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Vernon Morning Star

Don’t expect panacea

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WaterWise challenge launches awareness week

Vernon Morning Star – March 19, 2013

Categories In the News Tags Okanagan WaterWise, Okanagan WaterWise Challenge

Council backs milfoil control

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Categories In the News Tags Eurasian Watermilfoil, milfoil

Kal Lake source shut down

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Director dives into water board position

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Mussels require immediate action

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Board taking grant requests

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Okanagan welcomes drought tips from Las Vegas speaker

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Water budget ‘steady’

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Water unites leaders

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Topsoil guides releases

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Garden event showcases WaterWise effort

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University establishes water sustainability position Okanagan Valley

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New Okanagan Science Centre exhibit makes a splash

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Cherryville conquers challenge

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Okanagan honoured in water study

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Township supports Laird upgrades

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Regional districts talking transit, water and air

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RDNO Board Appointments Proceed

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Council to keep tight reins on finances

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Conservation grants available

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Board revisits old method of handling stormwater runoff

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Storm water requires diverse approach

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Water protection benefits returning sockeye

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Presentation highlights H20

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What’s New:

  • 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
  • Drought Bulletin – October 3, 2025
    Don’t be fooled by the fall weather—the Okanagan is still in drought! Following a record-breaking September heatwave and very little rain, streamflows are dangerously low ... Read more
  • Drought Bulletin – September 11, 2025
    Drought Level Raised in the Okanagan The drought level has now been raised to 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟑, reflecting dangerously low flows in local creeks and rivers. ... Read more
  • OBWB Annual Report Highlights Progress and Future of Okanagan Water
    Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) held its Annual Meeting today in Kelowna, with presentations and discussions centered around this year’s theme ... Read more

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