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Amphibious craft eyed for Valley’s battle against water weeds

The Daily Courier – September 29, 2022 Deployment of new weed-whacking machines on Okanagan lakes has been delayed while officials investigate the feasibility for local … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags amphibious, German-made harvester, milfoil

Xeriscape perennials show its not just about rocks and cacti

Castanet – Sigrie Kendrick – September 28, 2022

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise, Okanagan Xeriscape Association, OXA, Sigrie Kendrick

Area director speaks out against subdivision

Times Chronicle – September 24, 2022 Building three homes on three small lots on the corner of a neighbourhood is just too much density, says … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags community sewer, Kaleden, Septic, subdivision

Okanagan Water Board bracing for the effects of climate change

Vernon Morning Star – September 24, 2022

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags climate change, flood, flood mapping

Okanagan water efforts celebrated

Water Canada – September 19, 2022

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Annual Meeting, Make Water Work, OBWB, Okanagan WaterWise

Armstrong crowned water champion for fifth time

Kelowna Capital News – September 18, 2022

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Armstrong mayor named ‘Make Water Work’ champion

Vernon Matters – September 16, 2022 The mayor of Armstrong has received recognition for work to reduce water waste in his community. The Okanagan Basin … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Armstrong, Make Water Work, Make Water Work Champion, mayors, Okanagan WaterWise

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

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags Make Water Work, Make Water Work Champion

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

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags milfoil

Perennials are better planted in fall, not spring

Castanet – Sigrie Kendrick – September 14, 2022

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise, Okanagan Xeriscape Association, OXA

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

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Town of Oliver, water restrictions

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

Categories Featured, Recently Added, What's New Tags AGM, Annual General Meeting

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

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags boating impacts, Don't Move A Mussel, mussel, Okanagan Lake

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

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags mussel, OLWQS, Osoyoos Lake, Osoyoos Lake Water Quality Society

Educational xeriscape garden springs up in West Kelowna

Kelowna Capital News – August 16, 2022

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Okanagan Xeriscape Association, OXA, West Kelowna

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

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags milfoil, South Okanagan, Vaseux Lake, Vaseux Lake Stewardship Association

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

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags milfoil, South Okanagan, Vaseux Lake, Vaseux Lake Stewardship Association

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

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags milfoil, South Okanagan, Vaseux Lake, Vaseux Lake Stewardship Association

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

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags milfoil, Vaseux Lake, Vaseux Lake Stewardship Association

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

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags aridity, climate change, drought planning, Okanagan valley

Invasive mussel war continues with information as a weapon

Kelowna Daily Courier – August 2, 2022

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Don't Move A Mussel, Lake Country, mussel

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

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Don't Move A Mussel, mussel

Keep making water work for the victory

Okanagan Advertiser – July 21, 2022

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Make Water Work

Summerland reservoir upgrade completed under budget

Penticton Western News – July 21, 2022

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags reservoir upgrade, Summerland

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

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Isintok dam, Summerland, Trout Creek
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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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    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
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    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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