Board Report – November
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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Documentary examines Okanagan water conflicts
Salmon Arm Observer / Kelowna Capital News – November 7, 2017 A new documentary presents an insightful look at the many competing needs for water … Read more
Council Report – October 2017
The Okanagan Water Stewardship Council (“the Council” or OWSC) was established in 2006 as a technical advisory body to the OBWB. The 28 member Council … Read more
Council Report – September 2017
The Okanagan Water Stewardship Council (“the Council” or OWSC) was established in 2006 as a technical advisory body to the OBWB. The 28 member Council … Read more
Council Presentation – October 12, 2017
Sockeye salmon repatriation leads to population re-establishment and rapid introgression with native kokanee
Film guarantees waterworks
Castanet – October 13, 2017 South Okanagan residents will be able to learn how water supply is managed for transboundary water bodies in the region, … Read more
Okanagan’s transboundary waters focus of meeting and film premiere
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan watershed straddles the Canada-U.S. border, requiring joint water management to meet the various needs for a clean, sustainable supply. This … Read more
Osoyoos Lake Board of Control annual meeting to premiere “A River Film”
The International Osoyoos Lake Board of Control holds its annual public meeting on October 17, 6-8:15 p.m. at the Sonora Centre, 8505 68 Ave., in … Read more
Board Report – October
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 brings mussel-prevention proposal to B.C. Environment Minister
Kelowna, B.C. – Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) directors, who were in Vancouver for the annual Union of BC Municipalities convention along with officials from … Read more
WaterWise winner
Kelowna Daily Courier – September 25, 2017 Participating in the Okanagan Basin Water Board’s Make Water Work conservation campaign paid of for one Kelowna resident.
As summer of wacky weather comes to close in Okanagan, WaterWise residents recognized
Kelowna, B.C. – As summer draws to a close, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) and its Okanagan WaterWise program begin to wrap up their … Read more
WaterWise residents recognized by Okanagan Basin Water Board
Kelowna Now – September 22, 2017 As summer draws to a close, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) and its Okanagan WaterWise program begin to … Read more
Okanagan Water Board annual meeting looks at extreme weather & solutions
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) held its Annual Meeting today at Westbank Lions Community Centre in West Kelowna. The theme this … Read more
Annual Public Meeting to be held September 8, 2017
The Okanagan Basin Water Board will host its annual public meeting at the Westbank Lions Community Centre, 2466 Main St. in West Kelowna, this Friday … Read more
Okanagan Drought Bulletin 2 – September 1, 2017
OKANAGAN ESCALATES TO DROUGHT LEVEL 3 The B.C. Government has declared a Level 3 drought rating for the Okanagan. It’s a year of extremes in … Read more
Okanagan Drought Bulletin 1 – August 22, 2017
OKANAGAN IN DROUGHT LEVEL 2 There has been some confusion recently regarding what drought level the Province of B.C. has declared for the Okanagan. While … Read more
Board Report – August
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
Update #7 – August 2017
Flood Review The City of West Kelowna, and the Regional District of Central Okanagan have called on the B.C. Minister of FLNRORD to review all … Read more
Milfoil a growing concern this summer due to freezing, flooding
Kelowna, B.C. – After a cold winter and wet spring in the Okanagan, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is getting ready for a significant … Read more
Okanagan mayors gather & encourage water conservation in face of weather extremes
Kelowna, B.C. – As flooding issues remain top of mind in the Okanagan, we are reminded of the extreme weather events seen in our valley … Read more
Board Report – June
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