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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

Categories In the News

Breaking the ice

Related Files 130116_breaking_the_ice_osoyoos_times_photo-cutline-pdf

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

Related Files 120917_pending_population_boom_in_okanagan_will_present_water_challenges_says_expert__osoyoos_times-pdf

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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

Categories In the News

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

Categories In the News

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

  • October 2026 Board Highlights
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  • Vernon Teen Wins Environmental Flows 2026 Indigenous Youth Logo Contest
  • Drought Bulletin | Summer 2026 Setting New Record Lows: Water Conservation is Essential – Aug. 8, 2026
  • Rotary-Led Fundraiser Exceeds Target, Boosting Invasive Mussel Detection Research
  • Drought Bulletin – Every Drop Counts: Okanagan Faces Continued Water Stress Heading into Peak Summer Heat – July 15, 2026

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  • Brewing super El Niño adding fuel to North Okanagan’s water concerns - Kelowna Capital News
  • Super El Nino forming, could have serious impacts on Vernon and the Okanagan - Vernon Matters
  • Remembrance Day services taking place across the Central Okanagan - Lake Country Calendar
  • Water level low in Okanagan Lake - Victoria News
  • Oliver reclaims Okanagan water conservation championship - Castanet
  • Where community meets the water - City of Kelowna
  • Okanagan Basin Water Board warning of a warm and dry 2027 - Castanet
  • Water scarcity hits unprecedented bone-dry levels in the Okanagan - Penticton Western News
  • Water conservation urged as Okanagan reaches "high" scarcity levels - Penticton Western News
  • Okanagan drought reaches highest level as water supplies hit record lows - Vernon Matters
  • Lake levels hit record lows in Okanagan halfway through summer - Kelowna Capital News
  • Orchardists seek emergency wells as North Okanagan water crisis deepens - Castanet

Media Releases

  • Youth voices, global expertise and Indigenous leadership shape Environmental Flows ConferenceOctober 30, 2026
  • October 2026 Board HighlightsOctober 16, 2026
  • Vernon Teen Wins Environmental Flows 2026 Indigenous Youth Logo ContestSeptember 10, 2026

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What’s New:

  • Drought Bulletin | Summer 2026 Setting New Record Lows: Water Conservation is Essential – Aug. 8, 2026
    As we reach the halfway point of the summer, the Okanagan’s water situation remains extremely concerning. With plenty of hot and dry weeks ahead, communities ... Read more
  • Weed ‘Em and Reap: Help Name the Okanagan’s New Milfoil Harvester
    Ahead of the public launch of the new transforming milfoil harvester in late spring, the OBWB is inviting the public to help name the machine ... Read more
  • Board Report – April 2026
    Read the April OBWB Board Report Early melt = summer water risk Drought messaging is regional challenge Invasive mussel treatments fall short → prevention critical ... Read more
  • Board Report – February 2026
    What happened at the February Water Board meeting? Chair and Vice-Chair Elections for 2026. 73% of Okanagan boat launch users know this… Half of mussel-fouled ... Read more
  • Drought Bulletin – December 1, 2025
    ️The snow is here, but the Okanagan is still running on low battery! Since 2022, we’ve battled persistent drought conditions. The 2025 dry season was ... Read more
  • 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

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