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Let drought convince you to make transition to xeriscape

January 19, 2022

West K News – January 19, 2022

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  • Weather Report – March 2025
    According to the Provincial Snow Supply Bulletin on February 1, the provincial snowpack was 72% of normal, and the Okanagan was 84%.
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    The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent teamwork skills to fill the position of Class 1 Driver and ... Read more
  • Board Report – February 2025
    The Okanagan Basin Water Board’s monthly Board Report provides highlights from this week’s Board of Directors meeting. The monthly report provides up-to-date information about the ... Read more
  • Current Openings: Water Quality Project Manager
    The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is seeking a highly motivated individual with expertise in water quality management, project coordination, and policy analysis to fill ... Read more
  • Weather Report – February 2025
    After the warm fall of 2024, January shifted to colder weather but has not reached the conditions of last year's cold snap. The shift to colder weather was more gradual and less severe than last January. For precipitation, 2025 started off dry, and as of January 27th, the total precipitation for the month was well below average.
  • Board Report – December 2024
    The Okanagan Basin Water Board’s monthly Board Report provides highlights from this week’s Board of Directors meeting. The monthly report provides up-to-date information about the ... Read more

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