Board Report – October 2025
Whatโs the latest on water in the Okanagan? From record-breaking heat to aging infrastructure and invasive mussel threats, the OBWB October Board Report covers urgent … Read more
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Drought Bulletin – October 9, 2025
๐๐ค๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ง ๐ก๐ข๐ญ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ฎ๐ง๐ฉ๐ซ๐๐๐๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ ๐. That crisp fall air isn’t fooling anyone. The Okanagan is now at an Drought Level 4, rare for … Read more
Okanagan Water Board Invests in ‘Artificial Dog’s Nose’:ย UBCO eDNA Tool Promises Revolution in Invasive Mussel Detection
Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. โ The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has committed $200,000 towards funding a UBC Okanagan (UBCO)-led pioneering research project that promises … Read more
Drought Bulletin – October 3, 2025
Don’t be fooled by the fall weatherโthe Okanagan is still in drought! Following a record-breaking September heatwave and very little rain, streamflows are dangerously low … Read more
Drought Bulletin – September 11, 2025
Drought Level Raised in the Okanagan The drought level has now been raised to ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ ๐, reflecting dangerously low flows in local creeks and rivers. … Read more
OBWB Annual Report Highlights Progress and Future of Okanagan Water
Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. โ The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) held its Annual Meeting today in Kelowna, with presentations and discussions centered around this yearโs theme … Read more
Board Report – September 2025
Important updates from the September Water Board Meeting: New provincial drought ratings don’t measure up. Ground-breaking invasive mussel detection tool proposed. New invasive milfoil ID … Read more
Drought Bulletin – September 4, 2025
Heads up, Okanagan! The Okanagan’s drought level has been raised to ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ ๐ due to the hot, dry conditions. With little rain in the forecast, … Read more
Milfoil Identification Chart
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Drought Bulletin – August 21, 2025
The Okanagan is at ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ ๐ as of today! This is great news, but we’re staying vigilant. Temperatures are expected to rise again, and … Read more
OBWB Annual Meeting – September 5, 2025
You’re invited to the Okanagan Basin Water Board’s (OBWB) Annual Meeting, taking place on Friday, September 5, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Mary Irwin … Read more
Board Report – August 2025
Highlights from the August 5, 2025 Meeting of the Okanagan Basin Water Board, held at the offices of the Regional District North Okanagan, Coldstream BC. … Read more
Drought Bulletin – July 25, 2025
Hey Okanagan! Seen some raindrops lately? While every drop helps, our water situation is still on our minds! Ever wondered what “drought” really means, beyond … Read more
Drought Bulletin – July 17, 2025
Let’s talk water! Despite some recent sprinkles, our region is still officially at ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ ๐, and the Similkameen just moved to a ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ ๐! … Read more
Drought Bulletin – July 10, 2025
Drought Alert: Level 3 for the Okanagan! It’s officially a hot, dry summer, and the Province has upped our drought level to Level 3 as … Read more
EFN 2024 Co-Creating Futures – Proceedings & Outcomes โ NOW available!
This gathering brought together more than 200 representatives from national and international organizations engaged in water management or research, including fisheries and water managers, First Nations and local government policy-makers, regulators, academia, funders and NGOs.
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 Boardโs monthly Board Report provides highlights from this weekโs 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. โ 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 FireSmartโข and Waterwise Landscaping
Armstrong, B.C. โ Syilx Territory โ A new campaign was launched today on the cusp of wildfire season, titled โMake Water Work, Plant FireSmartโข.โ Held … Read more
Province Boosts Aquatic Protection: Invasive Mussel Focus in Proposed Wildlife Act Changesย
Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. โ The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) acknowledges a significant step forward in the ongoing effort to protect B.C.โs waterways from … Read more
Board Report – May 2025
The Okanagan Basin Water Boardโs monthly Board Report provides highlights from this weekโs Board of Directors meeting. The monthly report provides up-to-date information about the … Read more
19 Years Strong: OBWB Invests $350,000 to Protect Okanagan’s Precious Water
Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. โ Fueling a sustainable water future, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is driving change with $350,000 of Water Conservation and … Read more
Board Report – April 2025
The Okanagan Basin Water Boardโs monthly Board Report provides highlights from this weekโs Board of Directors meeting. The monthly report provides up-to-date information about the … Read more