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Osoyoos border

Officials unprepared when mussel-infested boat arrived at Osoyoos border crossing

Osoyoos Times – October 15, 2014 When a boat contaminated with invasive quagga mussels crossed into B.C. at Osoyoos in March, border officials told the … Read more

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

Quagga mussel scare

Keremeos Review – March 20, 2014 An alert Canadian border crossing agent may have staved off a potential disaster for Okanagan Lake after spotting quagga … Read more

Categories In the News Tags mussel, Osoyoos border, quagga mussel, Zebra Mussel

Okanagan waterways spared devastating mussel infestation thanks to one careful look

Province – March 20, 2014 VERNON – Alert border officials are being credited for stopping an invasive species of mussel from entering waterways in B.C.’s … Read more

Categories In the News Tags mussel, Osoyoos border, Zebra Mussel

Mussels scare water board

Castanet – March 20, 2014 Members of the Okanagan Basin Water Board are calling it a very close call. They are concerned with the news … Read more

Categories In the News Tags mussel, Osoyoos border, Zebra Mussel

Mussels found entering B.C.

Daybreak Kelowna – March 20, 2014

Categories In the News Tags mussel, Osoyoos border, Zebra Mussel

Invasive mussels stopped from entering Okanagan Lake

Kelowna Now – March 20, 2014 Canadian Customs Officers discovered what appeared to be zebra and quagga mussels attached to a boat trying to cross … Read more

Categories In the News Tags mussel, Osoyoos border, Zebra Mussel

Invasive mussels spotted at border

Kelowna Daily Courier – March 20, 2014 A boat that may have been infested with zebra or quagga mussels was stopped at the Canadian border … Read more

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Infested ‘mussel’ boat

Castanet – March 20, 2014 On the evening of March 12, a Canada Customs official notified the BC Conservation Officer service that they found what … Read more

Categories In the News Tags mussel, Osoyoos border, Zebra Mussel

Border control have no ‘mussel’ when it comes to invested watercraft

Infotel – March 20, 2014 PENTICTON – Canada Customs got lucky last week when an officer spotted what appeared to be invasive mussel species attached … Read more

Categories In the News Tags mussel, Osoyoos border, Zebra Mussel

B.C. waterways spared devastating infestation thanks to one careful look

The Canadian Press – March 20, 2014 VERNON, B.C. – Alert border officials are being credited for stopping an invasive species of mussel from entering … Read more

Categories In the News Tags mussel, Osoyoos border, Zebra Mussel

Invasive mussels were bound for Okanagan Lake

Infotel – March 19, 2014 KELOWNA – An invasive mussel nearly made an unwanted debut in the Okanagan last week. The Okanagan Basin Water Board … Read more

Categories In the News Tags mussel, Osoyoos border, Zebra Mussel

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RSS Okanagan Water News (click to personalize)

  • Canoe Bay Pump Station project continues, boaters warned of no-go zones - Castanet
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  • Water levels at Kelowna's Frazer Lake are getting very low - Castanet
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  • Lake construction pumping along in Vernon, boaters warned - Vernon Morning Star
  • Okanagan Lake deemed deadliest lake in B.C., prompting safety reminder - Global News
  • Okanagan Lake, Fraser River the deadliest water bodies in B.C. - Bowen Island Undercurrent
  • The Kelowna Classic Lake Water Polo Tournament featured Olympians and top local athletes - Castanet
  • Stage 3 restrictions in effect for some Central Okanagan water systems - Vernon Morning Star
  • VIDEO: B.C. Minister of Water, Land tours Okanagan wildlife corridor - Langley Advance Times
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  • Information Releases - RDOS

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  • Province Boosts Aquatic Protection: Invasive Mussel Focus in Proposed Wildlife Act Changes May 12, 2025

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  • 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
  • Drought Bulletin – July 25, 2025
    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
  • Board Report – June 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

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