Milfoil blooms early
June 17, 2015 – Vernon Morning Star
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Early start for milfoil in Okanagan causing trouble
Kelowna, B.C. – Just as tourists start to flood into the Okanagan for the start of beach season, the invasive aquatic weed, Eurasian Watermilfoil has … Read more
Milfoil drives debate
Vernon Morning Star – February 20, 2015 Milfoil control is being defended. The Regional District of North Okanagan turned off the Kalamalka Lake source because … Read more
Mission Hill water source turned off because of turbidity
Vernon Morning Star – February 16, 2015 Greater Vernon residents are united when they turn on their taps. On Monday, the Regional District of North … Read more
War on milfoil
The Daily Courier – January 29, 2015
Vandalism to Okanagan Milfoil Machine Puts Breaks on Weed Control Efforts
Kelowna, B.C. – With only weeks left to rototill milfoil in Osoyoos Lake before winter freeze-up, vandalism and theft from one of the Okanagan Basin … Read more
Milfoil control derailed in Osoyoos because of theft and vandalism
Penticton Western News – November 19, 2014 Vandalism and theft has stopped milfoil control efforts in Osoyoos Lake. With only weeks left to rototill milfoil … Read more
Okanagan Weed Control Delayed Due to Vandalism
Kelowna Now – November 19, 2014 Efforts to effectively control an invasive weed in a South Okanagan Lake are at a standstill after vandalism and … Read more
Vandalism delays Osoyoos Lake weed control
Global Okanagan – November 19, 2014 Vandalism and theft from one of the Okanagan Basin Water Board’s (OBWB) machines has effectively stopped efforts to control … Read more
Abundance of milfoil in Osoyoos
Global Okanagan – August 8, 2014 OSOYOOS, BC – An invasive aquatic plant called Eurasian milfoil is growing uncontrollably in Osoyoos Lake. Dave Caswell, a … Read more
Many citizens angry as milfoil out of control on Osoyoos Lake
Osoyoos Times – August 6, 2014 Many Osoyoos residents are upset and complaining about the abnormally high levels of milfoil growth in Osoyoos Lake this … Read more
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
Boats weeds lake bed
Kelowna Daily Courier Winter work is underway to ensure Kelowna’s beaches are free of weeds next summer. A rototilling boat owned by the Okanagan Basin … Read more
Rototilling on Okanagan Lakes
Castanet You have probably noticed the large orange machines churning up gallons of water in front of and around Okanagan beaches the past several weeks. … Read more
Winter milfoil control program gets underway on Osoyoos Lake
Osoyoos Times – October 16, 2013 The winter phase of the milfoil control program on Osoyoos Lake got underway last week as water temperatures continued … Read more
Agreement with province clears way for milfoil control
Penticton Western News – July 30, 2013 With the associated regulatory mess squared away, work can begin to mow down an invasive species that’s made … Read more
Agreement cuts red tape for milfoil control program
July 24, 2013 – Osoyoos Times
5-year go-ahead is an important step – Osoyoos Mayor Stu Wells
Osoyoos Daily News – July 20, 2013 Working with the Province of B.C, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has been given a five-year agreement … Read more
Water board given 5-year go-ahead for Okanagan milfoil control
Osoyoos Daily News – July 18, 2013 Working with the province of B.C., the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has been given a five-year agreement … Read more
Water board gets OK for new milfoil plan
Daily Courier – July 18, 2013 The Okanagan Basin Water Board has been given the go ahead for a new plan to control milfoil.
Water Board Given 5-Year Go-Ahead for Okanagan Milfoil Control
Working with the Province of B.C., the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has been given a five-year agreement for milfoil control on Okanagan Lakes, ensuring … Read more
Water board given five year go-ahead for Okanagan milfoil control
InfoTel Multimeda – July 17, 2013 Kelowna, BC – Working with the Province of BC, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has been given a … Read more
Eurasian Watermilfoil
Reports: BC Ministry of Environment, Land and Parks – December 1991 Evaluation of the Socio-Economic Benefits of the Okanagan Valley Eurasian Watermilfoil Control Program (2MB … Read more
Methods of Control
Control methods for aquatic weeds are numerous and varied but may be divided into physical, chemical, and biological approaches. Currently, only mechanical methods are used … Read more
History of the Program
A not-so-serious look at the history of the Eurasian Watermilfoil Program as recalled by Greg Armour, Program Manager 1976-2007. I was introduced to Eurasian watermilfoil … Read more