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Early start for milfoil in Okanagan causing trouble

June 20, 2015 – Kelowna Capital News

Categories In the News Tags Eurasian Watermilfoil, milfoil

Milfoil blooms early

June 17, 2015 – Vernon Morning Star

Categories In the News Tags Eurasian Watermilfoil, milfoil

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

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags milfoil

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

Categories In the News Tags Kalamalka Lake, milfoil, RDNO

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

Categories In the News Tags Duteau Creek, GVW, Kalamalka Lake, milfoil, Mission Hill water, RDNO

War on milfoil

The Daily Courier – January 29, 2015

Categories In the News Tags milfoil

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

Categories Featured, Media Releases Tags milfoil, vandalism

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

Categories In the News Tags milfoil, Osoyoos, vandalism

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

Categories In the News Tags milfoil, Osoyoos, vandalism

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

Categories In the News Tags milfoil, Osoyoos, vandalism

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

Categories In the News Tags milfoil, Osoyoos

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

Categories In the News Tags milfoil, Osoyoos

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

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

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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

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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

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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

Categories In the News Tags Eurasian Watermilfoil, milfoil

Agreement cuts red tape for milfoil control program

July 24, 2013 – Osoyoos Times

Categories In the News Tags milfoil

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

Categories In the News Tags Eurasian Watermilfoil, milfoil

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

Categories In the News Tags Eurasian Watermilfoil, milfoil

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.

Categories In the News Tags Eurasian Watermilfoil, 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

Categories Media Releases Tags Eurasian Watermilfoil, milfoil

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

Categories In the News Tags Eurasian Watermilfoil, milfoil

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

Tags Eurasian Watermilfoil, library, milfoil

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

Tags Aquatic Weed Management, milfoil
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