WATCH: Mussels almost make their way into Okanagan Lake
Globalnews.ca – March 19, 2014 OSOYOOS — A close call for Okanagan Lake after Canada Customs Officials found what appeared to be zebra or quagga … Read more
In the News
Kids map their tap
Vernon Morning Star – March 16, 2014 Kids have a chance to take part in Canada Water Week, March 17 to 23. The 4th annual … Read more
B.C.’s new water law welcomed
Okanagan Sunday – March 16, 2014 The Okanagan Water Stewardship Council’s initial reaction to last Tuesday’s introduction of a new water law in the B.C. … Read more
Positive first steps in new BC water act
Castanet – March 15, 2014 The Okanagan Water Stewardship Council is reacting to Tuesday’s introduction of a new water act in the B.C. legislature. The … Read more
Okanagan Water Stewardship council responds to proposed B.C. water law
Kelowna Capital News – March 14, 2014 The Okanagan Water Stewardship Council’s initial reaction to the Tuesday, March 11 introduction of a new water act … Read more
Okanagan celebrates Water Week with several activities
Kelowna Capital News – March 14, 2014 There’s something for everyone as the Okanagan Basin Water Board and its outreach program, Okanagan WaterWise, prepares to … Read more
Events planned to mark World Water Day
Kelowna Daily Courier – March 14, 2014 UBC’s Okanagan campus and the Okanagan Basin Water Board have planned three days of events and activities in … Read more
UBC supports World Water Day with community events
UBCO – March 13, 2014 UBC’s Okanagan campus has planned three days of events and activities in support of World Water Day, March 22. World … Read more
Okanagan Basin Water Board Director Pleased With Water Sustainability Act
AM1150 – March 12, 2014 On Tuesday, the provincial government introduced the Water Sustainability Act into the B.C. Legislature for first reading. The goal is … Read more
Invasive mussels plan proposed
Capital News – March 11, 2014 The Okanagan Basin Water Board is recommending to the province it develop a “Made in B.C.” business plan to … Read more
OBWB celebrates Canada Water Week
The Daily Courier – March 19, 2014 The Okanagan Basin Water Board and its outreach program, Okanagan WaterWise, celebrate UN World Water Day and Canada … Read more
Region takes aim at mussels
Vernon Morning Star – March 9, 2014 Local officials are continuing to urge senior counterparts to join the fight against invasive mussels. The Regional District … Read more
Politicians take on mussels
February 27, 2014 – Westside Weekly Lakes pay hefty price to clean up mussels Tiny marine mussels don’t pay much attention to laws, so you … Read more
Invasive species costly to environment
Castanet – February 25, 2014 Invasive species are sadly not new to Okanagan-Coquihalla. Cattle Ranchers have battled with the loss of valuable grazing lands on … Read more
Invasive mussels back in Okanagan group’s cross-hairs
Penticton Western News – February 13, 2014 B.C. should take a page out of Idaho’s playbook if it wants to block the spread of invasive … Read more
Water board wants senior governments to get serious about zebra mussel threat in Okanagan
Osoyoos Times – February 12, 2014 The Okanagan Basin Water Board is doing what it can to raise awareness and stop an infestation of invasive … Read more
CBC Radio – Water group demands action on mussels
CBC – Daybreak South | Feb 12, 2014 The Okanagan Basin Water Board wants the provincial and federal government to take efforts to prevent the … Read more
EDITORIAL – Water threat warrants action
Kelowna Daily Courier Roadblocks, inspection stations, delays to traffic – all to deal with the threat of a possible mussel invasion in local lakes?
Ottawa and Victoria called on for help in fighting mussels
Kelowna Capital News The Okanagana Basin Water Board is calling on the provincial and federal governments to step in and act before an invasive form … Read more
Officials demand action on mussels
Vernon Morning Star Senior governments are being told to flex some muscles when it comes to mussels. The Okanagan Basin Water Board is demanding that … Read more
Water Board Calls For Urgent Help From Higher Levels of Government
Kelowna Now “It only takes one boat infested with the mussels, launching in our waters, to cause serious harm to our lakes.” That’s the concern … Read more
EDITORIAL: Mussels require prompt action
Vernon Morning Star One has to wonder if federal and provincial officials check their e-mail or post office box? Once again, the Okanagan Basin Water … Read more
Mussel threat prompts call for boat inspections in B.C.
Okanagan Saturday Water board says strategy needed to prevent spread of harmful mussels into Okanagan lakes.
Study To Check Kal Lake Water Quality
KissFM – Vernon Local government is looking at a study into water quality in the Cosens Bay area of Kalamalka Lake. Regional District of North … Read more
Water forum to hear from government today
89.7 SunFM – HQ Cowichan Valley Government officials will be attending a Watershed Forum in Duncan early this afternoon to talk about a new water … Read more