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18 projects to be funded – 34 applications received this year

obwbThe Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has approved $300,000 in funding to 18 projects that will help conserve and improve the quality of water in the valley.  Directors approved the Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) Grants at their regular board meeting on Tuesday, March 3.  In all, there were 34 applications.

Funding in the South Okanagan will support a number of projects including the Okanagan Nation Alliance with water quality assurance during construction of a fish spawning bed, and the creation of low-water demonstration gardens at Summerland Ornamental Gardens. Also, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen will begin phase 2 of a Regional Water Use Regulation and Conservation Bylaw.

Since the program began awarding funds in 2006, the OBWB has awarded $3.2 million to 197 projects throughout the Okanagan.  Projects must meet a number of criteria, including the ability to demonstrate water savings or improvements to water quality, show collaboration, and provide valley-wide benefit.