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Okanagan Basin Water Board wants more federal support to combat invasive mussels“Has the federal government given up on us?” asked Okanagan Basin Water Board executive director Anna Warwick Sears.CanadaJan 20
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More watering restrictions for South Okanagan as hot forecast bakes regionIn the Central Okanagan, the regional district says smoking, vaping and open flames are not allowed in any regional park.WeatherJul 15, 2023
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Residents asked to conserve water as Okanagan moves to Drought Level 3Amid record-setting temperatures, the Okanagan was moved to Drought Level 3 on July 6. All of the Southern Interior is now at Level 3 or 4, with residents urged to conserve water.EnvironmentJul 11, 2023
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Okanagan water board asks for more federal funding to fight invasive musselsThe OBWB says the funding, which will expire in 2023 and also goes towards lake monitoring, was previously provided through the Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk.EnvironmentApr 9, 2022
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Water conservation: Okanagan residents challenged to ‘make water work’'We have less water available per person in the Okanagan. At the same time, we use two times more than the average Canadian.'EnvironmentJun 23, 2021
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Invasive mussels found in B.C. woman’s aquariumA woman in Terrace found invasive Zebra mussels in her aquarium.CanadaMar 6, 2021
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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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Protect our precious waters from invasive mussels: Okanagan Basin Water Board to provinceThe regional board is calling on the province for more legislation against invasive mussels.EnvironmentNov 21, 2018
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