Okanagan Drought Bulletin – August 17, 2023
OKANAGAN REGION IN DROUGHT LEVEL 5 Lack of rain, low streamflows, high water temperatures that can be lethal to fish, and sustained warm weather have … Read more
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Water Board issued updated calls to action on invasive mussels as province snags mussel-infested watercraft
Kelowna, B.C. – Syilx Territory – As mussel-infested watercraft continue to make their way towards the Okanagan and other water-related destinations this summer, the Okanagan Basin Water … Read more
Okanagan Drought Bulletin – August 4, 2023
OKANAGAN NOW IN DROUGHT LEVEL 4 Lack of precipitation, low streamflows, high water temperatures that can be lethal to fish, and sustained warm weather have … Read more
Board Report – August 2023
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 – July 2023
The El Nino is affecting weather around the globe, creating extreme heat events and exacerbating wildfires, as well as contributing to the regional drought here … Read more
Okanagan Drought Bulletin – July 11, 2023
OKANAGAN MOVED TO DROUGHT LEVEL 3 Lack of precipitation, declining streamflows, rising water temperatures, and forecasts for above normal temperatures this summer have prompted the … Read more
Water Board troubled by new provincial report on invasive mussel costs
Kelowna, B.C. – As boaters begin to flock to Okanagan lakes and other B.C. waterways, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is sounding the alarm in response … Read more
Board Report – June 2023
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 – June 2023
The Okanagan had a very quick turn-around from spring to summer, with a swift and early snowmelt. Globally, we are now in an El Nino … Read more
Okanagan chiefs & mayors gather to encourage water conservation
Kelowna, B.C. – As the Okanagan continued to smash temperature records and smoke, from an earlier-than-normal fire season in B.C. and Alberta, blanketed the valley, … Read more
Lake level looking fine as freshet heats up
Penticton Herald – May 11, 2023 Between now and the end of July, enough water to fill the Toronto Blue Jays’ home stadium nearly 300 … Read more
Okanagan water supply webinar – May 9
The Water Board hosted its 15th Okanagan Water Supply Webinar on May 9, 2023 As in past years, there were updates on Okanagan reservoir levels, … Read more
Armstrong increases water restrictions
Vernon Morning Star – May 5, 2023 The City of Armstrong has made the decision to activate Stage 2 Water Conservation Restrictions to proactively prevent … Read more
Communications Coordinator – Application Deadline May 26
Communications CoordinatorLooking to flex your engaging communication skills and looking for a place to direct your passion for our planet? Join our dynamic and fun … Read more
MP Mel Arnold awarded as a Water Warrior for work on invasive species
Castanet – May 2, 2023 North Okanagan-Shuswap MP Mel Arnold has been recognized as a Water Warrior. Arnold received the award Monday in Ottawa from … Read more
Central Okanagan projects supported by water board grants
Kelowna Capital News – May 1, 2023 The recent celebration of Earth Week last month was marked in the Central Okanagan by $350,000 in grants … Read more
Okanagan Alluvial Fan Hydrology: A Primer
This Primer is intended to provide a concise summary of what alluvial fans are, the types found in the Okanagan, and some of the management … Read more
Plant sale fundraiser to offer unique drought-tolerant plants
Castanet – April 26. 2023 It’s plant sale time of year again. With spring, everyone with an interest in growing is out looking for something … Read more
Okanagan Water Board calls for more dollars for B.C. watershed security fund
Kelowna, B.C. – The B.C. government’s announcement of a Watershed Security Strategy and Fund (WSSF) is being applauded by the Okanagan Basin Water Board, but … Read more
Drought classification systems used in B.C.
Drought Classification Systems Used in B.C. (PDF)This primer was developed to address potential miscommunication and misunderstanding around drought levels in British Columbia. This is intended to … Read more
Okanagan Water Board announces grant awards to address valley water challenges
Kelowna, B.C. – It may be Earth Week, but the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB)’s release of its annual $350,000 in grant funding this week will have an … Read more
Flood Risk Mapping for the Okanagan Valley Watershed
This report presents recent flood events (probabilities) and scenarios studies, including current and future lake management operations, wave effects, and a potential breach of flood … Read more
Board Report – April 2023
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 – April 2023
The BC River Forecast Centre’s most recent biweekly snow conditions commentary (March 22) finds the Okanagan’s snowpack to be slightly above normal (106%) compared to the long-term median. … Read more