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Okanagan water conservation efforts celebrated

Kelowna, B.C. – As summer winds down, so too does the Okanagan’s Make Water Work campaign, with a celebration of those who worked to conserve … Read more

Milfoil infestation continues to plague Okanagan watershed

Vernon Morning Star – September 15, 2022 It has been more than 50 years since the invasive Eurasian milfoil emerged in the Okanagan Water Basin. … Read more

Perennials are better planted in fall, not spring

Castanet – Sigrie Kendrick – September 14, 2022

Town of Oliver lifts all water restrictions

Castanet – August 26, 2022 The Town of Oliver has lifted stage one water restrictions for their area and rural water system customers as of … Read more

Annual Meeting – September 9, 2022

Please join us for the Okanagan Basin Water Board’s 2022 Annual Meeting: RENEWING CONNECTIONS on Sept. 9, 2022 in Kelowna, B.C. Follow this link to … Read more

OBWB share important lessons with public

Times Chronicle – August 21, 2022 Along with their continual work to educate the public about invasive freshwater mussels, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) … Read more

Osoyoos Lake Water Society hosting public education event on how to keep Osoyoos Lake free of Invasive Mussels

Castanet – August 17, 2022 Efforts to educate Osoyoos Lake users on how to keep it free of Invasive Mussels are continuing with a special … Read more

Educational xeriscape garden springs up in West Kelowna

Kelowna Capital News – August 16, 2022

Milfoil harvesting to return on Vaseux Lake after years of persistent pressure

Castanet – August 10, 2022 Milfoil harvesting will resume on Vaseux Lake in the South Okanagan for the first time in more than 30 years. … Read more

South Okanagan lake ready for easy use again after 30 years

Penticton Western News – August 10, 2022 It’s been a long time coming but Vaseux Lake is once again a place where people could enjoy … Read more

This South Okanagan lake is open for recreational use again

InfoNews – August 10, 2022 Vaseux Lake in the South Okanagan can be enjoyed by swimmers and kayakers again. Every summer for years, the lake … Read more

Milfoil attack launched on Vaseux Lake

Penticton Herald – August 9, 2022 Invasive weeds that have become established in Vaseux Lake are now getting their first trim in more than 30 … Read more

Aridity map shows valley as top concern

The Daily Courier – August 8, 2022 An international team of scientists has released a new world map on aridity, confirming the Okanagan Valley as … Read more

Invasive mussel war continues with information as a weapon

Kelowna Daily Courier – August 2, 2022

Big push to stop invasive mussels at the border

Times Chronicle – July 22, 2022 Since 2015, B.C. has taken its fight against invasive zebra and quagga mussels to the streets with the Invasive Mussel Defence … Read more

Keep making water work for the victory

Okanagan Advertiser – July 21, 2022

Summerland reservoir upgrade completed under budget

Penticton Western News – July 21, 2022

Completed repairs on Summerland’s Isintok Dam an important part for District’s water supply in the face of climate change

Castanet – July 20, 2022 One of Summerland’s key dams has been repaired and reopened after an issue was found in 2013 with one of … Read more