The Regional Board has agreed to support the establishment of a BC Regional Innovation Chair in Water Resources and Ecosystem Management at the University of British Columbia Okanagan. The Okanagan Basin Water Board will contribute a total of $500,000 over five years to help create the research position and fund its work. The North Okanagan and South Okanagan- Similkameen regional districts will also be asked to provide support through the water board in order to leverage a $1.25-million contribution from the BC Government Leading Edge Endowment Fund in establishing the position. With development pressures and Climate Change, the Board agrees that this UBC-O Innovation Chair will help find practical solutions to water supply and ecosystem management issues which are a high priority throughout the Okanagan Valley.
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BC Regional Innovation Chair in Water Resources and Ecosystem Sustainability
Salary: N/A
Location: Kelowna
Closing Date: 09/01/2009
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Okanagan Basin Water Board Minutes and Board Reports
July 6, 2010 UBC-O Water Resources Chair: The Board received a request from UBC-O to contribute to an endowment for a Water Resources research chair. Funds would help match a $1.25 million grant from the Province. The request is being forwarded to the regional boards for approval.
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Okanagan Basin Water Board Minutes and Board Reports
July 6, 2010 UBC-O Water Resources Chair: The Board received a request from UBC-O to contribute to an endowment for a Water Resources research chair. Funds would help match a $1.25 million grant from the Province. The request is being forwarded to the regional boards for approval.
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