Skip to content
  • Home
  • About
    • Overview
    • Board of Directors
      • Meet the Board
      • Agendas, Minutes & Board Reports
      • Governance
      • Annual Reports
    • Stewardship Council
      • Meet the Council
      • Guiding Principles
      • Terms of Reference
    • Staff
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Bid Opportunities
  • What We Do
    • Overview
      • Collaborative Water Management
      • Water Quality Improvement
      • Aquatic Weed Management
    • Annual Reports
    • History
  • Contact
  • News

Facebook      Bluesky      Instagram      X-Twitter      YouTube      LinkedIn
Okanagan Basin Water Board
Okanagan Basin Water Board
  • Grants
    • Overview
    • WCQI Grants
      • Application Information & Forms
      • WCQI Projects Database
    • SFA Grants
      • History of the SFA Program
    • Funding Partnerships
  • Milfoil
    • Overview
    • What We Do
    • About Eurasian Watermilfoil
    • Methods of Control
    • History of the Program
  • Water Quality
    • Overview
    • Water Quality Monitoring
    • Source Water Protection Toolkit
    • Okanagan Climate Indicators
    • Okanagan Sustainable Water Strategy
    • Okanagan Basin Water Quality Database
    • For Well Owners
    • Report Pollution!
    • Blue-Green Algae (Cyanobacteria)
    • Endocrine Disruptors
    • Invasive Mussels
    • Milfoil
    • Okanagan Wetlands Strategy
    • Runoff (Stormwater)
    • Improvement Grants
      • Sewage Facilities
      • Water Conservation & Quality
  • Water Quantity
    • Overview
    • Okanagan Sustainable Water Strategy
    • Improving Lake Level Management in the Okanagan
    • Okanagan Climate Indicators
    • For Agricultural Water Users
    • Drought Information & Updates
    • Flood Information & Updates
    • Make Water Work! website
      • MWW – Plant Collection
    • Environmental Flow Needs
    • Hydrometric Monitoring
    • Okanagan Climate Data Guide
    • For Well Owners
    • Water Conservation Grants
    • Water Supply & Demand
  • Projects
  • Outreach
  • Tools
    • Okanagan Climate Indicators
    • Workshops & Conferences
    • Library

admin

Region mussels up infestation protection

Vernon Morning Star – July 21, 2013 Pressure is growing to prevent a potentially devastating species from moving to the Okanagan. The Regional District of … Read more

Categories Recently Added Tags Don't Move A Mussel, Regional District of North Okanagan, Zebra Mussel

Mussel threat can’t be ignored

Vernon Morning Star – July 21, 2013 We all know the story of the boy who cried wolf, but concerns about zebra and quagga mussels … Read more

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

Region mussels up infestation protection

July 21, 2013 – Vernon Morning Star

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

5-year go-ahead is an important step – Osoyoos Mayor Stu Wells

Osoyoos Daily News – July 20, 2013 Working with the Province of B.C, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has been given a five-year agreement … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Eurasian Watermilfoil, milfoil

Xeriscape – not zero-scape – your yard

Peachland View – July 19, 2013 Yards can be designed to reduce the amount of water – and time – needed for maintenance.

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

Don’t let the lake fool you

Vernon Morning Star – July 19, 2013 We’re surrounded by beautiful lakes in the Okanagan and that can make it hard to believe we could … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Make Water Work, myth of abundance, Okanagan WaterWise

Water board given 5-year go-ahead for Okanagan milfoil control

Osoyoos Daily News – July 18, 2013 Working with the province of B.C., the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has been given a five-year agreement … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Eurasian Watermilfoil, milfoil

Water board gets OK for new milfoil plan

Daily Courier – July 18, 2013 The Okanagan Basin Water Board has been given the go ahead for a new plan to control milfoil.

Categories In the News Tags Eurasian Watermilfoil, milfoil

Water Board Given 5-Year Go-Ahead for Okanagan Milfoil Control

Working with the Province of B.C., the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has been  given a five-year  agreement for milfoil control on Okanagan Lakes, ensuring … Read more

Categories Media Releases Tags Eurasian Watermilfoil, milfoil

Water board given five year go-ahead for Okanagan milfoil control

InfoTel Multimeda – July 17, 2013 Kelowna, BC – Working with the Province of BC, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has been given a … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Eurasian Watermilfoil, milfoil

Make water work campaign

PENTICTON AND SOUTH OKANAGAN Castanet – Jul 17, 2013 To inspire Okanagan residents to make water work, local governments and the Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen have … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise, Penticton, South Okanagan

Make Water Work Campaign

Castanet – July 17, 2013 To inspire Okanagan residents to make water work, local governments and the Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen have partnered with the Okanagan … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Make Water Work

Okanagan Residents Use More Water, But Have Less Than Rest of Canada

July 17, 2013 – AM1150

Categories In the News Tags Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise

Weighing two new proposed paths for protecting our water

July 17, 2013 – The Tyee

Categories In the News Tags Water Supply and Demand

New money announced to help wetlands areas in the Okanagan

Lake Country Calendar – July 16, 2013 The B.C. WIldlife Federation is applauding a couple different funding announcements that will go towards an Okanagan-valley wide … Read more

Categories In the News Tags funding, Hydrometric monitoring, stream-flow measurement, wetlands protection

Water contest to cut down on water waste

InfoTel Multimedia – July 15, 2013 PENTICTON – A water contest might cut down on Okanagan’s high water consumption. Okanagan residents use 675 litres of … Read more

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

Valley must protect its water

Westside Weekly – July 14, 2013 Pressures to spike demand for water dramatically by 2030. Devastating floods in Alberta and a deluge in Toronto highlight … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Bob Sandford, climate change

Wetlands projects gets $160,000 in funding

Kelowna Capital News – July 12, 2013 Funding was approved for a trio of Okanagan Basin Water Board projects to lay the groundwork for a … Read more

Categories In the News Tags funding, Hydrometric monitoring, stream-flow measurement, wetlands

Climate expert urges Okanagan residents to conserve water

The Daily Courier – July 12, 2013 Water demand expected to increase 30 per cent by 2030. Recent devastating floods in Alberta and this week’s … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Bob Sandford, climate change

BE WATERWISE : Don’t let the beautiful lake fool you

Peachland View – July 11, 2013 Even though the Okanagan boasts many lakes, there is less freshwater available here than almost anywhere in Canada.

Categories In the News Tags Okanagan WaterWise, Peachland

Water board reaps funding rewards

Vernon Morning Star – July 10, 2013 Funding has been approved for a trio of Okanagan Basin Water Board projects to lay the groundwork for … Read more

Categories In the News Tags funding, Hydrometric monitoring, stream-flow measurement, wetlands protection

Growers seek support

Vernon Morning Star – June 30, 2013 Okanagan orchardists are looking to civic leaders to help keep the industry viable. The B.C. Fruit Growers Association … Read more

Categories In the News Tags BC Fruit Growers Association, orchardists

SLIPP opts to move ahead

Salmon Arm Observer – June 18, 2013 SLIPP may not be sliding away, after all. Environmentalists were concerned the Shuswap Lake Integrated Planning Process (SLIPP) … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Shuswap Lake Integrated Planning Process, SLIPP

Prevent invasive species from gaining a toehold

Kelowna Capital News – June 13, 2013 Three different organizations are campaigning to prevent the spread of zebra and quagga mussels into B.C. waters, the … Read more

Categories In the News Tags invasive species, mussel, quagga mussel, Zebra Mussel

Regional District of North Okanagan directors reveal expenses

Vernon Morning Star – June 07, 2013 Regional District of North Okanagan directors insist their salaries reflect a lot of hard work on behalf of … Read more

Categories In the News Tags RDNO, remuneration
Older posts
Newer posts
← Previous Page1 … Page53 Page54 Page55 … Page58 Next →

Recently Added

  • OBWB Annual Meeting – September 5, 2025
  • Drought Bulletin – July 25, 2025
  • Drought Bulletin – July 17, 2025
  • Drought Bulletin – July 10, 2025
  • EFN 2024 Co-Creating Futures – Proceedings & Outcomes – NOW available!
  • Drought Bulletin – June 13, 2025

RSS Okanagan Water News (click to personalize)

  • Coldstream Creek water quality assessment pursued amid lack of oversight - Revelstoke Review
  • Opening of new Smitty’s restaurant on Westside delayed by water woes - Castanet
  • Regional District North Okanagan bans outdoor watering for Mabel Lake Water System - Castanet
  • Regional District of North Okanagan rescinds boil water notice - Castanet
  • Canoe Bay Pump Station project continues, boaters warned of no-go zones - Castanet
  • Regional District of North Okanagan issues boil water notice for Vernon community - Castanet
  • Water levels at Kelowna's Frazer Lake are getting very low - Castanet
  • Be aware of drowning prevention tips this summer in Okanagan - Castanet
  • This is one of B.C.'s deadliest bodies of water when it comes to drowning deaths - The Weather Network
  • Okanagan Lake deemed deadliest lake in B.C., prompting safety reminder - Global News
  • Okanagan Lake, Fraser River the deadliest water bodies in B.C. - Bowen Island Undercurrent
  • The Kelowna Classic Lake Water Polo Tournament featured Olympians and top local athletes - Castanet

Media Releases

  • New Tool Helps Protect Okanagan Streams and Fish with Real-Time Science-Driven Insights!May 26, 2025
  • Okanagan Resilience Starts in Your Yard: Discover FireSmart™ and Waterwise LandscapingMay 21, 2025
  • Province Boosts Aquatic Protection: Invasive Mussel Focus in Proposed Wildlife Act Changes May 12, 2025

Quick Links:

  • Agendas, Minutes & Board Reports
  • Annual Reports
  • Flood Information & Updates
  • Drought Information & Updates
  •  
  • Water Stewardship Council
  • Okanagan Sustainable Water Strategy
  •  
  • OBWB on YouTube
  • Okanagan Basin Waterscape Poster
  • Conferences and Workshops
  • Sewage Facilities Assistance Grants
  • Water Improvement Grants
  • Okanagan Water Supply & Demand
  • 1974 Okanagan Basin Study
  • Recently Added

Search Our Site:


Make Water Work


Don't Move a Mussel


Okanagan Water Stewardship Council


Okanagan Climate Indicators Dashboard


Source Water Protection Toolkit


Water Supply and Demand


Okanagan Basin Water Quality Database


Okanagan Flood Story - Floodplain Mapping Portal


What’s New:

  • 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
  • Drought Bulletin – July 25, 2025
    Hey Okanagan! Seen some raindrops lately? While every drop helps, our water situation is still on our minds! Ever wondered what “drought” really means, beyond ... Read more
  • Drought Bulletin – July 17, 2025
    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
  • Drought Bulletin – July 10, 2025
    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
  • Board Report – June 2025
    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

More OBWB News:

  • Media Releases
  • Board Reports
  • Drought Information & Updates
  • Recently Added
We acknowledge that we work on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded tm̓xʷúlaʔxʷ (land) of the syilx (Okanagan) people who have resided here since time immemorial. We honour and respect this land and the siwlɬk (water) which flows through the valley and connects us all. 

Okanagan Basin Water Board
ONE VALLEY, ONE WATER

Collaborative Water Management | Water Quality Improvement | Aquatic Weed Management

2025 © OBWB     |  Privacy Policy  |  Contact