Milfoil
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Name sought for new boat that harvests invasive milfoil plant in Okanagan LakeThe invasive plant was first spotted in Okanagan Lake in 1970 and has since spread throughout the valley, the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.EnvironmentJun 20
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Okanagan Basin Water Board fights restrictions on milfoil control at popular lakesThe OBWB says efforts to protect an endangered mussel could lead to unusable swimming areas at Okanagan lakes.EnvironmentMay 6, 2019
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Drought plans, milfoil control discussed at Okanagan Basin Water Board meetingThe water board is also requesting additional research into the effects of invasive milfoil on native mussels.EnvironmentApr 6, 2019
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Restrictions on Okanagan milfoil control to protect mussels could hurt beachesIncreased efforts to protect the endangered Rocky Mountain Ridged Mussel on the lake bottom means some beachgoers could encounter a lot more weeds.EnvironmentMar 20, 2019
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New Brunswick asking residents to prevent spread of invasive plant in waterwaysThe Department of Energy and Resource Development says Eurasian water milfoil forms dense mats of vegetation that displace native vegetation.EnvironmentApr 3, 2018
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Vaseux Lake residents demand timely removal of milfoilMilfoil can be detrimental to water quality and fish habitat.Oct 26, 2017
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Significant milfoil bloom predicted this summer in Okanagan lakes"We're expecting significant growth with weather that has created ideal conditions for the milfoil."EnvironmentJun 23, 2017
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Early milfoil creates problems in the OkanaganJust in time for the tourist season, an unwelcome weed has started making its way into Okanagan lakes much earlier than expected...Jun 16, 2015
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WATCH: Abundance of milfoil in OsoyoosAn invasive aquatic plant called Eurasian milfoil is growing uncontrollably in Osoyoos Lake.Aug 8, 2014
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