Make Water Work
Vernon Morning Star – August 7, 2013 Most of the residential water we use in the Okanagan is used outside on our lawns and gardens. … Read more
In the News
Listen to Make Water Work radio ads
Find our Make Water Work radio ads here: Radio ad #1: Don’t mow. Let it grow. Leave grass 2-3 inches tall. Water stays longer when … Read more
New practices taking root in the Okanagan
InfoTel Multimedia – August 3, 2013 Whether it’s embracing a yellowed lawn, or landscaping with drought resistant plants, residents in the Okanagan Valley are finding … Read more
Put water from your home to work in your garden
Lake Country Calendar – August 1, 2013 Most of the residential water we use in the Okanagan is used outside on our lawns and gardens. … Read more
If you water your lawn Make Water Work!
July 31, 2013 – Osoyoos Times
Okanagan charr farm survives upstream battle
Penticton Western News – July 30, 2013 Taking shape inside a cluster of buildings on a rural property near Oliver is a fish farm its … Read more
Agreement with province clears way for milfoil control
Penticton Western News – July 30, 2013 With the associated regulatory mess squared away, work can begin to mow down an invasive species that’s made … Read more
If you water your lawn, make your water work
Kelowna Capital News – July 30, 2013 Most of the residential water we use in the Okanagan is used outside on our lawns and gardens. … Read more
Make Water Work Campaign
Osoyoos Daily News – July 29, 2013 Ron Doucette, Director of Operation is displaying the “Make Water Work” magnet…
Agreement cuts red tape for milfoil control program
July 24, 2013 – Osoyoos Times
Take the pledge to Make Water Work
Osoyoos Daily News – July 23, 2013 We are asking residents of Osoyoos to “Take the Pledge” to Make Water Work and be entered to … Read more
Mussel threat can’t be ignored
Vernon Morning Star – July 21, 2013 We all know the story of the boy who cried wolf, but concerns about zebra and quagga mussels … Read more
Region mussels up infestation protection
July 21, 2013 – Vernon Morning Star
5-year go-ahead is an important step – Osoyoos Mayor Stu Wells
Osoyoos Daily News – July 20, 2013 Working with the Province of B.C, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has been given a five-year agreement … Read more
Xeriscape – not zero-scape – your yard
Peachland View – July 19, 2013 Yards can be designed to reduce the amount of water – and time – needed for maintenance.
Don’t let the lake fool you
Vernon Morning Star – July 19, 2013 We’re surrounded by beautiful lakes in the Okanagan and that can make it hard to believe we could … Read more
Water board given 5-year go-ahead for Okanagan milfoil control
Osoyoos Daily News – July 18, 2013 Working with the province of B.C., the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has been given a five-year agreement … Read more
Water board gets OK for new milfoil plan
Daily Courier – July 18, 2013 The Okanagan Basin Water Board has been given the go ahead for a new plan to control milfoil.
Water board given five year go-ahead for Okanagan milfoil control
InfoTel Multimeda – July 17, 2013 Kelowna, BC – Working with the Province of BC, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has been given a … Read more
Make water work campaign
PENTICTON AND SOUTH OKANAGAN Castanet – Jul 17, 2013 To inspire Okanagan residents to make water work, local governments and the Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen have … Read more
Make Water Work Campaign
Castanet – July 17, 2013 To inspire Okanagan residents to make water work, local governments and the Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen have partnered with the Okanagan … Read more
Okanagan Residents Use More Water, But Have Less Than Rest of Canada
July 17, 2013 – AM1150
Weighing two new proposed paths for protecting our water
July 17, 2013 – The Tyee
New money announced to help wetlands areas in the Okanagan
Lake Country Calendar – July 16, 2013 The B.C. WIldlife Federation is applauding a couple different funding announcements that will go towards an Okanagan-valley wide … Read more
Water contest to cut down on water waste
InfoTel Multimedia – July 15, 2013 PENTICTON – A water contest might cut down on Okanagan’s high water consumption. Okanagan residents use 675 litres of … Read more