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In the News

Mussel could stop weed control

November 4, 2011

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Categories In the News Tags Eurasian Watermilfoil, mussel

Holding the line on U.S. demands for valley water flow

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Categories In the News Tags Osoyoos Lake

Storm water requires diverse approach

November 2, 2011

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Categories In the News Tags Stormwater

Rain as a resource

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Categories In the News Tags rain, Rain as a Resource

Abundance of water a mirage

October 24, 2011

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Categories In the News Tags Abundance, mirage

Trepanier Creek bank stabilized by volunteers

October 17, 2011

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Categories In the News Tags Trepanier Creek

Water protection benefits returning sockeye

October 14, 2011

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Categories In the News Tags Sockeye

Land exchange debate far from over

October 13, 2011

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Categories In the News Tags Land exchange

Returning sockeye need water too

October 7, 2011

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Categories In the News Tags Sockeye

Okanagan Basin Water Board reduces its annual budget

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Categories In the News Tags budget, OBWB

Treat water with water plus plants

September 30, 2011

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Categories In the News

Remember…sockeye returning home need water too

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Categories In the News Tags Sockeye

Canada’s pilse: Water big concern for Okanagan residents

September 28, 2011

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Categories In the News Tags Water Use

Canada’s Pulse: Valley resident use more water than Canadian average

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Categories In the News Tags Water Use

Lake Water Science Forum Covers Wide Range of Water Topics

September 27, 2011

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Categories In the News Tags OLWSF, Osoyoos Lake Water Science Forum

Treated sewage effluent still poses threat

September 23, 2011

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Categories In the News

Close-up: Shared water

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Categories In the News

RELIEF AT WITHDRAWAL OF DAM PROPOSAL

September 22, 2011

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Categories In the News

Two-day forum covers cross-border water supply

September 21, 2011

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Categories In the News

Presentation highlights H20

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Categories In the News

Washington State going ahead with herbicide trial on Osoyoos lake

September 20, 2011

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Categories In the News Tags Herbicide

U.S. puts herbicide in Osoyoos Lake

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Categories In the News Tags Herbicide

Future of Okanagan water use at stake

Related Files 110920_future_of_okanagan_water_use_at_stake_capnews_vernamstar-pdf

Categories In the News Tags Water Use

Diversified water use demands raising conflicts

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Categories In the News Tags Water Use

International water flows eyed at Osoyoos conference

September 19, 2011

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Categories In the News Tags Osoyoos Lake
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