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invasive species

Climate change brings higher numbers of invasive aquatic plants in Okanagan

Kelowna Capital News – April 3, 2019 A warming planet is allowing invasive plants to thrive in Okanagan lakes. James Littley, operations and grants manager … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags aquatic invasive species, Eurasian Watermilfoil, invasive species, milfoil, mussel

Mussel sniffing dogs

Castanet – April 16, 2017 The Okanagan and Similkameen Invasive Species Society is hosting a free public forum on invasive mussels this month in Penticton … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Don't Move A Mussel, invasive species, Montana Invasive Species Council, mussel, sniffer dogs

Okanagan Water Board welcomes provincial effort to protect BC from invasive mussels

Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board applauds the Province of B.C. and several partners who have come forward to help establish the inspection … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags boat inspection stations, Don't Move A Mussel, invasive species, mussel, quagga mussel, Zebra Mussel

Battling invasive species? Release the hounds (and drones)

February 2, 2016 – Vancouver Sun Dogs and drones are the latest weapons in the fight against invasive species, a global problem estimated to cause … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Don't Move A Mussel, invasive species, mussel, sniffer dogs

International Water Forum returns to Osoyoos – drought, mussels, climate top agenda

Kelowna, B.C. – With a drought still gripping parts of B.C. and Washington, concerns over the possibility of a costly mussel invasion, and more, community … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags climate change, Columbia River Treaty Workshop, drought, invasive species, mussel, Osoyoos Lake Water Science Forum, water for fish

Tools to Fight Invasive Species

MPs Ron Cannan and Dan Albas were in Kelowna Friday to announce proposed regulations to battle invasive aquatic species. The regulatory framework would give provinces … Read more

Categories Featured, In the News Tags invasive species, mussels

Invasive species costly to environment

Castanet  – February 25, 2014 Invasive species are sadly not new to Okanagan-Coquihalla. Cattle Ranchers have battled with the loss of valuable grazing lands on … Read more

Categories In the News Tags dan in ottawa, Eurasian Watermilfoil, invasive species, milfoil, mussel, Zebra Mussel

Prevent invasive species from gaining a toehold

Kelowna Capital News – June 13, 2013 Three different organizations are campaigning to prevent the spread of zebra and quagga mussels into B.C. waters, the … Read more

Categories In the News Tags invasive species, mussel, quagga mussel, Zebra Mussel

Recently Added

  • Board Report – October 2025
  • Drought Bulletin – October 9, 2025
  • Okanagan Water Board Invests in ‘Artificial Dog’s Nose’: UBCO eDNA Tool Promises Revolution in Invasive Mussel Detection
  • Drought Bulletin – October 3, 2025
  • Drought Bulletin – September 11, 2025
  • Board Report – September 2025

RSS Okanagan Water News (click to personalize)

  • RDOS rescinds irrigation ban for part of Okanagan Falls, water advisory still in effect - Penticton News - Castanet
  • Penticton resident suing Okanagan Falls store after slip-and-fall - Penticton News - Castanet
  • Spooky sight expected Saturday on Okanagan Lake - Kelowna Courier
  • B.C. raises Okanagan region to ‘unprecedented’ Drought Level 4 - Victoria News
  • Planning & Land Use - Regional District of North Okanagan
  • ReTHINK Waste - Regional District of North Okanagan
  • North Okanagan Conservation Fund - Project Proposal - Regional District of North Okanagan
  • Grindrod Water Utility Restrictions - Regional District of North Okanagan
  • Housing Catalogues - Regional District of North Okanagan
  • Area "F" - Greater West Bench, Rural Summerland, Okanagan Lake West - RDOS
  • Okanagan Basin Water Board commits funds to new UBCO tech project - West K News
  • RDOS issues water quality advisory and immediate irrigation ban for part of Okanagan Falls - Castanet

Media Releases

  • Okanagan Water Board Invests in ‘Artificial Dog’s Nose’: UBCO eDNA Tool Promises Revolution in Invasive Mussel DetectionOctober 7, 2025
  • OBWB Annual Report Highlights Progress and Future of Okanagan WaterSeptember 5, 2025
  • New Tool Helps Protect Okanagan Streams and Fish with Real-Time Science-Driven Insights!May 26, 2025

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What’s New:

  • Board Report – October 2025
    What’s the latest on water in the Okanagan? From record-breaking heat to aging infrastructure and invasive mussel threats, the OBWB October Board Report covers urgent ... Read more
  • Drought Bulletin – October 9, 2025
    𝐎𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐧𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟒. That crisp fall air isn’t fooling anyone. The Okanagan is now at an Drought Level 4, rare for ... Read more
  • Okanagan Water Board Invests in ‘Artificial Dog’s Nose’: UBCO eDNA Tool Promises Revolution in Invasive Mussel Detection
    Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has committed $200,000 towards funding a UBC Okanagan (UBCO)-led pioneering research project that promises ... Read more
  • Drought Bulletin – October 3, 2025
    Don’t be fooled by the fall weather—the Okanagan is still in drought! Following a record-breaking September heatwave and very little rain, streamflows are dangerously low ... Read more
  • Drought Bulletin – September 11, 2025
    Drought Level Raised in the Okanagan The drought level has now been raised to 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟑, reflecting dangerously low flows in local creeks and rivers. ... Read more
  • OBWB Annual Report Highlights Progress and Future of Okanagan Water
    Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) held its Annual Meeting today in Kelowna, with presentations and discussions centered around this year’s theme ... Read more

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