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
- Okanagan Water Board Invests in ‘Artificial Dog’s Nose’: UBCO eDNA Tool Promises Revolution in Invasive Mussel DetectionSyilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has committed $200,000 towards … Read more
- Drought Bulletin – October 3, 2025Don’t be fooled by the fall weather—the Okanagan is still in drought! Following a record-breaking … Read more
- Drought Bulletin – September 11, 2025Drought Level Raised in the Okanagan The drought level has now been raised to 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 … Read more
- OBWB Annual Report Highlights Progress and Future of Okanagan WaterSyilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – 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 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟐 due to … Read more