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Penticton Western News

Okanagan beach cleanup hits a snag

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Summerland gardens go with the flow

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Locals pour cold water on proposed Osoyoos Lake levels

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Board looks to ease transition of levels for Osoyoos Lake

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Okanagan water study soaks up accolades

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Project a long time coming

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Returning sockeye need water too

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Osoyoos mayor in a war over weeds with U.S.

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Okanagan Lake’s natural shoreline slowly vanishing

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Benefits flow from water-wise gardening

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Water crisis discussion helps kick off Meadowlark Festival

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Celebrate our water

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Projects tap into water board funding

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Grant pursued for oxbows

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Project flush with funds

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Okanagan communities tap into funding

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Crisis looms over region’s water supply

We must all respond to dire predictions about the future availability of water in the Okanagan with a fundamental shift in personal actions and collective … Read more

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Recently Added

  • Drought Bulletin – September 11, 2025
  • Board Report – September 2025
  • 2025 Annual Report
  • Drought Bulletin – September 4, 2025
  • Drought Bulletin – August 21, 2025
  • OBWB Annual Meeting – September 5, 2025

RSS Okanagan Water News (click to personalize)

  • Drought level in the Okanagan increases under new provincial system - Global News
  • Day-long water outage planned for some Greater Vernon residents - Vernon Morning Star
  • Okanagan faces worsening drought, water board urges conservation - KelownaNow
  • Osoyoos reigns Make Water Work champion, beating out Armstrong - Oliver/Osoyoos News - Castanet
  • Water quality advisory turned off, says Regional District of North Okanagan - Vernon News - Castanet
  • Boaters warned of Okanagan Lake water hazard - houston-today.com
  • Water reservoir levels looking good, says Regional District of North Okanagan - Castanet
  • Water quality advisory issued by Regional District North Okanagan ahead of planned construction - Castanet
  • Okanagan Nation Alliance, water board challenge drought monitoring changes - Kelowna Capital News
  • Boil water notice issued by Regional District of North Okanagan - Castanet
  • Regional District of North Okanagan rescinds boil water notice for BX community - Vernon News - Castanet
  • UPDATE: BX boil water advisory ends for North Okanagan residents - Vernon Morning Star

Media Releases

  • OBWB Annual Report Highlights Progress and Future of Okanagan WaterSeptember 5, 2025
  • 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

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What’s New:

  • 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
  • Board Report – September 2025
    Important updates from the September Water Board Meeting: New provincial drought ratings don’t measure up. Ground-breaking invasive mussel detection tool proposed. New invasive milfoil ID ... Read more
  • Drought Bulletin – September 4, 2025
    Heads up, Okanagan! The Okanagan’s drought level has been raised to 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟐 due to the hot, dry conditions. With little rain in the forecast, ... Read more
  • Drought Bulletin – August 21, 2025
    The Okanagan is at 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟎 as of today! This is great news, but we’re staying vigilant. Temperatures are expected to rise again, and ... Read more
  • 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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