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Too early to predict a drought in the Okanagan this summer, but early snow melt a worry

February 27, 2016 – InfoNews.ca It’s hard to predict moisture conditions in the Okanagan Valley thanks to the regions variable annual rainfall patterns and the … Read more

Categories In the News Tags annual rainfall, drought, early snow melt, Water Supply

Water board to study groundwater flows in Mission Creek

February 23, 2016 – InfoNews.ca Work begins soon on a research project to determine the extent of groundwater flows in Mission Creek and the effect … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Groundwater, Mission Creek, Okanagan Groundwater Monitoring Project

Funding to protect B.C. lakes from invasive mussels in the offing?

February 20, 2016 – Kelowna Capital News Premier Christy Clark hinted that the province may be stepping up its efforts to keep invasive mussels from … Read more

Categories In the News Tags boat inspection stations, Don't Move A Mussel, mussel

Federal funds flow to Okanagan to ensure future water sustainability

February 19, 2016 – The Peachland View A two-year study aimed at examining the Environmental Flow Needs (EFNs) – or the water needs of fish … Read more

Categories In the News Tags EFNs, Environmental Flow Needs, federal Gas Tax Fund, Stream flows

Penticton applies for drought management plan funding

February 19, 2016 – Penticton Western News Drought Management City staff asked for council’s support in making an application to the Okanagan Basin Water Board … Read more

Categories In the News Tags drought, drought management plan, Grants, Water Conservation & Quality Improvement, WCQI

Premier says help on the way for Okanagan mussel fight

February 19, 2016 – InfoNews.ca Premier Christy Clark hinted yesterday at more help in the provincial budget for the Okanagan in fighting invasive mussels. Clark … Read more

Categories In the News Tags boat inspection stations, Don't Move A Mussel, mussel

Gas Tax cash will help study Okanagan water supply and needs

February 17, 2016 – Lake Country Calendar

Categories In the News Tags Environmental Flow Needs, federal Gas Tax Fund, Stream flows

Federal $397,000 grant to monitor creek water flows

February 17, 2016 – Kelowna Capital News The Okanagan Basin Water Board has been awarded a  $397,000 grant by the federal government to study and record … Read more

Categories In the News Tags EFNs, Environmental Flow Needs, federal Gas Tax Fund, stream

Province considering permanent inspection stations against invasive mussels at border crossings into B.C.

February 17, 2016 – Osoyoos Times The provincial government may establish eight full-time permanent inspection stations along its borders this year to counter the threat … Read more

Categories In the News Tags boat inspection stations, Don't Move A Mussel, mussel

Milfoil Control

February 15, 2016 – Kelowna Daily Courier

Categories In the News Tags milfoil

Okanagan gains water grant

February 14, 2016 – Vernon Morning Star The Okanagan Basin Water Board has secured a $397,000 federal grant to better understand the water needs in … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Environmental Flow Needs, federal Gas Tax Fund, Stream flows

Okanagan water board looking for mussel funding in budget

February 14, 2016 – Penticton Western News In advance of the provincial budget being released on Tuesday, the Okanagan Basin Water Board is throwing its … Read more

Categories In the News Tags boat inspection stations, Don't Move A Mussel, mussel

Gov’t funded mussel tests?

February 14, 2016 – Castanet Could the provincial government be moving toward establishing mandatory inspection stations to prevent the spread of invasive mussels? That’s apparently … Read more

Categories In the News Tags boat inspection stations, Don't Move A Mussel, mussel

Water improvement applications overflowing

February 14, 2016 – Vernon Morning Star There’s just not enough cash to go around. The Okanagan Basin Water Board has $58,000 available for water … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Grants, Water Conservation & Quality Improvement, WCQI

Federal funds flow to Okanagan for water sustainability

February 13, 2016 – OkanaganLife The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has secured a $397,000 grant through the federal Gas Tax Fund, helping better understand … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Environmental Flow Needs, federal Gas Tax Fund, Stream flows

Study to focus on local streams

February 13, 2016 – Okanagan Saturday The Okanagan Basin Water Board is moving forward with a study to determine the environmental flow needs of local … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Environmental Flow Needs, federal Gas Tax Fund, Stream flows

Okanagan Water Board sends letter to province supporting proposal to control invasive mussels in 2016

The OBWB has sent a letter to the province supporting their staff’s recommendation for eight full-time inspection stations set up at key crossings for the … Read more

Categories Featured, Recently Added Tags BC Ministry of Environment, boat inspection stations, border inspection, letter, mussel, quagga mussel, Zebra Mussel

Federal funds flow to Okanagan helping ensure water sustainability

Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has secured a $397,000 grant through the federal Gas Tax Fund, helping better understand the water … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags EFNs, Environmental Flow Needs, federal Gas Tax Fund, Okanagan Nation Alliance, ONA, Strategic Priorities Fund

Cash crunch for water projects

February 12, 2016 – Vernon Morning Star There’s just not enough cash to go around. The Okanagan Basin Water Board has $58,000 available for water … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Grants, Water Conservation & Quality Improvement, WCQI

Federal Funding Helps to Support Okanagan Water Sustainability

February 12, 2016 – Kelowna Now New federal funding is being provided as a long term investment in the Okanagan’s water sustainability. The Okanagan Basin … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Environmental Flow Needs, federal Gas Tax Fund, Stream flows

How much water do fish in the Okanagan need?

February 12, 2016 – Global News The taxes you pay when gassing up your vehicle will help better understand the Okanagan’s wildlife water needs. Video: … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Environmental Flow Needs, federal Gas Tax Fund, Stream flows

New study to look at Okanagan creeks

February 12, 2016 – Penticton Western News Just a few days before Valentine’s Day, the federal government has shown some love for the Okanagan in … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Environmental Flow Needs, federal Gas Tax Fund, Stream flows

Okanagan board supports inspection stations to stop spread of invasive mussels

February 12, 2016 – Vancouver Sun The Okanagan Basin Water Board wants the B.C. government set up eight inspection stations along the Alberta and Washington … Read more

Categories In the News Tags boat inspection stations, Don't Move A Mussel, mussel

Study to look at water needs

February 12, 2016 – KissFM The Okanagan Basin Water Board has secured a federal gas tax grant for a study to get a better handle on the water needs in … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Environmental Flow Needs, federal Gas Tax Fund, Stream flows

Water project funds announced today

February 12, 2016 – Kelowna Daily Courier

Categories In the News Tags Grants, Water Conservation & Quality Improvement, WCQI
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  • 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
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    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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    Heads up, Okanagan! The Okanagan’s drought level has been raised to 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟐 due to the hot, dry conditions. With little rain in the forecast, ... Read more
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    The Okanagan is at 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟎 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
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