The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) was instituted in 1970 as a collaboration of the three Okanagan regional districts to provide leadership on water issues spanning the valley.
Advised by an innovative cross-disciplinary Council, the Board delivers programs and activities to promote coordinated water management throughout the basin.

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Latest OBWB News
- Drought Bulletin – September 11, 2025Drought Level Raised in the Okanagan The drought level has now been raised to ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ … Read more
- OBWB Annual Report Highlights Progress and Future of Okanagan WaterSyilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. โ The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) held its Annual Meeting today in … Read more
- Board Report – September 2025Important updates from the September Water Board Meeting: New provincial drought ratings don’t measure up. … Read more
- 2025 Annual Report
- Drought Bulletin – September 4, 2025Heads up, Okanagan! The Okanagan’s drought level has been raised to ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ ๐ due to … Read more
- Milfoil Identification ChartIs it invasive milfoil? Download this handy resource:
- Drought Bulletin – August 21, 2025The Okanagan is at ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ ๐ as of today! This is great news, but … Read more