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In the News

Water conservation campaign launched

July 15, 2012

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Valley-wide effort to conserve water

July 13, 2012

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Valley-wide initiative on water conservation begins

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Perhaps the bison won’t stomp on the ant this time

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Border water fears eased with tentative deal

July 12, 2012

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Lessons in conservation from Vegas

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Water offers smooth sailing for scientific minds

July 9, 2012

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IJC seeks public comments Lake Osoyoos levels

July 5, 2012

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New Okanagan Science Centre exhibit makes a splash

June 24, 2012

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Exhibit sure to make a splash

June 23, 2012

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Leaders gather to talk climate change

June 22, 2012

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Board looks to ease transition of levels for Osoyoos Lake

June 21, 2012

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Irrigation allocation studied for Kelowna parks

June 20, 2012

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Funds trickle in to help Osoyoos Lake

June 15, 2012

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Westbank & District Chamber of Commerce turning its attention to water consumption

June 13, 2012

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Students help to improve irrigation

June 12, 2012

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Oliver man wins big in ‘WaterWise’ contest

June 11, 2012

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Water pledge pays off for 4 valley residents

May 27, 2012

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Group started a revolution in thinking

May 26, 2012

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Yard improvements – a big prize

May 24, 2012

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Cherryville conquers challenge

May 20, 2012

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Okanagan honoured in water study

May 4, 2012

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Okanagan water study soaks up accolades

May 3, 2012

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Gutting Fisheries Act frustrates former fisheries minister

May 1, 2012

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OBWB’s ‘Excellent” water study

April 29, 2012

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