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In the News

Osoyoos mayor in a war over weeds with U.S.

July 28, 2011

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Okanagan Lake evaporation factor

July 27, 2011

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Evaporation levels of Okanagan Lake being monitored.

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Evaporation Experiment in Okanagan Lake

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US Herbicide Plan for Osoyoos Lake Prompts Concern

July 26, 2011

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Okanagan Basin Water Board Raises Concerns over Okanogan County Weed Control Board, Pest Control Plans

July 20, 2011

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Washington cabin owners want poison used in Osoyoos Lake to beat milfoil

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Canada/ US lake site of weed battle

July 19, 2011

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RDCO Board Highlights – Water Board Program Supported

July 15, 2011

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Rate of shoreline development alarms

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Eurasian milfoil mechanical harvesters on a tighter leash

July 14, 2011

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Okanagan Lake shoreline at risk?

July 13, 2011

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OKANAGAN BASIN WATER BOARD ASKS U.S. WEED-CONTROL ORGANIZATION TO RECONSIDER USE OF HERBICIDE IN FIGHT AGAINST MILFOIL IN OSOYOOS LAKE

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Okanagan Lake’s natural shoreline slowly vanishing

July 12, 2011

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Under half of Okanagan Lake‘s shore remains in natural state

July 10, 2011

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Natural shore line disappearing

July 9, 2011

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Our Shoreline is Changing

July 8, 2011

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600 RESIDENTIAL UNITS PLANNED FOR WILLOW BEACH

June 22, 2011

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Check out your sprinklers

June 19, 2011

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Check your irrigation systems for potential water savings

June 17, 2011

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Agricultural Water Reserve status under discussion

June 15, 2011

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Okanagan WaterWise Series – Article #2

June 7, 2011

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Community goes green with week full of events

June 3, 2011

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Water quality and quantity tackled with project grants

June 1, 2011

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OKANAGAN WATERWISE: Proper planting saves water

May 27, 2011

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