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Osoyoos Times

Invasive mussels would ‘devastate’ Okanagan lakes, Wells warns

Osoyoos Times – March 13, 2013

Categories In the News Tags mussel, Zebra Mussel

As IJC signs off on dam agreement, mayor wants larger watershed initiative

Related Files 130226_mayor_wants_larger_watershed_initiative_osoyoos_times-pdf

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Breaking the ice

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PENDING POPULATION BOOM IN OKANAGAN VALLEY WILL PRESENT NUMEROUS WATER CHALLENGES, SAYS EXPERT

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PARTNERSHIPS WERE KEY IN ALLOWING NORTHWEST SEWER EXTENSION PROJECT TO FINALLY BECOME REALITY

Related Files 120905_partnerships_key_in_allowing_northwest_sewer_project_osoyoos_times-pdf

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MANY RESIDENTS ON SOLANA BAY ARE UPSET WITH THE INCREASING AMOUNT OF DEEP, DIRTY SLUDGE

Related Files 120822_many_solana_bay_residents_upset_with_sludge_osoyoos_times-pdf

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John Slater: 30 years and counting

Related Files 111208_john_slater_30_years_and_counting_osoyoos_times-pdf

Categories In the News Tags John Slater

RELIEF AT WITHDRAWAL OF DAM PROPOSAL

Related Files 110922_relief_at_withdrawal_of_dam_proposal_osoyoos_times-pdf

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MILFOIL SOUTH OF BORDER TO BE TREATED WITH HERBICIDE

Related Files 110915_milfoil_south_of_border_to_be_treated_with_herbicide_osoyoos_times-pdf

Categories In the News Tags Herbicide, Osoyoos Lake

Early bird deadline for Water Forum is Sept. 15

Related Files 110812_early_bird_deadline_for_osoyoos_water_forum_osoyoos_times-pdf

Categories In the News Tags Osoyoos Lake Water Science Forum

U.S. LAKESHORE RESIDENTS SAY PLANS FOR HERBICIDE USE ABOUT NEED TO ERADICATE MILFOIL

Related Files 110803_us_residents_say_plans_for_herbicide_use_about_need_to_eradicate_milfoil_osoyoos_times-pdf

Categories In the News Tags Herbicide, Osoyoos Lake

OKANAGAN BASIN WATER BOARD ASKS U.S. WEED-CONTROL ORGANIZATION TO RECONSIDER USE OF HERBICIDE IN FIGHT AGAINST MILFOIL IN OSOYOOS LAKE

Related Files 110713_obwb_asks_us_to_reconsider_use_of_herbicide_on_milfoil_in_osoyoos_lake_osoyoos_times-pdf

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600 RESIDENTIAL UNITS PLANNED FOR WILLOW BEACH

Related Files 110622_600_residential_units_planned_for_willow_beach_osoyoos_times-pdf

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Local Leaders say plan to put phase 2 sewer pipe under high-water mark won’t hurt lake

The Town of Osoyoos is now accepting tenders for Phase 2 of the Northwest Sector Sewer Project that will service 16 existing homes along 148th Street towards Roberts Point.

Categories In the News

Water Board Considers Cooperation With US Groups to Battle Milfoil

Related Files 101109-pdf

Categories In the News Tags milfoil

Letter to Editor – Gratitude for the milfoil harvest

Related Files 100825_lettereditor-pdf

Categories In the News Tags milfoil

Recently Added

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  • Drought Bulletin – June 13, 2025
  • Board Report – June 2025
  • New Tool Helps Protect Okanagan Streams and Fish with Real-Time Science-Driven Insights!
  • Okanagan Resilience Starts in Your Yard: Discover FireSmart™ and Waterwise Landscaping
  • Province Boosts Aquatic Protection: Invasive Mussel Focus in Proposed Wildlife Act Changes 

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RSS Okanagan Water News (click to personalize)

  • North Okanagan gondola a go, restaurant in question - Vernon Morning Star
  • Stolen boat recovered from Okanagan lake: Traced to Alberta - AM 1150
  • Stolen boat from Alberta recovered on Okanagan Lake, B.C. RCMP say - CTV News
  • Okanagan Gondola back at Regional District of North Okanagan for various issues - Castanet
  • North Okanagan water levels return to normal range ahead of summer - Castanet
  • A call to action for Okanagan waterfront property owners - Penticton Western News
  • UPDATE: Okanagan water park to open with 'limited attractions' - Salmon Arm Observer
  • Lake Okanagan Resort owners have plan to rebuild, need provincial help - West K News
  • Water restrictions lifted for some Regional District of North Okanagan customers - Vernon News - Castanet
  • Emergency water restriction for some North Okanagan residents - Castanet
  • Regional District Central Okanagan moves to Stage 2 water restrictions - Lake Country Calendar
  • Central Okanagan Regional District brings in watering restrictions - Kelowna News - Castanet

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  • New Tool Helps Protect Okanagan Streams and Fish with Real-Time Science-Driven Insights!May 26, 2025
  • Okanagan Resilience Starts in Your Yard: Discover FireSmart™ and Waterwise LandscapingMay 21, 2025
  • Province Boosts Aquatic Protection: Invasive Mussel Focus in Proposed Wildlife Act Changes May 12, 2025

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  • Drought Bulletin – June 13, 2025
    Regional drought level vs. YOUR watering rules: What’s the difference?Here’s the scoop: The Okanagan could be heading into another hot, dry summer. Conditions across the ... Read more
  • Board Report – June 2025
    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
  • New Tool Helps Protect Okanagan Streams and Fish with Real-Time Science-Driven Insights!
    Syilx Territory, Penticton, B.C. – As the Okanagan region faces increasing environmental pressures and the critical need to balance human water use with ecosystem health, the ... Read more
  • Okanagan Resilience Starts in Your Yard: Discover FireSmart™ and Waterwise Landscaping
    Armstrong, B.C. – Syilx Territory – A new campaign was launched today on the cusp of wildfire season, titled “Make Water Work, Plant FireSmart™.” Held ... Read more
  • Province Boosts Aquatic Protection: Invasive Mussel Focus in Proposed Wildlife Act Changes 
    Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. –  The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) acknowledges a significant step forward in the ongoing effort to protect B.C.’s waterways from ... Read more
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    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

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