Current Openings: Water Quality Project Manager
The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is seeking a highly motivated individual with expertise in water quality management, project coordination, and policy analysis to fill … Read more
admin
Weather Report – February 2025
After the warm fall of 2024, January shifted to colder weather but has not reached the conditions of last year’s cold snap. The shift to colder weather was more gradual and less severe than last January. For precipitation, 2025 started off dry, and as of January 27th, the total precipitation for the month was well below average.
Board Report – December 2024
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
Weather Report – December 2024
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts that the La Niña could persist into the spring, which typically means cool, wet conditions in the Okanagan.
Click to read more about Environment and Climate Change Canada’s long-term forecast for November to January.
Okanagan Water Board annual grant intake opens with focus on source water protection
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is now accepting applications to its 2025 Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) grant program. With … Read more
Weather Report – November 2024
The Okanagan is still technically in drought conditions (Level 2, or “very dry”). That being said, La Nina conditions are forecast for this winter, portending … Read more
Okanagan water conservation campaign delivers wins, despite continued drought
Kelowna, B.C. – Syilx Territory – The Okanagan’s annual valley-wide outdoor water conservation campaign – “Make Water Work” – is coming to an end for … Read more
Board Report – October 2024
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
Okanagan Water Board annual meeting reflects on valley’s extreme weather & building resiliency
Kelowna, B.C. – Syilx Territory – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) held its Annual Meeting today at Rotary Centre for the Arts in Kelowna, … Read more
Weather Report – August 2024
The declared drought level (level 3) in the Okanagan has held over the last few weeks. The occasional rain events have led to high enough … Read more
Join us Friday September 6 for our annual meeting
Join us for the Okanagan Basin Water Board’s 2024 Annual Meeting: Building a Resilient Region – Come Heat or High Water This year’s event will … Read more
Board Report – August 2024
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
Okanagan Water Board launches tool to track local climate changes
Kelowna, B.C. – Syilx Territory – The Okanagan Basin Water Board has developed a new tool to help track climate change in the valley. The new “Okanagan … Read more
Water Science Specialist Report – July/August 2024
The Okanagan region remains at Drought Level 3 (“Severely Dry”). Provincial drought levels range from 0 – “non-drought conditions” to 5 – “exceptionally dry.” Read more in the OBWB’s Water Science Specialist report.
Key Findings – Okanagan Climate Indicators
This document presents the key findings of the Okanagan Climate Indicators Project up to 2023. Methods and decision-making processes are available on the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) website.
OBWB Drought Info Bulletin 3 – July 25, 2024
OKANAGAN DECLARED AT DROUGHT LEVEL 3 Conditions in the Okanagan are changing quickly. Cooler temperatures and rain in May and June have given way to … Read more
Okanagan Drought Info Bulletin 2 – July 19, 2024
OKANAGAN BACK TO DROUGHT LEVEL 2
The Okanagan began 2024 at Drought Level 2 due, in part, to low snowpack. With rain events in May and June, the Okanagan was downgraded to Level 1. After this reprieve, the recent heatwave, low stream flows and increasing water temperatures have prompted the Government of B.C. to move the Okanagan back to Drought Level 2.
Okanagan Water Board invites public to launch of new amphibious milfoil harvester
Vernon, B.C. – Syilx Territory – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is hosting a public launch event and naming contest for their new amphibious … Read more
Board Report – June 2024
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
Okanagan mayors & fire chiefs gather to encourage water conservation
Lake Country, B.C. – Syilx Territory – Despite cooler temperatures and recent rainfall, the Okanagan’s water supply is still experiencing the effects of last year’s … Read more
Okanagan Drought Info Bulletin – May 16, 2024
OKANAGAN MOVED TO DROUGHT LEVEL 2
Lingering effects from the 2023 drought, low winter snowpack, low precipitation, and warmer than normal temperatures causing an early freshet, have prompted the Government of B.C. to move the Okanagan to a Level 2 drought rating.
As Okanagan prepares for second year of drought, Water Board awards $350K to water protection projects
Kelowna, B.C. – Syilx Territory – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has awarded $350,000 to 14 projects through its annual Water Conservation and Quality Improvement … Read more
Okanagan Water Board delivers new guide to protect infrastructure from invasive mussels
Kelowna, B.C. – Syilx Territory – Organizations in the Pacific Northwest with water-related infrastructure can expect a new tool to be delivered this week to help … Read more
Preparing for Invasive Mussels: Vulnerability Assessment Guide for Raw Water Infrastructure
All raw water infrastructure can be assessed using this guide, protecting water systems for drinking and agriculture, municipal and private, industrial facilities, small and large, … Read more