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Incoming Executive Director and COO take Oath of Office for OBWB

Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is embarking on a new chapter with the appointment of Melissa Tesche as the … Read more

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Okanagan Water Supply Webinar – April 11, 2025

Mark your calendars and join OBWB’s Water Stewardship Director Dr. Nelson Jatel for this year’s Okanagan Water Supply Webinar. Easily accessible via Zoom at the … Read more

Categories Drought Updates, Featured, Recently Added, What's New Tags Okanagan Water Supply webinar, webinar

Melissa Tesche Named New OBWB Executive Director

Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) proudly welcomes Melissa Tesche as its new Executive Director. Tesche, already well-known to the organization, … Read more

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OBWB reignites decades-long fight against chemicals in Okanagan Lakes

Kelowna, B.C. – Syilx Territory – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is renewing its long-standing opposition to aquatic herbicides and pesticides in Okanagan Lakes. … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags chemicals, Herbicide, pesticide

Okanagan Basin Water Board Appoints James Littley as Chief Operating Officer

Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is pleased to announce the appointment of James Littley as its first-ever Chief Operating Officer (COO). … Read more

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Board Report – March 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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Weather Report – March 2025

According to the Provincial Snow Supply Bulletin on February 1, the provincial
snowpack was 72% of normal, and the Okanagan was 84%.

Categories Drought Updates, Featured, Flood Updates, Recently Added, What's New Tags weather report

Current Openings: Class 1 Driver and Milfoil Equipment Operator

The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent teamwork skills to fill the position of Class 1 Driver and … Read more

Categories Featured, Recently Added, What's New Tags class 1 driver, current opportunities, milfoil

Board Report – February 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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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

Categories Featured, Recently Added, What's New Tags employment opportunities, jobs

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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

Categories Drought Updates, Featured, Recently Added, What's New Tags NOAA, seasonal precipitation outlook, seasonal temperature outlook, weather report

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Categories Drought Updates, Recently Added Tags climate, drought, drought level 3, drought report, weather 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.

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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

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What’s New:

  • Board Report – October 2025
    What’s 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
  • Drought Bulletin – October 9, 2025
    𝐎𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐧𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟒. 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’: UBCO eDNA Tool Promises Revolution in Invasive Mussel Detection
    Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – 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 weather—the 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 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟑, 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. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) held its Annual Meeting today in Kelowna, with presentations and discussions centered around this year’s theme ... Read more

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