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In the News

Victoria undecided on arena process

September 27, 2015

September 27, 2015 – Vernon Morning Star

Categories In the News Tags Don't Move A Mussel, mussel, UBCM, Vernon

Water forum returns to Osoyoos

September 24, 2015

September 24, 2015 – Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune

Categories In the News Tags drought, mussel, Osoyoos Lake Water Science Forum

Finding desert-friendly plants suitable for the dry, Okanagan climate

September 24, 2015 – Peachland View

Categories In the News Tags Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise

Vernon politicians at UBCM

September 23, 2015

September 23, 2015 – Kiss FM

Categories In the News Tags Don't Move A Mussel, mussel, UBCM, Vernon

Landscapes can be vibrant in droughts

September 23, 2015 – Vernon Morning Star

Categories In the News Tags Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise

City bends premier’s ear

September 23, 2015 – Castanet

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

The lake’s huge… but not infinite

September 22, 2015

September 22, 2015 – Vancouver Sun

Categories In the News Tags drought, myth of abundance, Okanagan Basin, water shortage

Water fears in focus

September 21, 2015

September 21, 2015 – Castanet

Categories In the News Tags Columbia River Treaty, Columbia River Treaty Workshop, International Joint Commission, Osoyoos, Osoyoos Lake Board of Control, Osoyoos Lake Water Science Forum

Osoyoos Lake Water Science Forum Returns

September 18, 2015

September 18, 2015 – Osoyoos Daily News

Categories In the News Tags Osoyoos Lake, Osoyoos Lake Water Science Forum

Election 2015: Roll with the changes—make your politicians help

September 18, 2015 – Kelowna Capital news

Categories In the News Tags climate change, Cook Street boat launch, environmental protection, federal election, federal government, Mission Creek

Mussels focus of session

September 18, 2015 – Vernon Morning Star

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

Pair water with plants suitable to dry climate

September 17, 2015

September 17, 2015 – Keremeos Review

Categories In the News Tags Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise

Conserve water: Choose plants suitable for our dry climate

September 11, 2015

September 11, 2015 – Kelowna Capital News

Categories In the News Tags Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise

Make Water Work: Choose plants suitable for our dry climate

September 11, 2015 – Lake Country Calendar

Categories In the News Tags Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise

FEATURE – Eva Antonijevic: Choose plants suitable to our dry climate

September 11, 2015  – Kelowna Capital News  

Categories In the News Tags dry climate, Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise, plant selection

Op-Ed: Good, but not great

September 9, 2015

September 9, 2015 – Vernon Morning Star

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

Good, but not great

September 9, 2015 – Vernon Morning Star

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

Prevention best way to beat mussels, board told

September 5, 2015

September 5, 2015 – Kelowna Daily Courier

Categories In the News Tags Don't Move A Mussel

Mussel invasion costly

September 4, 2015

September 4, 2015 – Castanet

Categories In the News Tags Don't Move A Mussel

Thomson says inspections have found 26 mussel-infested boats in B.C.

September 4, 2015 – Kelowna Capital News

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

Armstrong taps into honour

September 1, 2015

September 1, 2015 – Vernon Morning Star

Categories In the News Tags Make Water Work, Make Water Work Champion, Okanagan WaterWise

In a summer when it mattered most Okanagan residents pledge to Make Water Work

August 31, 2015

August 31, 2015 – InfoTel News

Categories In the News Tags Make Water Work, Make Water Work Champion, Make Water Work winner, Okanagan WaterWise

More Okanagan Residents Eager To Help Conserve Water

August 31, 2015 – Kelowna Now

Categories In the News Tags Make Water Work, Make Water Work Champion, Make Water Work winner, Okanagan WaterWise

Local woman wins water-wise prize

August 31, 2015 – Kelowna Daily Courier

Categories In the News Tags Make Water Work, Make Water Work winner, Okanagan WaterWise

Record participation for ‘Make Water Work’ contest

August 31, 2015 – Kelowna Capital News

Categories In the News Tags Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise
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  • 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
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    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
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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, 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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