Let’s Make Water Work and Plant FireSmart™, Okanagan!

From Armstrong to Osoyoos, Okanagan citizens know that taking the Make Water Work Pledge is a great way to show commitment and take action towards a more water-efficient and fire-ready region. Adopting water-efficient practices and planting FireSmart™ not only helps make our region fire-resilient, but also saves you money, time and effort.

Now It’s Your Turn To Take The Pledge

  • Let’s make things interesting.

    Whichever community collects the most pledges per capita will win the prestigious title of MAKE WATER WORK CHAMPION COMMUNITY.

    Some people try to win the Cup. This is better. Get your community involved and earn your bragging rights.
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Thanks to all those who pledged:

  • ALL
  • Armstrong
  • Kelowna
  • West Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  • Vernon
  • Penticton/Penticton Indian Band
  • Lake Country
  • Spallumcheen
  • Coldstream
  • Peachland
  • Summerland
  • Oliver
  • Osoyoos
  • RDOS
  1. John PringleOsoyoos
  2. Taylor PriceOsoyoos
  3. Jill PriceOsoyoos
  4. Justin PriceOsoyoos
  5. Natalie RandallpOliver
  6. Carolyn RussellArmstrong
  7. Neil ToddArmstrong
  8. Wendy WallinArmstrong
  9. Toby McLeodArmstrong
  10. Tracy HendersonRDOS
  11. Kara priceKelowna
  12. Celia Mclellan KelownaKelowna
  13. Blossom TurnerLake Country
  14. Alex St MartinSummerland
  15. Veronique GasnierSummerland
  16. Heather McDougallWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  17. Lesley BarclayColdstream
  18. Mark WehnerArmstrong
  19. Maxine BrownColdstream
  20. Tyler CramerArmstrong
  21. Braiden ClarkArmstrong
  22. Makayla CostaArmstrong
  23. Heather DohenyKelowna
  24. Ashley LangeOliver
  25. Danielle ZierlerVernon
  26. Ama NishiharaVernon
  27. Mark NishiharaVernon
  28. Sheila CampbellVernon
  29. Lydia SmithColdstream
  30. Kassie FergusonVernon
  31. Iris KerrArmstrong
  32. Julie ClossVernon
  33. Travis NagyVernon
  34. Crystal J DesiletsArmstrong
  35. Jie Van WynsbergheOliver
  36. Sheryl HagenWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  37. Danielle ToperczerVernon
  38. Heather LarrattWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  39. April BeaconOliver
  40. Kali TaylorOliver
  41. Katelyn RoseOliver
  42. Chaila AugerOliver
  43. Birgit ArnsteinOsoyoos
  44. Jen MilesKelowna
  45. Kristen KingPeachland
  46. Kim CreightonOliver
  47. Austin HodinskyOliver
  48. Carlene CraikOliver
  49. Deanna BaskettOliver
  50. Amy SztupovszkyOliver
  51. Nadia WilsonOliver
  52. TraceyArmstrong
  53. Steve HansmaArmstrong
  54. Karol HansmaArmstrong
  55. Norm ArmitageArmstrong
  56. Maryam KhanKelowna
  57. Thanh PhamLake Country
  58. Alisha NelsonLake Country
  59. Srilekha AbburiKelowna
  60. Diana BoltonWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  61. Joelle SPenticton/Penticton Indian Band
  62. Morgan NVernon
  63. Jeremy NakashojiKelowna
  64. Donna WeigeltWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  65. Laura ApplebyKelowna
  66. Lloyd BrooksOliver
  67. TrevaOliver
  68. Linda ROliver
  69. MarionLake Country
  70. Patrick CrissSpallumcheen
  71. David WarnePeachland
  72. Barbara LeslieRDOS
  73. Crystal WardWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  74. Krista JohnsonSummerland
  75. Anu JoshiWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  76. Heidi RiegerLake Country
  77. Kathy McCourtOsoyoos
  78. Randall BamfordKelowna
  79. Kim BarlowKelowna
  80. Kat TancockVernon
  81. AvivaArmstrong
  82. Kenzie JonesPenticton/Penticton Indian Band
  83. Shelley CourtneyKelowna
  84. Marian MorryKelowna
  85. Donna RubadeauKelowna
  86. Joanne ZiebartOsoyoos
  87. Amanjot GillOsoyoos
  88. Kathy BrattonOsoyoos
  89. Cheryl DasOsoyoos
  90. Shane GordonOsoyoos
  91. T. HermanOsoyoos
  92. Leigh SimpsonRDOS
  93. Liz ReschKelowna
  94. Nancy WebbKelowna
  95. Dawn RadcliffeVernon
  96. KimberlyKelowna
  97. Daniel InglotKelowna
  98. Laurel BraunKelowna
  99. Jane JonesKelowna
  100. Gwen MarshSummerland
  101. Grant ThompsonSummerland
  102. Brian HawesColdstream
  103. Darlene RomankoPeachland
  104. Tracy HendersonRDOS
  105. Carolyn MonaghanSummerland
  106. Rick TremblayOliver
  107. Shelley TremblayOliver
  108. Karen HoughtalingOliver
  109. Stephanie BrowmOliver
  110. Doug BrownOliver
  111. S ThomsonOliver
  112. Angela NagyKelowna
  113. Owen GriceOliver
  114. Amelia nashOliver
  115. Linda NunesOliver
  116. Melanie ZingerOliver
  117. Jordan chamzukWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  118. Garth and Christine WilliamsWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  119. Barbara BurnsOliver
  120. Kim McFaddenPeachland
  121. Joseph GrafeKelowna
  122. Dave CraigWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  123. George MOsoyoos
  124. Brenda McPhersonOsoyoos
  125. Vera ApplebyOsoyoos
  126. Bob ApplebyOsoyoos
  127. NICOLE EASTMANKelowna
  128. Bryan RosbergKelowna
  129. Jen WalravenKelowna
  130. Makayla AblittLake Country
  131. Betty Lou BahnsenOliver
  132. James SizemoreOliver
  133. Nicole SizemoreOliver
  134. Paul SizemoreOliver
  135. Kristy JeanWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  136. Kent DagenaisOliver
  137. Richard ZeemanOliver
  138. Samantha ZeemanOliver
  139. Chelsea BrooksOliver
  140. Grady BrooksOliver
  141. John BrooksOliver
  142. Brittany KnealeWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  143. KimOliver
  144. Carol SeymourOliver
  145. Pavan DhaliwalOliver
  146. Jacquelyn CramerArmstrong
  147. Hilary TurpinWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  148. Kayt EllWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  149. Ana Rempel-WryKelowna
  150. Wade DuncanOliver
  151. DianePenticton/Penticton Indian Band
  152. JoAnne MitchellOliver
  153. Carleen M NemesOliver
  154. KristenOliver
  155. victoria molloyPeachland
  156. Scott HesselgraveOliver
  157. Arlene PagtakhanLake Country
  158. Dave KitchingOliver
  159. Jane A SlaterOsoyoos
  160. JoeArmstrong
  161. Tara WallaceArmstrong
  162. NicoleKelowna
  163. Richelle GibersonPenticton/Penticton Indian Band
  164. Brad BuieLake Country
  165. Mary AsselinOsoyoos
  166. Lynda GrantPeachland
  167. Bonny TaylorLake Country
  168. Brittany EganLake Country
  169. Maeann EffaLake Country
  170. Maria DericksonWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  171. Harold James DericksonWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  172. Harold James JR DericksonWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  173. Nelson DericksonWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  174. Jordan CobleWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  175. Mic WerstuikWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  176. bobbi TronsonWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  177. Jennifer LubeWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  178. Bev SwiteWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  179. Barbara CobleWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  180. Lindsay AllmanWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  181. GagandeepKelowna
  182. Emma WicksWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  183. Lisa PastroWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  184. kelly douglasWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  185. Jo-Ann DerricksonWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  186. Jodi SperberWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  187. Megan StewartWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  188. Krista DerricksonWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  189. evelyn lubeWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  190. Phyllis ArgyleOsoyoos
  191. Mark GodlewskiWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  192. Jeff RamsdenKelowna
  193. Curtis MoyanKelowna
  194. Colm MPenticton/Penticton Indian Band
  195. Kyla FPenticton/Penticton Indian Band
  196. Jim KingKelowna
  197. Jacqueline GullionKelowna
  198. Judie SteevesWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  199. Joshua SmithKelowna
  200. Sharon SpringKelowna
  201. Emily NoonanKelowna
  202. Brad ParksKelowna
  203. Fred FowlerArmstrong
  204. Shirley FowlerArmstrong
  205. Nick DashOsoyoos
  206. Mike KostynukOsoyoos
  207. Christine YostOsoyoos
  208. Arthur MarshallOsoyoos
  209. Lyn LidbergOsoyoos
  210. Dolores MoonOsoyoos
  211. Janice WilsonOsoyoos
  212. V. Joanne PattersonOsoyoos
  213. Lorraine ArthurOsoyoos
  214. Roger AllenOsoyoos
  215. Terri NicholsonArmstrong
  216. Heather WhittallOliver
  217. Eileen PerkinOsoyoos
  218. Terry FrancisArmstrong
  219. ReneArmstrong
  220. Trevor GambellOsoyoos
  221. Brian EhlersOsoyoos
  222. Sheldon PeartOsoyoos
  223. Janet MarcotteOsoyoos
  224. JoselynArmstrong
  225. David HuppieOsoyoos
  226. Bill MaderOsoyoos
  227. William ThomasOsoyoos
  228. Michelle FritzOsoyoos
  229. Dawn LemkeOsoyoos
  230. Sandra SchiraKelowna
  231. M BrarOliver
  232. Karen LauerSummerland
  233. Michael ClappVernon
  234. Carolyn DrexelKelowna
  235. Blair IrelandLake Country
  236. Shiela LangeRDOS
  237. Carol SheridanOliver
  238. Jodee HermistonKelowna
  239. Judy McAuliffeOliver
  240. Christina EvertonArmstrong
  241. Cori TeeterArmstrong
  242. Lily VendittiOliver
  243. Josh RoyArmstrong
  244. Emily RoyArmstrong
  245. Debbie SidwellOsoyoos
  246. Kimberley KrellWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  247. Andrea CorderoOliver
  248. Cheryl TardifWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  249. Keith & Pippa Dean-VeermanLake Country
  250. Casey BrouwerOsoyoos
  251. Pat SpringOsoyoos
  252. Carolyn HuttemaOsoyoos
  253. Rob HuttemaOsoyoos
  254. Christine DORATYOliver
  255. Ursula StephaneOliver
  256. Shirley Corley-RourkeOliver
  257. Janet LockwoodLake Country
  258. Pam DesjardineKelowna
  259. Amanda ArmstrongLake Country
  260. Karen MillerLake Country
  261. Raphael DesjarlaisWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  262. Fred LaymanOsoyoos
  263. Shane McPhersonOsoyoos
  264. Sawyer ethierOsoyoos
  265. Teresa kellyOliver
  266. Sean KennedyOliver
  267. Dennis MagoffinOliver
  268. Linda MagoffinOliver
  269. Leon MagoffinOliver
  270. GordinOsoyoos
  271. John larsenOsoyoos
  272. Ulla larsenOsoyoos
  273. Glenn WallnerOsoyoos
  274. Callum WallnerOsoyoos
  275. Tina WallnerOsoyoos
  276. Louisa WallnerOsoyoos
  277. Wanda BrooksOliver
  278. Conor LoughnaneOliver
  279. Ashley MouraOliver
  280. ray brownArmstrong
  281. Deb HudonOsoyoos
  282. Angela NangleOsoyoos
  283. Clare HawkindOsoyoos
  284. Lillian SuttonOsoyoos
  285. Christine NeufeldKelowna
  286. Ashley BedellWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  287. Carol SheridanOliver
  288. JamieWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  289. Sarah CrookallOsoyoos
  290. Olivia LawsonWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  291. Dawn LowArmstrong
  292. Steve RobinsonOsoyoos
  293. Jim KingOsoyoos
  294. Zach PoturicaOsoyoos
  295. Lauren OshaskiOsoyoos
  296. Cody BrooksOliver
  297. Kerry KomadinaOsoyoos
  298. KathyOsoyoos
  299. Tammy DerbyshireOsoyoos
  300. Marg CoulsonOsoyoos
  301. Kahlua GordinOsoyoos
  302. Rod RislingOsoyoos
  303. Pam DavisOsoyoos
  304. Tyler MadsenOsoyoos
  305. Denise GaluskaLake Country
  306. Gerald DavisOsoyoos
  307. Liam LoveridgeOsoyoos
  308. Corinne JanowOliver
  309. Jim ZakallOsoyoos
  310. Amy RobinsonOsoyoos
  311. Sue McKortoffOsoyoos
  312. Tricia BrettLake Country
  313. Melissa SmithArmstrong
  314. Warren SmithArmstrong
  315. John WagnerKelowna
  316. Barb SchmidtArmstrong
  317. Bruce adamsArmstrong
  318. Michael HendersonWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  319. Mar BooneArmstrong
  320. Werner LuttmerdingArmstrong
  321. Michelle LuttmerdingArmstrong
  322. Edmund ChanLake Country
  323. D StuartLake Country
  324. Suzanne BoosWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  325. Gail OttesenVernon
  326. Michele HillArmstrong
  327. Chris PieperArmstrong
  328. Maureen WilliamsonArmstrong
  329. Nick MartyOsoyoos
  330. Teresa MartyOsoyoos
  331. Lieza MunckhofOliver
  332. Pam PetersonRDOS
  333. DonLake Country
  334. Gisele JeanKelowna
  335. Jan JohnstonKelowna
  336. Oliver and District Heritage SocietyOliver
  337. Trevor AmosOliver
  338. Kelly MercerOliver
  339. Petra VeintimillaOliver
  340. Faryn JanzenOliver
  341. NicOliver
  342. Lena HallOliver
  343. Shannon GrataOliver
  344. Kai KaplanOliver
  345. Connie MagoffinOliver
  346. Megan MartinOliver
  347. Dave MattesOliver
  348. Earl ZingerOliver
  349. Maklen ZingerOliver
  350. Melanie ZingerOliver
  351. Martin JohansenOliver
  352. Aimee GriceOliver
  353. Harriet LougheedOliver
  354. Teri LougheedOliver
  355. Brian LougheedOliver
  356. Fiona WeinerOliver
  357. Ash RegnerOliver
  358. Kimberly LangeOliver
  359. Rochelle LougheedOliver
  360. Wayne AndersonOliver
  361. Caitlyn BennettOliver
  362. Brieanne MaderOliver
  363. Nadia WilsonOliver
  364. Reid LinklaterPenticton/Penticton Indian Band
  365. Rob RobinsonSummerland
  366. Hannah SmithKelowna
  367. Stacy LiitleOsoyoos
  368. Leannastevenot@hotmail.comOsoyoos
  369. Shannon MillerOsoyoos
  370. Kara BurtonOsoyoos
  371. Carmen KocsisWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  372. Tara LockerbyOsoyoos
  373. John BlashkoOsoyoos
  374. Gwyenith BruceOliver
  375. Adrienne FedrigoRDOS
  376. Edith ReardonKelowna
  377. Jasmine calistoOsoyoos
  378. Denise BlashkoOsoyoos
  379. Yvea ZaelsKelowna
  380. Sigrie KendrickKelowna
  381. Carmen WeldWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  382. Amanda BurnettPenticton/Penticton Indian Band

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Pledge and help your community win the Make Water Work Championship Title in the Okanagan! Find past winners here

Learn about taking the Make Water Work Pledge in the Okanagan

Why take the Pledge?

As Okanagan residents, we cherish the beauty and bounty of our region, and a vital part of that is our water. From Kalamalka to Okanagan and Skaha Lakes, our water resources are essential for our lifestyle, agriculture, and environment. Taking the Make Water Work Pledge is a simple yet powerful way for every Okanagan resident to actively participate in water conservation. By committing to practical water-saving actions, you directly contribute to the long-term health of our lakes and streams, ensuring their sustainability for future generations. Join your neighbours and become a water-wise Okanagan community member.

About the Okanagan Make Water Work Pledges

When you… pledge to only water your lawn between dusk and dawn:

You maximize your Okanagan water conservation efforts by pledging to water your lawn during the cooler hours of dusk or dawn. This simple step significantly reduces water loss due to evaporation under the hot Okanagan sun, ensuring your lawn receives the hydration it needs while contributing to a waterwise Okanagan community.

When you… pledge to water plants, not pavement:

You become a mindful water user in the Okanagan by pledging to direct your watering efforts towards your plants and gardens, not onto driveways, sidewalks, or other paved surfaces. This targeted approach minimizes water waste and ensures that our valuable Okanagan water is used efficiently to nourish your landscaping.

When you… pledge to mow smart – not too low, not too high.

You commit to a healthy lawn that balances water retention and FireSmart principles. Mow as needed to keep grass within 2-3 inches long to retain water, but don’t allow the grass to get longer than 4 inches for a FireSmart yard. But you don’t need a ruler! This typically means mowing more frequently in spring and fall, and less in summer.

When you… pledge to plant FireSmart plants:

You help protect your home and community from wildfire while conserving water. FireSmart™ plants are both drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, making them ideal for Okanagan landscapes. By choosing plants that resist fire and thrive in dry conditions, your yard becomes a beautiful, protective space that works harder for your family and the region.

When you… pledge to choose waterwise landscaping practices like xeriscaping and clover lawns:

You commit to a smarter, more sustainable approach to gardening and landscape management. Xeriscaping and clover lawns require less water, less maintenance, and still offer vibrant, functional spaces for your home. By embracing these practices, you’re supporting a greener future for the Okanagan and showing that beautiful yards don’t have to be thirsty ones.

When you… pledge to choose plants suitable to our dry climate:

You embrace the natural beauty of the Okanagan and conserve water by pledging to select drought-tolerant plants for your garden and landscaping. Choosing plants adapted to our dry climate reduces the need for supplemental irrigation, making your garden more sustainable and contributing to overall Okanagan water conservation.

When you… pledge to tune up your irrigation:

You ensure your irrigation system is operating efficiently and minimizing water waste by pledging to regularly inspect and tune it up. Checking for leaks, adjusting sprinkler heads, and using timers effectively can significantly reduce your water consumption and contribute to a waterwise Okanagan.

When you… pledge to aerate your lawn and top dress with compost:

You improve your lawn’s water absorption and retention by pledging to aerate and top dress with compost. Aeration creates pathways for water and nutrients to reach the roots, while compost enriches the soil and helps it hold moisture. This natural approach to lawn care reduces the need for frequent watering and supports Okanagan water conservation.

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