Summerland votes in Doug Holmes as new mayor
Castanet – October 15, 2022
In the News
Town of Oliver seeks grant for xeriscape garden
Times Chronicle – October 15, 2022 Town council has directed staff to apply for a grant to build a xeriscape demonstration garden adjacent to the Station … Read more
Plant now for spring garden colour
Castanet – Sigrie Kendrick – October 12, 2022 The Okanagan Xeriscape Association is extremely thankful for all of the support from both volunteers and the community … Read more
Civic election: One-on-one with incumbent Osoyoos mayoral candidate Sue McKortoff
Castanet – October 5, 2022
Civic election: One-on-one with Summerland mayoral candidate Doug Holmes
Castanet – October 2, 2022
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
Xeriscape perennials show its not just about rocks and cacti
Castanet – Sigrie Kendrick – September 28, 2022
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
Okanagan Water Board bracing for the effects of climate change
Vernon Morning Star – September 24, 2022
Okanagan water efforts celebrated
Water Canada – September 19, 2022
Armstrong crowned water champion for fifth time
Kelowna Capital News – September 18, 2022
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
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
Perennials are better planted in fall, not spring
Castanet – Sigrie Kendrick – September 14, 2022
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
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
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
Educational xeriscape garden springs up in West Kelowna
Kelowna Capital News – August 16, 2022
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
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
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
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
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
Invasive mussel war continues with information as a weapon
Kelowna Daily Courier – August 2, 2022
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