Board Report – June 15
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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Water Board releases position statement refusing responsibility for mussel control
Kelowna, B.C. – With the Province of B.C.’s declaration of June as “Invasive Species Action Month,” to bring awareness to invasives including zebra and quagga … Read more
John Slater’s Legacy for Okanagan Water
As we mark the passing of John Slater, former Liberal MLA and mayor of Osoyoos, let us especially remember and celebrate him as a champion for water.
OBWB Position Statement on invasive zebra and quagga mussels
The Okanagan Basin Water Board has released a seven-point Position Statement on invasive zebra and quagga mussels. The paper notes the province’s recent announcement of … Read more
Okanagan Basin Water Board demands more action on invasive mussels
May 9, 2015 – Infotel News OKANAGAN – The Okanagan Basin Water Board is calling on the provincial government to step up the fight against … Read more
“State of the Basin” webinar – May 15
The OBWB will be hosting a webinar Friday, May 15, 11am – noon, providing an update on the state of the valley’s water supply, including … Read more
Board Report – May 2015
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
Launch of unique project prompts valley mayors to challenge residents to “Make Water Work” in their yards
Kelowna, B.C. – With the warm weather, lower-than-average valley water levels and sprinklers already turning on, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) and its WaterWise … Read more
Missed this morning’s interview with our Water Stewardship Director Nelson Jatel?
AM1150 – April 20, 2015 Drastic drought in California & the incredibly dry Okanagan spring has many watching water supplies in our valley closely… Tune … Read more
Brynne Morrice discusses his film “Mussel Threat” with AM1150’s Phil Johnson
AM1150 – April 16, 2015 LISTEN as Brynne Morrice discusses his film “Mussel Threat” with AM1150’s Phil Johnson: http://chirb.it/P1kHqm WATCH the film here: http://vimeo.com/125057151 www.DontMoveAMussel.ca … Read more
Okanagan filmmaker launches movie – draws attention to menace of invasive mussels
Kelowna, B.C. – Late last summer, after learning of the threat posed by invasive zebra and quagga mussels, Brynne Morrice set out to learn more … Read more
Provincial announcement on BC mussel defence efforts a “good start”
Kelowna, B.C. – For three-and a-half years, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has been sounding the alarm about the strong possibility of invasive zebra … Read more
Interview – the value of water
March 19, 2015 – AM1150 Steal of a deal?! Fun interview – serious subject! Our own Anna Warwick Sears discloses her water bill – 64 … Read more
New study looks at attitudes surrounding Canadian water supply
Grab a glass of tap water, sit back & check out this piece we did with Global BC as part of Canada Water Week, regarding … Read more
Okanagan celebrates Canada Water Week with films, kids contest, panel, prizes and more
Kelowna, B.C. – There’s something for everyone as the Okanagan Basin Water Board and its outreach program Okanagan WaterWise prepares to celebrate UN World Water … Read more
Board Report – March 2015
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
Funds flow to Okanagan projects that will protect valley water
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has approved $300,000 in funding to 18 projects that will help conserve and improve the quality … Read more
Audio: OBWB Chair Doug Findlater on need for BC Government action on mussels
AM1150 – February 26, 2015 Missed this morning’s interview with our Chair Doug Findlater about the need for serious action by the province on invasive … Read more
We need a mussel strategy
Castanet – February 25, 2015 For years residents in the Okanagan and across B.C. have feared the day an invasive mussel would make its way … Read more
Demands escalate to stop mussel invasion
Vernon Morning Star – February 22, 2015 Demand is growing for provincial action to prevent a threat to Okanagan lakes. Lake Country council is asking … Read more
Board Report – February
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
Tools to Fight Invasive Species
MPs Ron Cannan and Dan Albas were in Kelowna Friday to announce proposed regulations to battle invasive aquatic species. The regulatory framework would give provinces … Read more
Vandalism to Okanagan Milfoil Machine Puts Breaks on Weed Control Efforts
Kelowna, B.C. – With only weeks left to rototill milfoil in Osoyoos Lake before winter freeze-up, vandalism and theft from one of the Okanagan Basin … Read more
Okanagan Wetlands Benefit From Funds and Strong Partnerships
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) and Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA) held a joint news conference today at Fascieux Creek Wetland in … Read more
Board Report – November
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