Water Study Underway

The Okanagan Basin Water Board is in the midst of a $550, 000 Water Supply and Demand Study. The Board has issued a press release regarding this project. The expected completion date is 2008. To me, the findings of this supply and demand study are imperative to Summerland's decision whether or not to pursue an Okanagan Lake source solution to our water supply problems.

The Okanagan Water Stewardship Council is the "think tank" convened by the Okanagan Water Basin Board. Their 2006-07 Work Plan outlines this group's understanding of the water situation in the Okanagan, how it impacts the politics, economy, lifestyle and livability of all residents and a set of proposed topics to cover in discussion. The Council has outlined that "the goal of each discussion should be to share information and highlight potential areas of conflict that need resolution; as well as to identify existing knowledge gaps and feasible actions to move forward".