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Water Board Opens Intake for Water Conservation and Quality Improvement Grant Applications

Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board is now accepting applications to its 2014 Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) Grant Program. The program, … Read more

Categories Media Releases Tags Grants, Water Conservation, Water Quality Improvement, WCQI

Call for Applications – Water Conservation & Quality Improvement Grant Program

The Okanagan Basin Water Board is now accepting applications to its 2014 Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) Grant Program. The program, in its ninth … Read more

Categories Featured, Recently Added Tags Grants, Water Conservation, Water Quality Improvement, WCQI

“One Valley, One Water”

Castanet The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is now accepting applications for the 2014 Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) Grant Program. The program, in … Read more

Categories In the News Tags WCQI

Wetland loss blamed for most endangered species in Okanagan

Kelowna Capital News – December 4, 2013 The Okanagan Wetlands Strategy currently underway is a great start to turning around the trend of wetland devastation … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Okanagan Wetlands Strategy

Plan in works to bring back wetlands

Daily Courier – November 28, 2013

Categories In the News Tags Okanagan Wetlands Strategy

Open House to save Okanagan Wetlands

AM1150 – November 27, 2013

Categories In the News Tags Okanagan Wetlands Strategy

Okanagan Wetlands Strategy – Workshop November 28

DID YOU KNOW…more than 85% of the Okanagan’s wetlands & natural riparian areas are gone? And, the remaining areas are at risk of loss. We … Read more

Categories Featured, Recently Added Tags BC Wildlife Federation, Okanagan Wetlands Strategy, Regional District of Central Okanagan, riparian areas

Experts share worry for climate change in Penticton

Penticton Western News – November 21, 2013 Extreme weather events like those behind this summer’s Alberta floods are the new norm and highlight the need … Read more

Categories In the News Tags climate change

Discussion on Future of Okanagan Water with Renowned Speaker

AM1150 – N0vember 18, 2013 It’s being referred to as an eye-popping educational talk on the future of water in the Okanagan at Penticton’s Okanagan … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Bob Sandford

Water management paints Okanagan green from brown

Kelowna Capital News – Novmber 18, 2013 From the 1880s on, water in the Okanagan Valley has been a limited resource under increasing pressure, but … Read more

Categories In the News Tags history

Westside plant reuses more water

Daily Courier – November 18, 2013

Categories In the News Tags Westside Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant

Saving water saves money

Westside Weekly – November 17, 2013

Categories In the News Tags Westside Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant

OBWB submission to the Water Sustainability Act consultation opportunity

Please find below the Okanagan Basin Water Board’s submission to the Water Sustainability Act consultation opportunity. The Board gratefully acknowledges the advice of the Okanagan … Read more

Categories Featured, Recently Added Tags Board of Directors, OBWB, Water Sustainability Act

Snow is moving so get ready

Kelowna Capital News – November 15, 2013

Categories In the News Tags Okanagan Wetlands Strategy

RDCO and Water Board team up for huge savings

Peachland View – November 14, 2013

Categories In the News Tags Westside Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant

Regional District and Water Board Team Up for Huge Savings

Infotel Multimedia – November 13, 2013  

Categories In the News Tags Westside Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant

Treatment plant saves thousands

Castanet – November 13, 2013

Categories In the News Tags Westside Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant

Water Reclamation Project Expected to Save $12K Per Year

Welcome to Kelowna – November 13, 2013

Categories In the News Tags Westside Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant

RDCO and Okanagan Water Board team up to cut water usage cost

AM1150 – November 13, 2013

Categories In the News Tags OBWB, RDCO

Workshop on wetlands open to public

Kelowna Capital News – November 12, 2013 A workshop and open house on wetlands in the valley is being held in Kelowna Thurs., Nov. 28, … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Okanagan Wetlands Strategy, Workshops

Workshop on wetlands open to public

Kelowna Capital News – November 12, 2013 A workshop and open house on wetlands in the valley is being held in Kelowna Thurs., Nov. 28, … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Okanagan Wetlands Strategy, Workshops

Board wants input on legislation

Vernon Morning Star – November 10, 2013 As a key body in water management in the Okanagan, the valley’s water board would like the chance … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Water Sustainability Act

Water board has suggestions about new water act

Kelowna Capital News – November 5 As a key body in water management in the Okanagan, the valley’s water board would like the chance to … Read more

Categories In the News Tags BC, legislation, Water Sustainability Act

The new Water Sustainability Act – What issues do YOU want addressed?

We’re finalizing our submission to the province re: the new Water Sustainability Act. Are you submitting one too? What issues do YOU want addressed? DEADLINE … Read more

Categories Featured Tags BC, legislation, Water Sustainability Act

OBWB Strategic Plan

The 2014-2019 OBWB Strategic Plan (1.5MB PDF) is intended to guide the OBWB’s work for the next five years. The Plan reflects our priorities, our … Read more

Categories Featured, Recently Added Tags Board of Directors, OBWB, Strategic Plan
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  • OBWB Annual Meeting – September 5, 2025
    You’re invited to the Okanagan Basin Water Board’s (OBWB) Annual Meeting, taking place on Friday, September 5, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Mary Irwin ... Read more
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    Let’s talk water! Despite some recent sprinkles, our region is still officially at 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟑, and the Similkameen just moved to a 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟒! ... Read more
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    Drought Alert: Level 3 for the Okanagan! It’s officially a hot, dry summer, and the Province has upped our drought level to Level 3 as ... Read more
  • Drought Bulletin – June 13, 2025
    Regional drought level vs. YOUR watering rules: What’s the difference?Here’s the scoop: The Okanagan could be heading into another hot, dry summer. Conditions across the ... Read more
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