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WATER MANAGEMENT AND LAND-USE PLANNING NEEDED

March 30, 2010

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Is There a Drop to Drink?

March 28, 2010

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Water study suggests more dry years ahead for Okanagan

March 27, 2010

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Latest valley water study offers no surprises

March 26, 2010

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Water

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Okanagan at risk of water shortage

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Phase 3 of Water Plan initiated

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It’s hard to grab the public’s attention when it comes to water

March 25, 2010

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Results of Okanagan water study to be released

March 23, 2010

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Okanagan water quality faces increasing user pressure

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AREA A RESIDENTS QUESTION DETAILS OF SEWER PROJECT

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World Water Day meeting

March 22, 2010

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Water Works

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Okanagan water supply under pressure from all sides, says expert panel

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University and community join to celebrate World Water Day next week

March 21, 2010

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Lake Country watershed open house

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Okanagan Water Predicted to be Scarce

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Water sustainability crucial

March 20, 2010

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OBWB hosts forum for UN World Water Day

March 19, 2010

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Board wants creek action

March 18, 2010

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Public Invited to Hear Okangan Experts Wade Into Okanagan Water Quality Issues

March 17, 2010

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RDOS board provides feedback to OBWB

March 16, 2010

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Information lacking on valley’s water flow

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Okanagan gem tarnished

March 15, 2010

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West Kelowna council fielded reports on everything from baseball to gravel pits

March 11, 2010

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