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OBWB Drought Update #5

Dear Okanagan Local Governments and Water Purveyors, Thanks to everyone who tuned in to our webinar on Monday. We had a record turnout. The slides … Read more

Categories Drought Updates Tags drought, Drought Update

Okanagan Basin Water Board welcomes Formula 1 racer in “Don’t Move a Mussel” campaign

Kelowna, B.C. – Today, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) and its WaterWise program welcomed Formula 1 Tunnel Boat Racing Team driver Mike McLellan, of … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags Don't Move A Mussel, Formula 1, Mike McLennan, mussel

Formula 1 tunnel boat race team joins fight against mussel infestation

July 28, 2015 – InfoNews

Categories In the News Tags Don't Move A Mussel, Formula 1, racer, tunnel boat

Race boat driver hates mussels

July 28, 2015 – Kelowna Daily Courier

Categories In the News Tags Don't Move A Mussel, F1, Mike McLennan, mussel

Boat racer doesn’t move a mussel

July 2015 – Castanet

Categories In the News Tags Don't Move A Mussel, video

Fighting tiny mussels

July 28, 2015 – Castanet

Categories In the News Tags Don't Move A Mussel

Formula 1 racer teams up to raise awareness about invasive mussels

July 28, 2015 – Kelowna Now

Categories In the News Tags boat inspection stations, Don't Move A Mussel, F1, Mike McLennan, mussel

Don’t Move a Mussel campaign gets a helping hand

July 28, 2015 – Kelowna Capital News

Categories In the News Tags Don't Move A Mussel, F1, Mike McLennan, mussel

Missed our Water Supply webinar?

Download the summary here! Find out what’s happening with the Okanagan’s water supply, including reservoir levels, groundwater, drought conditions and weather forecasts.

Categories Featured, Recently Added Tags Okanagan, Water Supply, webinar

Water conservation funding

July 25, 2015 – Castanet

Categories In the News Tags Friends of the Summerland Gardens, Grants, Water Conservation, WCQI

Compost guy piles up evidence

July 24, 2015 – Vernon  Morning Star

Categories In the News Tags compost, Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise

OBWB Drought Update #4

Dear Okanagan Local Governments and Water Purveyors, Since my last update, a Level 4 drought has been declared for the Nicola. The Okanagan, the Kettle, … Read more

Categories Drought Updates Tags drought, Drought Update

Water Supply webinar – July 27

The OBWB is hosting a free Water Supply Webinar on Monday, July 27, 10 – 11am, with an update on the Okanagan’s water supply, including … Read more

Categories Featured, Recently Added Tags Water Supply, webinar

OBWB Drought Update #3

Dear Okanagan local governments and water utilities, This email is a follow up to the emails I sent on July 16 and 17. Please let … Read more

Categories Drought Updates Tags drought, Drought Update

Okanagan Basin Water Board urges residents to conserve in face of drought

Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is urging residents to do their part to conserve water and help prevent a provincial declaration … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags conservation, drought, Make Water Work, restrictions

Water Board wants policy change to stop illegal ATV use in Okanagan watersheds

July 19, 2015 – AM 1150

Categories In the News Tags ATV, illegal ATV use, Okanagan, source protection, watershed

Compost guy has the recipe to make water work in your yard

July 16, 2015 – Keremeos Review

Categories In the News Tags compost, Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise

OBWB Drought Update #2

Dear Okanagan governments and water utilities, This email is a follow-up from the one I sent yesterday (see below) with a few updates and clarifications.  … Read more

Categories Drought Updates Tags drought, Drought Update

Board demands more action over mussels

July 15, 2015 – Vernon Morning Star

Categories In the News Tags Don't Move A Mussel

OBWB wants mussel inspection stations

July 15, 2015 – Kelowna Capital News

Categories In the News Tags Don't Move A Mussel

Ok Water Board wants five inspection stations to look for invasive mussels

July 15, 2015 – Lake Country Calendar

Categories In the News Tags Don't Move A Mussel

Ok Water Basin wants five inspection stations to look for invasive mussels

July 15, 2015 – Lake Country Calendar

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

OBWB wants mussel inspection stations

July 15, 2015 – Kelowna Capital News

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

Compost great for your plants and utilizes water efficiently

July 15, 2015 – Kelowna Capital News

Categories In the News Tags compost, Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise

Board demands more action over mussels

July 15, 2015 – Vernon Morning Star

Categories In the News Tags boat inspection stations, Don't Move A Mussel, mussel
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What’s New:

  • Board Report – February 2026
    What happened at the February Water Board meeting? Chair and Vice-Chair Elections for 2026. 73% of Okanagan boat launch users know this… Half of mussel-fouled ... Read more
  • Drought Bulletin – December 1, 2025
    ️The snow is here, but the Okanagan is still running on low battery! Since 2022, we’ve battled persistent drought conditions. The 2025 dry season was ... Read more
  • OBWB Sounds Alarm: Private Member’s Bill Poses Threat to Watersheds,Drinking Water, and Local Governments
    Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is joining local governments and the Union of BC Municipalities in sounding the alarm over BILL M 216 ... Read more
  • OBWB Launches Annual $350K Grant Program, Prioritizing Innovation in Water Security
    Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has opened its intake for the 2026 Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) Grant program, ... Read more
  • Board Report – November 2025
    Highlights from the November Water Board Meeting: OBWB Celebrates $200K Federal Investment in Algal Bloom Monitoring 2026 WCQI Grant Theme Prioritizes Innovation in Water Supply ... Read more
  • 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

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