WHAT’S NEW
MEDIA RELEASES
May 20, 2022 – Okanagan residents encouraged to be WaterWise this summer
Sept. 14, 2021 – Okanagan residents who conserved water this summer celebrated in critically water-short year
June 17, 2021 – Okanagan mayors take to social media with water conservation call
Sept. 16, 2020 – Hot competition for water conservation as Okanagan residents vie for champion title
May 25, 2020 – Okanagan mayors promote water conservation, offering peek into their own backyards
September 6, 2019 – Okanagan Water Board Annual Meeting spotlights valley-wide water connection
May 16, 2019 – Okanagan mayors & students join forces, encourage water conservation
In the news
Sept. 24, 2021 – Make Water Work winner announced as Peachland, South Okanagan Times-Chronicle
Sept. 20, 2021 – How scorching temperatures and water shortages are affecting the Okanagan valley, CBC Radio One’s The Current
Sept. 16, 2021 – Make Water Work loss is just Peachy, Armstrong Advertiser
Sept. 14, 2021 – New winner of ‘Make Water Work’ in Okanagan, VernonMatters.ca
Sept. 14, 2021 – Okanagan News in Brief: Saving water pays off for Summerland woman, Kelowna Daily Courier
Sept. 10, 2021 – Peachland dethrones Armstrong for Okanagan water conservation title, Black Press
August 30, 2021 – Water diligence urged amid continued drought conditions in the Okanagan, Summerland Review
August 14, 2021 – Okanagan now at Level 4 drought – people asked to conserve water, Castanet.net
August 14, 2021 – Okanagan now at Drought Level 4 – government asking residents to reduce water use, Global Okanagan
August 14, 2021 – Okanagan basin moves to drought level 4, CBC TV Vancouver News
August 14, 2021 – Government declares Level 4 drought in Okanagan, South Okanagan Times-Chronicle
August 14, 2021 – Drought now at level 4 in the Okanagan, AM1150
August 13, 2021 – Okanagan drought, the impacts, and what residents can do, CBC Daybreak South
July 30, 2021 – Drought impacts on Okanagan streams and fish, CBC Daybreak South
July 29, 2021 – Okanagan Lake hits lowest level since 2003, Vernon Morning Star
July 29, 2021 – Stage 3 Water Restrictions take effect on Friday for Oliver water system users, Castanet.net
July 17, 2021 – Okanagan drought killing fish and exposing need for major water management change, InfoNews.ca
July 16, 2021 – Okanagan Valley upgraded to level 3 drought conditions, Global Okanagan
July 10, 2021 – COLUMN – Managing Summerland’s water resource, Summerland Review
June 28, 2021 – Use water wisely during heat wave: City of Kelowna, KelownaNow.ca
June 27, 2021 – ‘Too early to tell’ drought’s impacts on Okanagan agriculture, Castanet.net
June 23, 2021 – Okanagan residents challenged to ‘make water work’, Global Okanagan
June 20, 2021 – Okanagan Mayors call to action on water conservation, Castanet.net
June 14, 2021 – Extremely dry spring brings water shortage worries to the South Okanagan, Penticton Western News
June 8, 2021 – Okanagan bracing for what could be a severe drought this summer, Global Okanagan
June 7, 2021 – Drought preparations underway for the Okanagan VernonMatters.ca
May 21, 2021 – With reservoirs at below average levels, Greater Vernon Water suggests prepping for a dry summer, Global Okanagan
May 3, 2021 – Easy on the hose water hog, Penticton Herald
April 29, 2021 – Watering restrictions in Penticton start May 1, Penticton Western News
October 1, 2020 – City and township make water work history, Okanagan Advertiser
October 1, 2020 – Armstrong mayor gives Spallumcheen kudos for tough water competition, Vernon Morning Star
September 18, 2020 – Armstrong wins WaterWise event…again, Beach Radio
September 17, 2020 – City of Armstrong wins title in Make Water Work campaign, Castanet.net
September 17, 2020 – Armstrong crowned champion in Make Water Work campaign, Vernon Morning Star
September 17, 2020 – Okanagan Communities Vie for Champion Title in Water Conservation Competition, WaterCanada.net
June 22, 2020 – Armstrong returns to main water source after spring season, Castanet.net
June 5, 2020 – Okanagan Mayors lend support to virtual water conservation challenge, Oliver Chronicle
June 5, 2020 – Mayor McKortoff lends support to virtual water conservation challenge, Times Chronicle
May 27, 2020 – Can Peachland be Make Water Work champs two years in row?, Peachland View
May 25, 2020 – Okanagan mayors show how they conserve water in their yards, Castanet.net
May 25, 2020 – Video: Okanagan mayors encourage water conservation this summer – Could be more important than ever, experts say, Kelowna Capital News
September 9, 2019 – Water – don’t waste a drop, Castanet.net
September 6, 2019 – Peachland beats out Armstrong for water conservation contest, Kelowna Capital News
June 23, 2019 – Drought Warning for Okanagan Residents AM1150
June 21, 2019 – Drought declared for Valley The Kelowna Daily Courier
June 21, 2019 – Voluntary water restrictions urged in the Okanagan as drought concerns rise Infotel News
June 21, 2019 – Time to reduce water use says water board Kelowna Capital News
June 20, 2019 – Okanagan elevated to Level 3 drought rating, water conservation urged Global News
June 16, 2019 – Oliver gets water restrictions Castanet
June 15, 2019 – Possible water restrictions in Vernon Vernon Morning Star
June 12, 2019 – Okanagan raised to level two drought rating Global News
June 11, 2019 – Level 2 drought warning Castanet
May 22, 2019 – Kelowna school joins valley-wide initiative to cut back on water usage Kelowna Now
May 17, 2019 – Okanagan mayors urge citizens to conserve water Kelowna Capital News
May 16, 2019 – Stay WaterWise, kids Castanet
May 16, 2019 – Make Water Work campaign encourages water conservation in Okanagan valley Global News
Make Water Work Story Series
FEATURE – Gwen Steele: Xeriscape works for longtime gardener, Vernon Morning Star
FEATURE: John and Maria Byland – Nursery making water work, Vernon Morning Star
FEATURE – Eva Antonijevic: Choose plants suitable to our dry climate, Kelowna Capital News
FEATURE – Bruce Naka: Don’t let automated irrigation get lazy, Kelowna Capital News
FEATURE – Dean Dack: Compost great for your plants and uses water efficiently, Kelowna Capital News