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In the News

Region braces for potential drought

May 11, 2010

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Low-level estrogens found in waste water

May 9, 2010

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UBC study measures endocrine disruptors in Okanagan wastewater

May 5, 2010

May 5, 2010 – UBC-Okanagan UBC researchers conducting the ongoing Okanagan Endocrine Disruptor Study have determined that concentrations of endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs,  referred to … Read more

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OK hormone levels in Okanagan lakes

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Estrogen pollution content in OK Lake undetectable

May 4, 2010

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The ripple effect

April 20, 2010

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Low Okanagan Lake levels continue pattern

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Water projects tap into funding

April 15, 2010

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Osoyoos flushes out funding partners for sewer project

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Late-Spring Rains Crucial to the Valley

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Water experts talk about the dreaded ‘D’ word

April 14, 2010

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Partners jump into water projects with both feet

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OBWB approves $300,000 in grants

April 13, 2010

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Water Board dishes out cash for projects

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Local water projects get funds

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New sewers for 130 in Osoyoos

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Embracing the new reality

April 9, 2010

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Coldstream residents invited to open house on creek issues

April 8, 2010

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Cattlemen to discuss water trends

April 6, 2010

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WATER PROJECT WILL SERVE AS BASIS

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Spring into xeriscape

April 2, 2010

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SUPPLY AND DEMAND PROJECT FALLS A BIT FLAT

March 30, 2010

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Water supply dominates agenda

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Water study sounds alarm

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WATER MANAGEMENT AND LAND-USE PLANNING NEEDED

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    Armstrong, B.C. – Syilx Territory – A new campaign was launched today on the cusp of wildfire season, titled “Make Water Work, Plant FireSmart™.” Held ... Read more
  • Province Boosts Aquatic Protection: Invasive Mussel Focus in Proposed Wildlife Act Changes 
    Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. –  The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) acknowledges a significant step forward in the ongoing effort to protect B.C.’s waterways from ... Read more
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