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Water conservation and quality improvement grant awards, 2014
April 02, 2014 - 2:54 PM

Regional District North Okanagan
Available funds: $57,000 Total Requested: $45,700 Recommended Funding: $45,700

Project Title:
North Kalamalka Lake Intake Protection Zone Storm Water Reclamation Project
Organization:
Greater Vernon Water
Project Goals:
Kalamalka Lake is a major domestic water source for Greater Vernon, providing about 40% of water to customers.
Name change reflects institute’s research themes
April 04, 2014 - 4:23 PM

The Okanagan Institute for Biodiversity, Resilience and Ecosystem Services (BRAES) has risen from the former Institute for Species at Risk and Habitat Studies (SARAHS) at UBC’s Okanagan campus.
MP Report for Okanagan-Coquihalla: Invasive species can be costly to the environment & taxpayer
February 25, 2014 - 10:27 AM

Invasive species are sadly not new to Okanagan-Coquihalla. Cattle Ranchers have battled with the loss of valuable grazing lands on account of invasive weeds as much as fruit growers and farmers know the frustration of crop loss as a result of the European Starling.
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Water conservation and quality improvement grant awards, 2014