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In the News

Okanagan board supports inspection stations to stop spread of invasive mussels

February 12, 2016

February 12, 2016 – Vancouver Sun The Okanagan Basin Water Board wants the B.C. government set up eight inspection stations along the Alberta and Washington … Read more

Categories In the News Tags boat inspection stations, Don't Move A Mussel, mussel

Study to look at water needs

February 12, 2016 – KissFM The Okanagan Basin Water Board has secured a federal gas tax grant for a study to get a better handle on the water needs in … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Environmental Flow Needs, federal Gas Tax Fund, Stream flows

Water project funds announced today

February 12, 2016 – Kelowna Daily Courier

Categories In the News Tags Grants, Water Conservation & Quality Improvement, WCQI

Study eyes boat traffic

February 11, 2016

February 11, 2016 – Vernon Morning Star A proposed study of boat traffic on Kalamalka and Wood lakes could stir up some waves. The Okanagan … Read more

Categories In the News Tags boat traffic, Kalamalka Lake, OCCP, Wood Lake

Snowpacks higher this year, but melt timing and rains will determine if we get drought or floods

February 10, 2016

February 10, 2016 – Osoyoos Times Snowfalls this winter mean the snowpack in local river basins is much higher this year than last, but the … Read more

Categories In the News Tags drought, melt timing, snow pack

Wetlands talk and your

February 7, 2016

February 7, 2016 – Kelowna Daily Courier

Categories In the News Tags Okanagan Wetlands Strategy, wetlands

Law centre boosts water fight

February 6, 2016

February 5, 2016 – Vernon Morning Star The fight by Spallumcheen residents to protect its drinking water source has gained more weight. The University of … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Interior Health, nitrates, Save Hullcar Aquifer Team

Battling invasive species? Release the hounds (and drones)

February 2, 2016

February 2, 2016 – Vancouver Sun Dogs and drones are the latest weapons in the fight against invasive species, a global problem estimated to cause … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Don't Move A Mussel, invasive species, mussel, sniffer dogs

Penticton council highlights

January 29, 2016

Jnuary 30, 2016 – Castanet

Categories In the News Tags letter of support, Okanagan Nation Alliance, water flow monitoring

Prepare to take the pledge for Peachland and be more waterwise

January 29, 2016 – Peachland View Clearly we experienced an eye-opening event last year, both locally and in the greater region surrounding us. That is, … Read more

Categories In the News Tags drought, Mayor's Desk, Peachland

RDNO appointments made

January 24, 2016

January 24, 2016 – Vernon Morning Star Members of the Regional District of North Okanagan board have been given their assignments.

Categories In the News Tags board appointments, RDNO

Okanagan water board wants federal Liberals to pony up for invasive mussel fight

January 21, 2016

January 14, 2016 – InfoNews.ca The new Liberal government in Ottawa has promised to spend billions in new infrastructure money and the Okanagan Basin Water … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Don't Move A Mussel, federal government, mussel

OBWB appeals to new federal government for help to keep invasive mussels out of Pacific Northwest

January 20, 2016

January 20, 2016 – Osoyoos Times The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is appealing to the new federal government to step up efforts to prevent … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Don't Move A Mussel, federal government, mussel

Letter to Editor – OBWB urges feds to stop mussel spread

January 20, 2016 – Kelowna Capital News

Categories In the News Tags Don't Move A Mussel, federal government, letter to editor, mussel

Board asks Ottawa to flex muscles on mussels

January 17, 2016

January 17, 2016 – Vernon Morning Star Ottawa is being pressured to stop the potential invasion of mussels in the Okanagan. The Okanagan Basin Water … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Don't Move A Mussel, federal government, mussel

Water board urges MPs to join mussel fight

January 16, 2016

January 16, 2016 – Okanagan Saturday The Okanagan Basin Water Board is rallying federal politicians to get involved in the fight against invasive mussels. “We … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Don't Move A Mussel, federal government, mussel

Feds urged to flex mussels

January 15, 2016

January 15, 2016 – Castanet The feds need to step up to prevent invasive mussels from entering the Pacific Northwest. That sentiment comes from the Okanagan Basin … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Don't Move A Mussel, federal government, mussel

Government Urged to Do More in the Fight Against Invasive Mussels

January 14, 2016

January 14, 2016 – Kelowna Now Work has begun to prevent a harmful species from getting into Okanagan waters. The Okanagan Basin Water Board is … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Central Okanagan, Don't Move A Mussel, mussel

Town councillors look back and look ahead

January 7, 2016

January 7, 2016 – Oliver Chronicle As 2015 came and went, the Chronicle was curious to get some perspective on the year from our local … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Oliver, Year in Review

Year in Review – October – Cannings becoming new MP for SOWK and water meters for Osoyoos made headlines

January 6, 2016

January 6, 2016 – Osoyoos Times Water meters and water matters in Osoyoos, the election of a well-known environmentalist during the federal election and the … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Osoyoos, water metering, Year in Review

Former mayors Stu Wells and Tom Shields not sold on water meters

January 6, 2016 – Osoyoos Times Two former Osoyoos mayors have raised red flags about the possible move by the town to bring thousands of … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Osoyoos, Stu Wells, Water Conservation, water metering

Not enough data to support water metering proposal

January 6, 2016 – Osoyoos Times Two former Osoyoos mayors are speaking out and raising concerns about a proposal to introduce universal water metering in … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Osoyoos, Water Conservation, water metering

The top Kelowna story isn’t glamorous

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015 – Kelowna Capital News If you’re the type of person who likes to read lists, now is your time to tune-in. Year … Read more

Categories In the News Tags drought, Kelowna, Kelowna's top story

Découverte – L’eau

December 6, 2015

December 6, 2015 – Découverte – CBC Radio Canada TV View video: http://ici.tou.tv/decouverte/S2015E13

Categories In the News Tags drought, Okanagan Basin, video

10 Years of Water Funding

November 27, 2015

Castanet News – November 26, 2015 Read more: Castanet News – The Future of Water

Categories Featured, In the News, Recently Added Tags Grants, Water Conservation, Water Conservation & Quality Improvement, Water Quality Improvement, WCQI
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  • UPDATE: Vernon water issues cleared along Okanagan Lake - Vernon Morning Star
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  • 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
  • Board Report – May 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
  • 19 Years Strong: OBWB Invests $350,000 to Protect Okanagan’s Precious Water
    Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – Fueling a sustainable water future, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is driving change with $350,000 of Water Conservation and ... Read more
  • Board Report – April 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
  • Incoming Executive Director and COO take Oath of Office for OBWB
    Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is embarking on a new chapter with the appointment of Melissa Tesche as the ... Read more
  • Okanagan Water Supply Webinar – April 11, 2025
    Mark your calendars and join OBWB’s Water Stewardship Director Dr. Nelson Jatel for this year’s Okanagan Water Supply Webinar. Easily accessible via Zoom at the ... Read more

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