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Okanagan

Mussel prevention war grinds on in the Okanagan

Penticton Herald – January 19, 2023

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags mussel, Okanagan, prevention

Survey sheds new light on water use in Okanagan

Vernon Matters – December 3, 2020 A survey of Okanagan residents on water issues suggests a vast majority of respondents practice water conservation. The Okanagan … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Okanagan, Okanagan WaterWise, survey

Okanagan survey highlights water awareness

Kelowna, B.C. – A recent telephone survey of Okanagan residents conducted for the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) finds growing concern for water issues in … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags Okanagan, survey

Okanagan and Similkameen regions have lost up to 90% of wetlands since 1800

Kelowna Capital News – February 6, 2020 About 90 per cent of low elevation wetlands have been lost in the Okanagan and Similkameen regions since … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Okanagan, Okanagan Wetlands Strategy, Similkameen, wetlands

NEW! Okanagan Climate Data Guide

The climate is changing and the Okanagan Basin Water Board is excited to help the Okanagan prepare. The Okanagan Climate Data Guide is a regularly … Read more

Categories Featured, Recently Added Tags climate, Climate Data Guide, climate indices, modelled data, observational data, Okanagan

AquaHacking Challenge

The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) and Okanagan WaterWise are pleased to announce the launch of the B.C. AquaHacking Challenge 2020! This challenge, delivered in … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags Aquahacking Challenge, Okanagan, Water Issue Leader

Okanagan youth invited to be climate heroes as part of Canada Water Week celebrations

Kelowna, B.C. – In celebration of Canada Water Week (March 17-23) and UN World Water Day (March 22), the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB)’s Okanagan … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags Canada Water Week, Challenge, Okanagan, Okanagan WaterWise, Okanagan WaterWise Challenge, UN World Water Day, Youth

Guidebook for Constructed Wetlands in the Okanagan

The recently completed local government guidebook for establishing constructed wetlands in the Okanagan is now available online at  www.obwb.ca/wetlands. The overall objective of this guidebook … Read more

Categories Recently Added Tags constructed wetlands, guidebook, Okanagan, Okanagan Wetlands Strategy, wetlands

Rising Okanagan snowpack raises flooding concerns

Kelowna Capital News – February 8, 2018 There has been an ominous rise in snowpack levels across the Okanagan Valley, according to the BC River … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags flooding, Okanagan, River Forecast Centre, snowpack

Water warning issued

March 25, 2016 – Kelowna Capital News The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) wants to spread awareness about water management. That was one of the … Read more

Categories In the News Tags climate change, exSTREAMS, Okanagan, UN World Water Day

Experts predict more BC droughts

October 9, 2015 – Global News   View video: http://globalnews.ca/news/2269684/experts-predict-more-b-c-droughts/  

Categories In the News Tags drought, Make Water Work, Okanagan, Okanagan Basin

Drought Information & Updates

The OkanaganThe Okanagan could be heading into another hot, dry summer. Conditions across the valley will vary, and it is important to know where to … Read more

Tags drought, Okanagan, Okanagan Basin

Missed our Water Supply webinar?

Download the summary here! Find out what’s happening with the Okanagan’s water supply, including reservoir levels, groundwater, drought conditions and weather forecasts.

Categories Featured, Recently Added Tags Okanagan, Water Supply, webinar

Water Board wants policy change to stop illegal ATV use in Okanagan watersheds

July 19, 2015 – AM 1150

Categories In the News Tags ATV, illegal ATV use, Okanagan, source protection, watershed

Endocrine-Disrupting Compounds (EDCs) in water in the Okanagan

The latest research into residual endocrine-disrupting chemicals in water in the Okanagan, largely from wastewater, suggests they are degraded by light and diluted in water. … Read more

Categories Featured, Recently Added Tags endocrine disruptors, endocrine-disrupting compounds, Okanagan, Okanagan Basin, wastewater

Endocrine-Disrupting Compounds (EDCs) in water in the Okanagan

– Judie Steeves and Tricia Brett The latest research into residual endocrine-disrupting chemicals in water in the Okanagan, largely from wastewater, suggests they are degraded … Read more

Tags EDCs, endocrine disruptors, endocrine-disrupting compounds, Okanagan, wastewater

Okanagan Valley’s big city mayors meet

Related Files 120426_okanagan_valley_s_big_city_mayors_meet_capnews-pdf

Categories In the News Tags mayors, Okanagan

Recently Added

  • EFN 2024 Co-Creating Futures – Proceedings & Outcomes – NOW available!
  • Drought Bulletin – June 13, 2025
  • Board Report – June 2025
  • New Tool Helps Protect Okanagan Streams and Fish with Real-Time Science-Driven Insights!
  • Okanagan Resilience Starts in Your Yard: Discover FireSmart™ and Waterwise Landscaping
  • Province Boosts Aquatic Protection: Invasive Mussel Focus in Proposed Wildlife Act Changes 

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RSS Okanagan Water News (click to personalize)

  • A call to action for Okanagan waterfront property owners - Kelowna Capital News
  • UPDATE: Okanagan water park caught off guard by permit delay - Salmon Arm Observer
  • Lake Okanagan Resort owners have plan to rebuild, need provincial help - Salmon Arm Observer
  • Fireworks to light up Penticton sky on Canada Day - Revelstoke Review
  • Illegal dumping can be costly, says ministry after tires pulled from Okanagan Lake in Vernon - Castanet
  • Vernon Search and Rescue pulls car tires from Okanagan Lake, issues safety reminder - Castanet
  • Wildfire ash impacts discussed at Vernon water sustainability event - Vernon Morning Star
  • A 250-year plan is in the works to protect Okanagan-Similkameen watersheds - Indiginews
  • Water restrictions lifted for some Regional District of North Okanagan customers - Castanet
  • Alberta teen's attempt to swim the length of Okanagan Lake on 24-hour medical hold - Kelowna News - Castanet
  • Emergency water restriction for some North Okanagan residents - Castanet
  • Regional District Central Okanagan moves to Stage 2 water restrictions - Lake Country Calendar

Media Releases

  • New Tool Helps Protect Okanagan Streams and Fish with Real-Time Science-Driven Insights!May 26, 2025
  • Okanagan Resilience Starts in Your Yard: Discover FireSmart™ and Waterwise LandscapingMay 21, 2025
  • Province Boosts Aquatic Protection: Invasive Mussel Focus in Proposed Wildlife Act Changes May 12, 2025

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What’s New:

  • Drought Bulletin – June 13, 2025
    Regional drought level vs. YOUR watering rules: What’s the difference?Here’s the scoop: The Okanagan could be heading into another hot, dry summer. Conditions across the ... Read more
  • Board Report – June 2025
    The Okanagan Basin Water Board’s monthly Board Report provides highlights from this week’s Board of Directors meeting. The monthly report provides up-to-date information about the ... Read more
  • New Tool Helps Protect Okanagan Streams and Fish with Real-Time Science-Driven Insights!
    Syilx Territory, Penticton, B.C. – As the Okanagan region faces increasing environmental pressures and the critical need to balance human water use with ecosystem health, the ... Read more
  • Okanagan Resilience Starts in Your Yard: Discover FireSmart™ and Waterwise Landscaping
    Armstrong, B.C. – Syilx Territory – A new campaign was launched today on the cusp of wildfire season, titled “Make Water Work, Plant FireSmart™.” Held ... Read more
  • Province Boosts Aquatic Protection: Invasive Mussel Focus in Proposed Wildlife Act Changes 
    Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. –  The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) acknowledges a significant step forward in the ongoing effort to protect B.C.’s waterways from ... Read more
  • Board Report – May 2025
    The Okanagan Basin Water Board’s monthly Board Report provides highlights from this week’s Board of Directors meeting. The monthly report provides up-to-date information about the ... Read more

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