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In the News

RBC funds local awareness program on mussels

May 27, 2015

May 27, 2015 – Osoyoos Times Canada’s largest bank is funding a local public awareness program this summer about the threat posed by aquatic invasive … Read more

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

RBC funds local awareness program on mussels

May 27, 2015 – Osoyoos Times

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

Financial muscle for mussel awareness program

May 21, 2015

May 21, 2015 – InfoTel News

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

In memory of John Slater

May 21, 2015 – Peachland View As we mark the passing of John Slater, former Liberal MLA and mayor of Osoyoos, let us especially remember … Read more

Categories In the News Tags John Slater, OBWB

Financial muscle for mussel awareness program

May 21, 2015 – InfoNews

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

John Slater made lasting impact on Okanagan Basin Water Board

May 20, 2015

May 20, 2015 – Kelowna Daily Courier

Categories In the News Tags John Slater, OBWB

In memory

May 19, 2015

May 19, 2015 – Vernon Morning Star As we mark the passing of John Slater, former Liberal MLA and mayor of Osoyoos, let us especially … Read more

Categories In the News Tags John Slater, OBWB

Okanagan Basin Water Board demands more action on invasive mussels

May 9, 2015

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

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

Good to the last drop

May 8, 2015

May 8, 2015 – Kelowna Capital News

Categories In the News Tags Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise

Make Water Work launched early in summery hot Okanagan

May 8, 2015 – CBC News http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/make-water-work-week-launched-early-in-summery-hot-okanagan-1.3067052 Listen to full interview below:

Categories In the News Tags Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise

Valley mayors push for early start to water conservation

May 7, 2015

May 7, 2015 – InfoTel News

Categories In the News Tags drought, Make Water Work, Water Conservation

Valley mayors join Okanagan Water Board to Make Water Work

May 7, 2015 – Kelowna Now

Categories In the News Tags Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise

Short film reveals threat mussels pose to local lakes

April 27, 2015

April 27, 2015 – Kelowna Daily Courier An Okanagan filmmaker who also works out of New York has released a short film about the threat … Read more

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

Mussels with wings; the new front in the battle against invasive species

April 24, 2015

April 24, 2015 –  InfoNews.ca THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – The defensive war on invasive mussels hitching a ride into British Columbia’s lakes and rivers via recreational boats … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Don't Move A Mussel, float planes, mussel, quagga mussel, Zebra Mussel

Six-minute film shows threat posed by invasive mussels

April 23, 2015

April 23, 2015 –  Peachland View A new short film graphically shows the destruction that invasive mussels could bring to B.C’s waterways and calls the … Read more

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

Mussel invasion documented

April 22, 2015

April 22, 2015 – Lake Country Calendar Imagine if we woke up tomorrow and the forests of B.C. had been killed off and turned into … Read more

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

Short film highlights invasive mussel threat to B.C.’s waterways

April 22, 2015 – Osoyoos Times A new short film graphically shows the destruction that invasive mussels could bring to B.C.’s waterways and calls the … Read more

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

Missed this morning’s interview with our Water Stewardship Director Nelson Jatel?

April 20, 2015

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

Categories Featured, In the News Tags AM1150, California drought, Nelson Jatel

Film highlights mussels threat

April 17, 2015

April 17, 2015 – Vernon Morning Star Imagine if we woke up tomorrow and the forests of B.C. had been killed off and turned into … Read more

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

Hostile mussels

April 17, 2015 – Kelowna Capital News A new documentary raises concerns about the destructive nature of invasive mussel species if allowed to access B.C. … Read more

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

Okanagan film maker takes up anti-zebra mussel cause

April 17, 2015 – Global Okanagan KELOWNA – The campaign to try to do more to protect the province from invasive mussels has expanded to … Read more

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

Filmmaker hopes Okanagan mussel threat documentary will create ‘groundswell of public pressure’

April 16, 2015

April 16, 2015 – InfoNews VERNON – There may not be any zebra or quagga mussels in B.C. yet, but the threat is very real, … Read more

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

Mussel Threat – the video

April 16, 2015 – Castanet An international filmmaker, with strong ties to the Okanagan, has taken on the fight to keep the feared zebra and … Read more

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

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

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

Okanagan filmmaker launches movie – draws attention to menace of invasive mussels

April 15, 2015

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

Categories Featured, In the News, Recently Added Tags Brynne Morrice, Don't Move A Mussel, mussel, quagga mussel, Zebra Mussel
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Recently Added

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  • 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)

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  • Stream safety urged around Okanagan creeks - Kelowna Capital News
  • Osoyoos Lake officially enters drought status - Today in BC
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  • Water conservation urged in preparation for dry summer - Vernon Matters
  • Water restrictions go into effect in Kelowna on Tuesday - KelownaNow
  • Kelowna residents urged to use less water ahead of summer - Kelowna Capital News
  • Lawn watering cut back as Kelowna braces for dry summer - Castanet
  • UPDATE: Advisory dropped as water back on tap in Coldstream - Vernon Morning Star
  • Conservation urged with rapid snowmelt raising water concerns in the Okanagan - Castanet

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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