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In the News

Water guardians stress its value

September 25, 2012

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Lawn watering must go

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Funds will bring Syilx view to water management

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Province okays water licences despite objections

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Blinking buoys on the move

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Garden event showcases WaterWise effort

September 23, 2012

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South Okanagan Makes Water Work

September 21, 2012

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UBC researcher appointed chair in water resources

September 20, 2012

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Be water wise

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University establishes water sustainability position Okanagan Valley

September 14, 2012

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PENDING POPULATION BOOM IN OKANAGAN VALLEY WILL PRESENT NUMEROUS WATER CHALLENGES, SAYS EXPERT

September 12, 2012

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Beetles could take bite out of lake weeds

September 8, 2012

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UBCO works to protect water supply

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Value water: we can’t live without it

September 6, 2012

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PARTNERSHIPS WERE KEY IN ALLOWING NORTHWEST SEWER EXTENSION PROJECT TO FINALLY BECOME REALITY

September 5, 2012

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Water conservation project first feature of College’s Demonstration Garden

August 30, 2012

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MANY RESIDENTS ON SOLANA BAY ARE UPSET WITH THE INCREASING AMOUNT OF DEEP, DIRTY SLUDGE

August 22, 2012

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Summerland gardens go with the flow

August 2, 2012

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Locals pour cold water on proposed Osoyoos Lake levels

July 26, 2012

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Osoyoos Lake pact dusted off

July 24, 2012

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Hearings on International Osoyoos Lake Agreement

July 23, 2012

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Osoyoos Lake’s future at stake

July 21, 2012

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25 year old water agreement between US and Canada being renewed

July 19, 2012

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Public hearings on international Osoyoos Lake agreement

July 18, 2012

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Conserve our water

July 17, 2012

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