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Vaseux Lake Stewardship Association

Milfoil harvesting to return on Vaseux Lake after years of persistent pressure

Castanet – August 10, 2022 Milfoil harvesting will resume on Vaseux Lake in the South Okanagan for the first time in more than 30 years. … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags milfoil, South Okanagan, Vaseux Lake, Vaseux Lake Stewardship Association

South Okanagan lake ready for easy use again after 30 years

Penticton Western News – August 10, 2022 It’s been a long time coming but Vaseux Lake is once again a place where people could enjoy … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags milfoil, South Okanagan, Vaseux Lake, Vaseux Lake Stewardship Association

This South Okanagan lake is open for recreational use again

InfoNews – August 10, 2022 Vaseux Lake in the South Okanagan can be enjoyed by swimmers and kayakers again. Every summer for years, the lake … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags milfoil, South Okanagan, Vaseux Lake, Vaseux Lake Stewardship Association

Milfoil attack launched on Vaseux Lake

Penticton Herald – August 9, 2022 Invasive weeds that have become established in Vaseux Lake are now getting their first trim in more than 30 … Read more

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

Harvester anticipated to finally fight milfoil problem in South Okanagan lake

InfoNews – June 6, 2022

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Vaseux Lake Stewardship Association

First time weed war planned for South Okanagan lake

Kelowna Daily Courier – June 2, 2022

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

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

Recently Added

  • Board Report – October 2025
  • Drought Bulletin – October 9, 2025
  • Okanagan Water Board Invests in ‘Artificial Dog’s Nose’: UBCO eDNA Tool Promises Revolution in Invasive Mussel Detection
  • Drought Bulletin – October 3, 2025
  • Drought Bulletin – September 11, 2025
  • Board Report – September 2025

RSS Okanagan Water News (click to personalize)

  • Okanagan raised to ‘unprecendented’ Drought Level 4 - Kelowna Capital News
  • Okanagan Basin Water Board commits funds to new UBCO tech project - Kelowna Capital News
  • RDOS issues water quality advisory and immediate irrigation ban for part of Okanagan Falls - Castanet
  • Okanagan Basin Water Board commits $200K to UBC Okanagan research targeting invasive mussels - Kelowna News - Castanet
  • Funding sought for Okanagan water monitoring initiative - The Similkameen Spotlight
  • Okanagan Falls neighbourhood experiencing water system failure - Penticton News - Castanet
  • Work temporarily paused on Okanagan Falls water main upgrade - Penticton Western News
  • Nuit Blanche: Many Tongues @ Studio on Water - Castanet
  • Regional District of North Okanagan changing source of drinking water Oct. 6 - Castanet
  • UPDATE: Greater Vernon boil water advisory ends - Vernon Morning Star
  • Drought level in the Okanagan increases under new provincial system - Global News
  • Drought rating rises in the Okanagan - Kelowna News - Castanet

Media Releases

  • Okanagan Water Board Invests in ‘Artificial Dog’s Nose’: UBCO eDNA Tool Promises Revolution in Invasive Mussel DetectionOctober 7, 2025
  • OBWB Annual Report Highlights Progress and Future of Okanagan WaterSeptember 5, 2025
  • New Tool Helps Protect Okanagan Streams and Fish with Real-Time Science-Driven Insights!May 26, 2025

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What’s New:

  • Board Report – October 2025
    What’s the latest on water in the Okanagan? From record-breaking heat to aging infrastructure and invasive mussel threats, the OBWB October Board Report covers urgent ... Read more
  • Drought Bulletin – October 9, 2025
    𝐎𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐧𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟒. That crisp fall air isn’t fooling anyone. The Okanagan is now at an Drought Level 4, rare for ... Read more
  • Okanagan Water Board Invests in ‘Artificial Dog’s Nose’: UBCO eDNA Tool Promises Revolution in Invasive Mussel Detection
    Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has committed $200,000 towards funding a UBC Okanagan (UBCO)-led pioneering research project that promises ... Read more
  • Drought Bulletin – October 3, 2025
    Don’t be fooled by the fall weather—the Okanagan is still in drought! Following a record-breaking September heatwave and very little rain, streamflows are dangerously low ... Read more
  • Drought Bulletin – September 11, 2025
    Drought Level Raised in the Okanagan The drought level has now been raised to 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟑, reflecting dangerously low flows in local creeks and rivers. ... Read more
  • OBWB Annual Report Highlights Progress and Future of Okanagan Water
    Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) held its Annual Meeting today in Kelowna, with presentations and discussions centered around this year’s theme ... Read more

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