Valley must protect its water
Westside Weekly – July 14, 2013 Pressures to spike demand for water dramatically by 2030. Devastating floods in Alberta and a deluge in Toronto highlight … Read more
In the News
Wetlands projects gets $160,000 in funding
Kelowna Capital News – July 12, 2013 Funding was approved for a trio of Okanagan Basin Water Board projects to lay the groundwork for a … Read more
Climate expert urges Okanagan residents to conserve water
The Daily Courier – July 12, 2013 Water demand expected to increase 30 per cent by 2030. Recent devastating floods in Alberta and this week’s … Read more
BE WATERWISE : Don’t let the beautiful lake fool you
Peachland View – July 11, 2013 Even though the Okanagan boasts many lakes, there is less freshwater available here than almost anywhere in Canada.
Water board reaps funding rewards
Vernon Morning Star – July 10, 2013 Funding has been approved for a trio of Okanagan Basin Water Board projects to lay the groundwork for … Read more
Growers seek support
Vernon Morning Star – June 30, 2013 Okanagan orchardists are looking to civic leaders to help keep the industry viable. The B.C. Fruit Growers Association … Read more
SLIPP opts to move ahead
Salmon Arm Observer – June 18, 2013 SLIPP may not be sliding away, after all. Environmentalists were concerned the Shuswap Lake Integrated Planning Process (SLIPP) … Read more
Prevent invasive species from gaining a toehold
Kelowna Capital News – June 13, 2013 Three different organizations are campaigning to prevent the spread of zebra and quagga mussels into B.C. waters, the … Read more
Regional District of North Okanagan directors reveal expenses
Vernon Morning Star – June 07, 2013 Regional District of North Okanagan directors insist their salaries reflect a lot of hard work on behalf of … Read more
Students Express A Love of Water
Kelowna Capital News – May 24, 2013
Okanagan kids share love of water in pictures and win
Infotel – May 23, 2013
Demand Grows for Zebra Mussel Inspection Stations
Vernon Morning Star article – April 2, 2013 Both the federal and provincial governments should work together to establish mandatory inspection stations and a public … Read more
Public meeting called to address zebra mussel threat to area waters
OSOYOOS, BC – The Okanagan Basin Water Board, its Okanagan WaterWise program and the Town of Osoyoos have teamed up with invasive species experts to … Read more
Invisible Invaders heading to Okanagan
It’s a challenge to get people concerned about a problem no one can see. Yet, this problem would affect everyone if it’s not prevented, from … Read more
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Okanagan honoured by province for excellence in water stewardship
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Love your water body
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