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Reprieve for our beaches?

Castanet – August 15, 2019 The Okanagan Basin Water Board is cheering a decision that has delayed reclassifying a threatened mussel found in the Okanagan as … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags milfoil, Rocky Mountain Ridged Mussels, rototilling restrictions

Mussels, mussels everywhere – with OBWB stuck in the middle

Osoyoos Times – August 15, 2019 The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has mussels on its mind — in more ways than one. The Board … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Don't Move A Mussel, milfoil, Rocky Mountain Ridged Mussels, rototilling restrictions

Feds decline to declare mussel endangered

Kelowna Daily Courier – August 15, 2019 A type of mussel found in Okanagan Lake will not be declared by the federal government to be … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags milfoil, Rocky Mountain Ridged Mussels, rototilling restrictions

Okanagan company first to privately tackle milfoil removal

InfoNews.ca – August 13, 2019 Private enterprise has taken up the quest to rid Okanagan lakes of a pesky invasive species. Trueshore Aquatic Milfoil Harvesting … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags milfoil, Osoyoos Lake, private, private milfoil removal, Trueshore Aquatic Milfoil Harvesting Services

Letter to Editor – Eurasian milfoil harvesting shouldn’t be halted

Kelowna Capital News – August 7, 2019

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags milfoil

Rototilling ban will stay says province

Osoyoos Times – August 1, 2019 Despite opposition from the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB), the province says it won’t remove milfoil control restrictions on … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags milfoil, restrictions, Rocky Mountain Ridged Mussels

Drought plans, milfoil control discussed at Okanagan Basin Water Board meeting

Global News – April 6, 2019 If drought conditions are declared this summer, the Okanagan Basin Water Board says it’ll be ready for them. This … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags drought, drought planning, Eurasian Watermilfoil, milfoil

Some Okanagan beaches left in the weeds because of protected mussels

CBC News – April 6, 2019 You may notice more weeds at some Okanagan beaches this summer since the Okanagan Basin Water Board doesn’t have a … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Eurasian Watermilfoil, milfoil, mussel, Rocky Mountain Ridged Mussels

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

Restrictions on Okanagan milfoil control to protect mussels could hurt beaches

Global News – March 20, 2019 Efforts to protect an endangered species are impacting work to keep Okanagan beaches weed-free. Invasive milfoil is regularly cleared … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags beaches, Eurasian Watermilfoil, milfoil, mussel, Rocky Mountain Ridged Mussels

Mechanical problems delay start of invasive milfoil harvest

Osoyoos Times – June 26, 2018 The summer milfoil harvesting program no sooner started up last week when one of the paddle wheels fell off … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags milfoil, Osoyoos Lake, summer milfoil harvesting program

Rising lake shuts down spring milfoil control early

Osoyoos Times – May 15, 2018 The milfoil control spring program came to an early finish last week because of rising lake levels. James Littley, … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags milfoil, Osoyoos Lake

New milfoil rototiller nears completion

Kelowna Capital News / Penticton Western News / Lake Country Calendar – February 15, 2018 A new milfoil rototiller machine being designed by a Kelowna … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Eurasian Watermilfoil, milfoil, new machine, rototiller

New tiller joins milfoil fight

Castanet – February 11, 2018 A new, built-in-the-Okanagan rototiller will join the valley’s milfoil control fleet this year. The Okanagan Basin Water Board was updated … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags milfoil, Multi-Power Products, rototiller

New member of milfoil control fleet

Beach Radio Vernon – February 8, 2018 There is a new weapon in the battle to control the invasive milfoil weed in Okanagan lakes. The … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags milfoil, rototiller

Gov to help clean up lake

Castanet – December 23, 2017 The provincial government reportedly agreed this week to take measures to protect Vaseux Lake in the South Okanagan. Norm Gaumont, … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags milfoil, RDOS, Shuttleworth Creek, Vaseux Lake, Vaseux Lake Stewardship Association

Milfoil a growing concern this summer due to freezing, flooding

Kelowna, B.C. – After a cold winter and wet spring in the Okanagan, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is getting ready for a significant … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags aquatic invasive species, debris, Eurasian Watermilfoil, flooding, freezing, lake levels, milfoil

Need some accountability

September 21, 2016 – Oliver Chronicle While the bass are exchanging high-fives amidst all that extra milfoil in Vaseux Lake, the same can’t be said … Read more

Categories In the News Tags milfoil, RDOS, Vaseux Lake

Vaseux Lake milfoil on water board’s radar

September 15, 2016 – Oliver Chronicle (This is the second of a two-part feature exploring the effects that the invasive seaweed known as milfoil is … Read more

Categories In the News Tags milfoil, RDOS, Vaseux Lake

Vaseux Lake community aiming to rid waters of invasive milfoil

September 8, 2016 – Oliver Chronicle (Editor’s note: The following is the first in a two-part series on milfoil at Vaseux Lake. This week looks … Read more

Categories In the News Tags milfoil, RDOS, Vaseux Lake

Milfoil treatment sought for lake in South Okanagan

September 1, 2016 – Kelowna Daily Courier An invasive plant species has taken root in another Valley lake, prompting a South Okanagan politician to ask … Read more

Categories In the News Tags milfoil, RDOS, Vaseux Lake

Milfoil growing like a weed

April 20, 2016 – Castanet Bill Ferguson is fed up with the proliferation of noxious weeds around the front of his complex next to Gyro … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Eurasian Watermilfoil, Gyro Beach, milfoil

LETTERS: Thanks to OBWB for dealing with milfoil problem

March 16, 2016 – Kelowna Daily Courier Last year’s massive milfoil bloom was a real wake-up call for everyone who enjoys time on and about … Read more

Categories In the News Tags KLO Neighbourhood Association, letter to editor, milfoil, OBWB

Milfoil Control

February 15, 2016 – Kelowna Daily Courier

Categories In the News Tags milfoil

Employment Opportunity – Milfoil Control and Transport Operator

The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent teamwork skills to fill the position of Milfoil Control and Transport … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags employment opportunities, milfoil
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  • Board Report – August 2025
    Highlights from the August 5, 2025 Meeting of the Okanagan Basin Water Board, held at the offices of the Regional District North Okanagan, Coldstream BC. ... Read more
  • OBWB Annual Meeting – September 5, 2025
    You’re invited to the Okanagan Basin Water Board’s (OBWB) Annual Meeting, taking place on Friday, September 5, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Mary Irwin ... Read more
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    Hey Okanagan! Seen some raindrops lately? While every drop helps, our water situation is still on our minds! Ever wondered what “drought” really means, beyond ... Read more
  • Drought Bulletin – July 17, 2025
    Let’s talk water! Despite some recent sprinkles, our region is still officially at 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟑, and the Similkameen just moved to a 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟒! ... Read more
  • Drought Bulletin – July 10, 2025
    Drought Alert: Level 3 for the Okanagan! It’s officially a hot, dry summer, and the Province has upped our drought level to Level 3 as ... Read more
  • Drought Bulletin – June 13, 2025
    Regional drought level vs. YOUR watering rules: What’s the difference?Here’s the scoop: The Okanagan could be heading into another hot, dry summer. Conditions across the ... Read more

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