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Caretakers say it’s a crucial time to protect kɬúsx̌nítkʷ, the ‘heart’ of syilx homelands

Indiginews – December 5, 2022 Located in the “heart” of syilx homelands, kɬúsx̌nítkʷ (Okanagan Lake) is a lifeline for the people, plants and animals who … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags kɬúsx̌nítkʷ, Okanagan Lake, syilx

UBC Okanagan study to investigate where Eurasian watermilfoil occurs in lakes

Kelowna Capital News – December 3, 2022 A UBC Okanagan pilot project is seeking to better pinpoint and map where the beginnings of Eurasian watermilfoil … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags LiDAR, milfoil, UBC-Okanagan

Okanagan Water Board opens annual call for project applications

Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is now accepting applications to its Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) grant program for 2023. With an … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags Grants, Water Conservation & Quality Improvement, WCQI

Choose deer and drought-resistant hedging

Castanet -Sigrie Kendrick – Nov 23, 2022  Deer, deer everywhere. Wow, does the deer population of the valley seem to have exploded recently.  With the sudden … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags deer, Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise, Okanagan Xeriscape Association, OXA, Sigrie Kendrick

Engaging young minds in the garden

Castanet – Sigrie Kendrick – November 9, 2022 Photo: Contributed Grade 5 and 6 students at Okanagan Christian School learn about xeriscape gardening. Recently the Okanagan … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Make Water Work, Okanagan Christian School, Okanagan WaterWise, Okanagan Xeriscape Association, OXA, Sigrie Kendrick

Osoyoos water forum starts with Salmon People

Times Chronicle – November 3, 2022  “The salmon people are our relatives,” was the fundamental message for non-Indigenous participants at the start of the 2022 Nk’mip … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags 2022, OLWSF, Osoyoos Lake Water Science Forum

Osoyoos Lake Water Science Forum Summary Report

The 2022 Osoyoos Lake Water Science Forum “Nk’Mip (Osoyoos Lake) – the Heart of the Watershed” took place on October 27th – 29th 2022 in Osoyoos, … Read more

Categories Recently Added, Resources Tags 2022, Heart of the Watershed, OLWSF, Osoyoos, Osoyoos Lake

Photo panels latest progress in Osoyoos Museum project

Times Chronicle – October 28, 2022 The Osoyoos Museum adds another chapter to its incremental completion story with the installation of three large photo panels on the … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Osoyoos, Osoyoos Lake Water Science Forum, Osoyoos Museum, Waterways

Try a new, easier fall clean-up in the garden

Castanet – Sigrie Kendrick – October 26, 2022 Leave the leaves. I’m here to question why, as gardeners, we are so obsessed with the big fall … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise, Okanagan Xeriscape Association, OXA, Sigrie Kendrick

Studying the science of Osoyoos Lake

Penticton Herald – October 18, 2022 Seven years since the last such gathering, the Nk’mip (Osoyoos Lake) water science forum returns to the community Oct. … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags International Joint Commission, Nkmip, Okanagan Nation Alliance, Osoyoos, Osoyoos Indian Band, Osoyoos Lake Water Science Forum

Nk’mip (Osoyoos Lake) Water Forum returns – focuses on bridging indigenous & western knowledge to better care for transboundary waterway

Kelowna, B.C. – The much-anticipated Nk’mip (Osoyoos Lake) water science forum is making a return to the Okanagan valley, Oct. 27-29. Following on earlier forums … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags Nkmip, OLWSF, Osoyoos Lake Water Science Forum

Summerland votes in Doug Holmes as new mayor

Castanet – October 15, 2022

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Town of Oliver seeks grant for xeriscape garden

 Times Chronicle – October 15, 2022 Town council has directed staff to apply for a grant to build a xeriscape demonstration garden adjacent to the Station … Read more

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Plant now for spring garden colour

Castanet – Sigrie Kendrick – October 12, 2022  The Okanagan Xeriscape Association is extremely thankful for all of the support from both volunteers and the community … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise, Okanagan Xeriscape Association, Sigrie Kendrick

Board Report – October 2022

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

Categories Board Report, Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags Board Report

Weather Report – October 2022

The water year ahead Hydrologists use the term ‘water year’ to describe the water supply year from October 1 – September 30. In this way of … Read more

Categories Drought Updates, Featured, Flood Updates, Recently Added, What's New Tags weather report

Civic election: One-on-one with incumbent Osoyoos mayoral candidate Sue McKortoff

Castanet – October 5, 2022

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Osoyoos, Sue McKortoff

Civic election: One-on-one with Summerland mayoral candidate Doug Holmes

Castanet – October 2, 2022

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Doug Holmes, Summerland

Amphibious craft eyed for Valley’s battle against water weeds

The Daily Courier – September 29, 2022 Deployment of new weed-whacking machines on Okanagan lakes has been delayed while officials investigate the feasibility for local … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags amphibious, German-made harvester, milfoil

Xeriscape perennials show its not just about rocks and cacti

Castanet – Sigrie Kendrick – September 28, 2022

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise, Okanagan Xeriscape Association, OXA, Sigrie Kendrick

Area director speaks out against subdivision

Times Chronicle – September 24, 2022 Building three homes on three small lots on the corner of a neighbourhood is just too much density, says … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags community sewer, Kaleden, Septic, subdivision

Okanagan Water Board bracing for the effects of climate change

Vernon Morning Star – September 24, 2022

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags climate change, flood, flood mapping

Okanagan water efforts celebrated

Water Canada – September 19, 2022

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Annual Meeting, Make Water Work, OBWB, Okanagan WaterWise

Armstrong crowned water champion for fifth time

Kelowna Capital News – September 18, 2022

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags 5 time, Armstrong, Make Water Work, Make Water Work Champion

Armstrong mayor named ‘Make Water Work’ champion

Vernon Matters – September 16, 2022 The mayor of Armstrong has received recognition for work to reduce water waste in his community. The Okanagan Basin … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Armstrong, Make Water Work, Make Water Work Champion, mayors, Okanagan WaterWise
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  • 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
  • Drought Bulletin – October 9, 2025
    𝐎𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐧𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟒. That crisp fall air isn’t fooling anyone. The Okanagan is now at an Drought Level 4, rare for ... Read more
  • Okanagan Water Board Invests in ‘Artificial Dog’s Nose’: UBCO eDNA Tool Promises Revolution in Invasive Mussel Detection
    Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has committed $200,000 towards funding a UBC Okanagan (UBCO)-led pioneering research project that promises ... Read more
  • Drought Bulletin – October 3, 2025
    Don’t be fooled by the fall weather—the Okanagan is still in drought! Following a record-breaking September heatwave and very little rain, streamflows are dangerously low ... Read more
  • 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
  • OBWB Annual Report Highlights Progress and Future of Okanagan Water
    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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