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.
  • Please choose your community
  • Find past champions here. To view full contest rules click here.
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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. Mark GodlewskiWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  2. Jeff RamsdenKelowna
  3. Curtis MoyanKelowna
  4. Colm MPenticton/Penticton Indian Band
  5. Kyla FPenticton/Penticton Indian Band
  6. Jim KingKelowna
  7. Jacqueline GullionKelowna
  8. Judie SteevesWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  9. Joshua SmithKelowna
  10. Sharon SpringKelowna
  11. Emily NoonanKelowna
  12. Brad ParksKelowna
  13. Fred FowlerArmstrong
  14. Shirley FowlerArmstrong
  15. Nick DashOsoyoos
  16. Mike KostynukOsoyoos
  17. Christine YostOsoyoos
  18. Arthur MarshallOsoyoos
  19. Lyn LidbergOsoyoos
  20. Dolores MoonOsoyoos
  21. Janice WilsonOsoyoos
  22. V. Joanne PattersonOsoyoos
  23. Lorraine ArthurOsoyoos
  24. Roger AllenOsoyoos
  25. Terri NicholsonArmstrong
  26. Heather WhittallOliver
  27. Eileen PerkinOsoyoos
  28. Terry FrancisArmstrong
  29. ReneArmstrong
  30. Trevor GambellOsoyoos
  31. Brian EhlersOsoyoos
  32. Sheldon PeartOsoyoos
  33. Janet MarcotteOsoyoos
  34. JoselynArmstrong
  35. David HuppieOsoyoos
  36. Bill MaderOsoyoos
  37. William ThomasOsoyoos
  38. Michelle FritzOsoyoos
  39. Dawn LemkeOsoyoos
  40. Sandra SchiraKelowna
  41. M BrarOliver
  42. Karen LauerSummerland
  43. Michael ClappVernon
  44. Carolyn DrexelKelowna
  45. Blair IrelandLake Country
  46. Shiela LangeRDOS
  47. Carol SheridanOliver
  48. Jodee HermistonKelowna
  49. Judy McAuliffeOliver
  50. Christina EvertonArmstrong
  51. Cori TeeterArmstrong
  52. Lily VendittiOliver
  53. Josh RoyArmstrong
  54. Emily RoyArmstrong
  55. Debbie SidwellOsoyoos
  56. Kimberley KrellWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  57. Andrea CorderoOliver
  58. Cheryl TardifWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  59. Keith & Pippa Dean-VeermanLake Country
  60. Casey BrouwerOsoyoos
  61. Pat SpringOsoyoos
  62. Carolyn HuttemaOsoyoos
  63. Rob HuttemaOsoyoos
  64. Christine DORATYOliver
  65. Ursula StephaneOliver
  66. Shirley Corley-RourkeOliver
  67. Janet LockwoodLake Country
  68. Pam DesjardineKelowna
  69. Amanda ArmstrongLake Country
  70. Karen MillerLake Country
  71. Raphael DesjarlaisWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  72. Fred LaymanOsoyoos
  73. Shane McPhersonOsoyoos
  74. Sawyer ethierOsoyoos
  75. Teresa kellyOliver
  76. Sean KennedyOliver
  77. Dennis MagoffinOliver
  78. Linda MagoffinOliver
  79. Leon MagoffinOliver
  80. GordinOsoyoos
  81. John larsenOsoyoos
  82. Ulla larsenOsoyoos
  83. Glenn WallnerOsoyoos
  84. Callum WallnerOsoyoos
  85. Tina WallnerOsoyoos
  86. Louisa WallnerOsoyoos
  87. Wanda BrooksOliver
  88. Conor LoughnaneOliver
  89. Ashley MouraOliver
  90. ray brownArmstrong
  91. Deb HudonOsoyoos
  92. Angela NangleOsoyoos
  93. Clare HawkindOsoyoos
  94. Lillian SuttonOsoyoos
  95. Christine NeufeldKelowna
  96. Ashley BedellWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  97. Carol SheridanOliver
  98. JamieWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  99. Sarah CrookallOsoyoos
  100. Olivia LawsonWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  101. Dawn LowArmstrong
  102. Steve RobinsonOsoyoos
  103. Jim KingOsoyoos
  104. Zach PoturicaOsoyoos
  105. Lauren OshaskiOsoyoos
  106. Cody BrooksOliver
  107. Kerry KomadinaOsoyoos
  108. KathyOsoyoos
  109. Tammy DerbyshireOsoyoos
  110. Marg CoulsonOsoyoos
  111. Kahlua GordinOsoyoos
  112. Rod RislingOsoyoos
  113. Pam DavisOsoyoos
  114. Tyler MadsenOsoyoos
  115. Denise GaluskaLake Country
  116. Gerald DavisOsoyoos
  117. Liam LoveridgeOsoyoos
  118. Corinne JanowOliver
  119. Jim ZakallOsoyoos
  120. Amy RobinsonOsoyoos
  121. Sue McKortoffOsoyoos
  122. Tricia BrettLake Country
  123. Melissa SmithArmstrong
  124. Warren SmithArmstrong
  125. John WagnerKelowna
  126. Barb SchmidtArmstrong
  127. Bruce adamsArmstrong
  128. Michael HendersonWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  129. Mar BooneArmstrong
  130. Werner LuttmerdingArmstrong
  131. Michelle LuttmerdingArmstrong
  132. Edmund ChanLake Country
  133. D StuartLake Country
  134. Suzanne BoosWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  135. Gail OttesenVernon
  136. Michele HillArmstrong
  137. Chris PieperArmstrong
  138. Maureen WilliamsonArmstrong
  139. Nick MartyOsoyoos
  140. Teresa MartyOsoyoos
  141. Lieza MunckhofOliver
  142. Pam PetersonRDOS
  143. DonLake Country
  144. Gisele JeanKelowna
  145. Jan JohnstonKelowna
  146. Oliver and District Heritage SocietyOliver
  147. Trevor AmosOliver
  148. Kelly MercerOliver
  149. Petra VeintimillaOliver
  150. Faryn JanzenOliver
  151. NicOliver
  152. Lena HallOliver
  153. Shannon GrataOliver
  154. Kai KaplanOliver
  155. Connie MagoffinOliver
  156. Megan MartinOliver
  157. Dave MattesOliver
  158. Earl ZingerOliver
  159. Maklen ZingerOliver
  160. Melanie ZingerOliver
  161. Martin JohansenOliver
  162. Aimee GriceOliver
  163. Harriet LougheedOliver
  164. Teri LougheedOliver
  165. Brian LougheedOliver
  166. Fiona WeinerOliver
  167. Ash RegnerOliver
  168. Kimberly LangeOliver
  169. Rochelle LougheedOliver
  170. Wayne AndersonOliver
  171. Caitlyn BennettOliver
  172. Brieanne MaderOliver
  173. Nadia WilsonOliver
  174. Reid LinklaterPenticton/Penticton Indian Band
  175. Rob RobinsonSummerland
  176. Hannah SmithKelowna
  177. Stacy LiitleOsoyoos
  178. Leannastevenot@hotmail.comOsoyoos
  179. Shannon MillerOsoyoos
  180. Kara BurtonOsoyoos
  181. Carmen KocsisWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  182. Tara LockerbyOsoyoos
  183. John BlashkoOsoyoos
  184. Gwyenith BruceOliver
  185. Adrienne FedrigoRDOS
  186. Edith ReardonKelowna
  187. Jasmine calistoOsoyoos
  188. Denise BlashkoOsoyoos
  189. Yvea ZaelsKelowna
  190. Sigrie KendrickKelowna
  191. Carmen WeldWest Kelowna/Westbank First Nation
  192. Amanda BurnettPenticton/Penticton Indian Band

SHARE — CHALLENGE YOUR OKANAGAN FRIENDS & FAMILY TO TAKE THE PLEDGE!

Number of Pledges by Region

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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