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Osoyoos

Osoyoos Lake Water Science Forum Summary Report

The 2022 Osoyoos Lake Water Science Forum “Nk’Mip (Osoyoos Lake) – the Heart of the Watershed” took place on October 27th – 29th 2022 in Osoyoos, … Read more

Categories Recently Added, Resources Tags 2022, Heart of the Watershed, OLWSF, Osoyoos, Osoyoos Lake

Photo panels latest progress in Osoyoos Museum project

Times Chronicle – October 28, 2022 The Osoyoos Museum adds another chapter to its incremental completion story with the installation of three large photo panels on the … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Osoyoos, Osoyoos Lake Water Science Forum, Osoyoos Museum, Waterways

Studying the science of Osoyoos Lake

Penticton Herald – October 18, 2022 Seven years since the last such gathering, the Nk’mip (Osoyoos Lake) water science forum returns to the community Oct. … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags International Joint Commission, Nkmip, Okanagan Nation Alliance, Osoyoos, Osoyoos Indian Band, Osoyoos Lake Water Science Forum

Civic election: One-on-one with incumbent Osoyoos mayoral candidate Sue McKortoff

Castanet – October 5, 2022

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Osoyoos, Sue McKortoff

It’s all new as Osoyoos Museum nears completion

Times Chronicle  – June 30, 2022

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags exhibit, Osoyoos, Waterways

Mayor continues duty on water board

Osoyoos Today – February 20, 2018 Osoyoos Mayor Sue McKortoff appears to be enjoying her time on the Okanagan Basin Water Board. The Mayor has … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Board, Osoyoos, RDOS, Sue McKortoff

Plan in works for healthcare, flood mapping

Castanet – December 26, 2017 … McKortoff said the public responded well to requests to stay off the water, as well as closures of the … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags flood mapping, Osoyoos

As Okanagan prepares for future droughts, Osoyoos couple clinches $6000 grand prize to WaterWise their yard

Kelowna, B.C. – As people start turning off their outdoor taps and irrigation systems get blown out, the Okanagan Basin Water Board’s Okanagan WaterWise program … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases Tags Make Water Work, Make Water Work Challenge, Make Water Work Champion, Okanagan WaterWise, Osoyoos

Penticton location of mussel inspection base should not be a concern, say OBWB and provincial officials

April 13, 2016 – Osoyoos Times The decision to base a permanent inspection and decontamination station for invasive mussels in Penticton rather than Osoyoos is … Read more

Categories In the News Tags boat inspection stations, Don't Move A Mussel, mussel, Osoyoos, Penticton

Year in Review – October – Cannings becoming new MP for SOWK and water meters for Osoyoos made headlines

January 6, 2016 – Osoyoos Times Water meters and water matters in Osoyoos, the election of a well-known environmentalist during the federal election and the … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Osoyoos, water metering, Year in Review

Former mayors Stu Wells and Tom Shields not sold on water meters

January 6, 2016 – Osoyoos Times Two former Osoyoos mayors have raised red flags about the possible move by the town to bring thousands of … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Osoyoos, Stu Wells, Water Conservation, water metering

Not enough data to support water metering proposal

January 6, 2016 – Osoyoos Times Two former Osoyoos mayors are speaking out and raising concerns about a proposal to introduce universal water metering in … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Osoyoos, Water Conservation, water metering

Osoyoos hosts major water forums next week

September 30, 2015 – Osoyoos Times

Categories In the News Tags Columbia River Treaty, Columbia River Treaty Workshop, Osoyoos, Osoyoos Lake Water Science Forum

Water fears in focus

September 21, 2015 – Castanet

Categories In the News Tags Columbia River Treaty, Columbia River Treaty Workshop, International Joint Commission, Osoyoos, Osoyoos Lake Board of Control, Osoyoos Lake Water Science Forum

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

RDOS urges local citizens to make ‘WaterWise pledge’ in coming weeks

August 14, 2013 – Osoyoos Times

Categories In the News Tags Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise, Osoyoos, RDOS

Make Water Work Campaign

Osoyoos Daily News – July 29, 2013 Ron Doucette, Director of Operation is displaying the “Make Water Work” magnet…

Categories In the News Tags Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise, Osoyoos

Osoyoos mayor in a war over weeds with U.S.

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  • Province Boosts Aquatic Protection: Invasive Mussel Focus in Proposed Wildlife Act Changes May 12, 2025
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  • Incoming Executive Director and COO take Oath of Office for OBWBApril 2, 2025

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  • Province Boosts Aquatic Protection: Invasive Mussel Focus in Proposed Wildlife Act Changes 
    Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. –  The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) acknowledges a significant step forward in the ongoing effort to protect B.C.’s waterways from ... Read more
  • Board Report – May 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
  • 19 Years Strong: OBWB Invests $350,000 to Protect Okanagan’s Precious Water
    Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – Fueling a sustainable water future, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is driving change with $350,000 of Water Conservation and ... Read more
  • Board Report – April 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
  • Incoming Executive Director and COO take Oath of Office for OBWB
    Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is embarking on a new chapter with the appointment of Melissa Tesche as the ... Read more
  • Okanagan Water Supply Webinar – April 11, 2025
    Mark your calendars and join OBWB’s Water Stewardship Director Dr. Nelson Jatel for this year’s Okanagan Water Supply Webinar. Easily accessible via Zoom at the ... Read more

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