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In the News

Xeriscape benefits seen

May 25, 2011

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Registration opens on forum for U.S.- Canada water agreement

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Benefits flow from water-wise gardening

May 23, 2011

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The many benefits of WaterWise gardening in the dry Okanagan

May 20, 2011

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Water crisis discussion helps kick off Meadowlark Festival

May 17, 2011

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Meadowlark Festival returns to South Okanagan

May 16, 2011

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Pupils Soak Up Water Wisdom

May 7, 2011

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Celebrate drinking water week

April 26, 2011

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Celebrate Drinking Water Week and help keep Okanagan waters clean

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Celebrate our water

April 24, 2011

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Protecting and Respecting Valuable Resource

April 21, 2011

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Water Wise: Protecting and respecting valuable resource

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OBWB awards grants to 19 projects across Okanagan

April 17, 2011

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Drinking water source protection open for discussion

April 15, 2011

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Projects tap into water board funding

April 13, 2011

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Peachland receives $310,000 in grant funds

April 10, 2011

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Slater retains involvement in provincial water issues

April 8, 2011

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Water Board Announces Funds for Projects That Will Conserve or Improve Okanagan Water

April 7, 2011

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Whose water is it?

March 26, 2011

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Campaign starts Monday to raise water awareness

March 19, 2011

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Variety of activities put fun and serious focus on water

March 17, 2011

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OBWB receives 35 applications for water grant program

March 6, 2011

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West Kelowna council concerned about Jackpine Lake development plans

February 25, 2011

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RDCO Board highlights

February 21, 2011

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Frozen Osoyoos Lake freezes out OBWB milfoil clearing efforts

February 16, 2011

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