admin Kelowna, B.C. – After two years of calls to the province and federal government to help prevent invasive zebra and quagga mussels from being brought … Read more
The OBWB recognizes the importance of enabling projects that enhance water quality and conserve water quantity in the Okanagan Valley. The Water Conservation and Quality … Read more
The latest research into residual endocrine-disrupting chemicals in water in the Okanagan, largely from wastewater, suggests they are degraded by light and diluted in water. … Read more
Vernon Morningstar – May 23, 2014 Students at a Vernon school have been recognized for creating awareness about water. Uta Van Ziffle’s Grade 1 class … Read more
Vernon Morningstar – May 23, 2014 A new B.C. water commission to streamline water use reporting and connect water licence rental fees with water management … Read more
Salmon Arm Observer – May 22, 2014 The City of Salmon Arm is adding its voice in the call for preventative action on invasive mussels. … Read more
Kelowna Capital News – May 14, 2014 The public is invited to attend an upcoming open house to discuss multiple ongoing topics in the West … Read more
InfoTel – May 14, 2014 A new B.C. water commission to streamline water use reporting and connect water licence rental fees with water management needs … Read more
CBC Daybreak – May 14, 2014 The Okanagan Basin Water Board has sent a proposal to the B.C. government to establish a new agency to … Read more
Kelowna Capital News – May 13, 2014 A review of the new Water Sustainability Act slated for royal assent reveals calls for public comment had … Read more
Kelowna Capital News – May 13, 2014 The need to make any changes to the Agricultural Land Reserve and how it is governed is questionable, … Read more
Kelowna, B.C. – A new B.C. water commission to streamline water use reporting and connect water licence rental fees with water management needs is being … Read more
InfoTel – May 12, 2014 KELOWNA – Protecting our water is job number one for the Okanagan Water Stewardship Council and the group wants to … Read more
Castanet – May 10, 2014 One year ago, the Okanagan Water Stewardship Council was recognized with a national “Excellence in Water Stewardship” award from Canada’s … Read more
Kelowna, B.C. – One year ago, the Okanagan Water Stewardship Council was recognized with a national “Excellence in Water Stewardship” award from Canada’s Council of … Read more
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
Castanet – May 9, 2014 Okanagan classes drink-in water win. In celebration of BC Drinking Water Week, the Okanagan Basin Water Board is pleased to … Read more
Kelowna, B.C. – In celebration of B.C. Drinking Water Week, the Okanagan Basin Water Board is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Okanagan … Read more
Global News – May 8, 2014 KELOWNA, B.C. – Okanagan students from Vernon and Summerland have come out on top when it comes to demonstrating … Read more
Sicamous Eagle Valley News – May 7, 2014 Sicamous council is encouraging B.C.’s environment ministry to put some muscle into protecting local lakes from invasive … Read more
Castanet – May 1, 2014 Vernon City Council is fed up with the lack of federal and provincial government concern over zebra and quagga mussels … Read more
Cranbrook Daily Townsman – April 30, 2014 A board that includes municipalities from the Okanagan is hoping that Cranbrook council will get behind their push … Read more
The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal, research, writing and organization skills to fill the position of … Read more
Kelowna Capital News – April 23, 2014 The Central Okanagan has some of the better protections for wetlands in the Okanagan and Similkameen valleys, according … Read more
Castanet – April 18, 2014 Water related projects have been given a boost thanks to funding from the Okanagan Basin Water Board, OBWB. The Regional … Read more