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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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Recently Added

  • Board Report – May 2026
  • The 2026–2030 Strategic Direction 
  • Community Support Grows for Rapid Invasive Mussel-Detection Research
  • Weed ‘Em and Reap: Help Name the Okanagan’s New Milfoil Harvester
  • OBWB Applauds The End of Bill M 216, Professional Reliance Act
  • Board Report – April 2026

RSS Okanagan Water News (click to personalize)

  • Syilx leader calls drought forecast ‘worrisome for the months to come’ - Castanet
  • Rising water levels in Kelowna close Mission Creek underpass at Casorso Road - Kelowna Capital News
  • Kelowna water polo athletes shine on the national stage - Castanet
  • High Streamflow Advisory issued for the Okanagan - Vernon Matters
  • Stream safety urged around Okanagan creeks - Kelowna Capital News
  • Osoyoos Lake officially enters drought status - Today in BC
  • Water conservation urged in preparation for dry summer - Vernon Matters
  • Legacy of smǝlqmíx Elder cewel’na Leon Louis honoured at syilx water gathering - Indiginews
  • Low water, algae concerns at Kelowna's Rotary Marsh - Castanet
  • Water restrictions go into effect in Kelowna on Tuesday - KelownaNow
  • Water restrictions start in Kelowna - Vernon Matters
  • Kelowna residents urged to use less water ahead of summer - Kelowna Capital News

Media Releases

  • Board Report – May 2026May 8, 2026
  • Community Support Grows for Rapid Invasive Mussel-Detection ResearchApril 22, 2026
  • Weed ‘Em and Reap: Help Name the Okanagan’s New Milfoil HarvesterApril 20, 2026

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What’s New:

  • Weed ‘Em and Reap: Help Name the Okanagan’s New Milfoil Harvester
    Ahead of the public launch of the new transforming milfoil harvester in late spring, the OBWB is inviting the public to help name the machine ... Read more
  • Board Report – April 2026
    Read the April OBWB Board Report Early melt = summer water risk Drought messaging is regional challenge Invasive mussel treatments fall short → prevention critical ... Read more
  • Board Report – February 2026
    What happened at the February Water Board meeting? Chair and Vice-Chair Elections for 2026. 73% of Okanagan boat launch users know this… Half of mussel-fouled ... Read more
  • Drought Bulletin – December 1, 2025
    ️The snow is here, but the Okanagan is still running on low battery! Since 2022, we’ve battled persistent drought conditions. The 2025 dry season was ... Read more
  • OBWB Sounds Alarm: Private Member’s Bill Poses Threat to Watersheds,Drinking Water, and Local Governments
    Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is joining local governments and the Union of BC Municipalities in sounding the alarm over BILL M 216 ... Read more
  • OBWB Launches Annual $350K Grant Program, Prioritizing Innovation in Water Security
    Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has opened its intake for the 2026 Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) Grant program, ... Read more

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