golden, Okanagan WaterWise

Put water from your home to work in your garden

Lake Country Calendar – August 1, 2013 Most of the residential water we use in the Okanagan is used outside on our lawns and gardens. … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Lake Country, Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise

If you water your lawn Make Water Work!

July 31, 2013 – Osoyoos Times

Categories In the News Tags Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise

Okanagan charr farm survives upstream battle

Penticton Western News – July 30, 2013 Taking shape inside a cluster of buildings on a rural property near Oliver is a fish farm its … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Okanagan charr farm

Agreement with province clears way for milfoil control

Penticton Western News – July 30, 2013 With the associated regulatory mess squared away, work can begin to mow down an invasive species that’s made … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Eurasian Watermilfoil, milfoil

If you water your lawn, make your water work

Kelowna Capital News – July 30, 2013 Most of the residential water we use in the Okanagan is used outside on our lawns and gardens. … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise

Make Water Work Campaign

Osoyoos Daily News – July 29, 2013 Ron Doucette, Director of Operation is displaying the “Make Water Work” magnet…

Categories In the News Tags Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise, Osoyoos

Agreement cuts red tape for milfoil control program

July 24, 2013 – Osoyoos Times

Categories In the News Tags milfoil

Take the pledge to Make Water Work

Osoyoos Daily News – July 23, 2013 We are asking residents of Osoyoos to “Take the Pledge” to Make Water Work and be entered to … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise

Region mussels up infestation protection

Vernon Morning Star – July 21, 2013 Pressure is growing to prevent a potentially devastating species from moving to the Okanagan. The Regional District of … Read more

Categories Recently Added Tags Don't Move A Mussel, Regional District of North Okanagan, Zebra Mussel

Mussel threat can’t be ignored

Vernon Morning Star – July 21, 2013 We all know the story of the boy who cried wolf, but concerns about zebra and quagga mussels … Read more

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

Region mussels up infestation protection

July 21, 2013 – Vernon Morning Star

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

5-year go-ahead is an important step – Osoyoos Mayor Stu Wells

Osoyoos Daily News – July 20, 2013 Working with the Province of B.C, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has been given a five-year agreement … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Eurasian Watermilfoil, milfoil

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.

Categories In the News Tags Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise, xeriscape

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

Categories In the News Tags Make Water Work, myth of abundance, Okanagan WaterWise

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

Categories In the News Tags Eurasian Watermilfoil, milfoil

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.

Categories In the News Tags Eurasian Watermilfoil, 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

Categories Media Releases Tags Eurasian Watermilfoil, milfoil

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

Categories In the News Tags Eurasian Watermilfoil, milfoil
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  • OBWB Sounds Alarm: Private Member’s Bill Poses Threat to Watersheds,Drinking Water, and Local Governments
    Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is joining local governments and the Union of BC Municipalities in sounding the alarm over BILL M 216 ... Read more
  • 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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  • Board Report – October 2025
    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
    𝐎𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐧𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟒. That crisp fall air isn’t fooling anyone. The Okanagan is now at an Drought Level 4, rare for ... Read more
  • Okanagan Water Board Invests in ‘Artificial Dog’s Nose’: UBCO eDNA Tool Promises Revolution in Invasive Mussel Detection
    Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has committed $200,000 towards funding a UBC Okanagan (UBCO)-led pioneering research project that promises ... Read more

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