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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 – December 1, 2025
  • OBWB Sounds Alarm: Private Member’s Bill Poses Threat to Watersheds,Drinking Water, and Local Governments
  • OBWB Launches Annual $350K Grant Program, Prioritizing Innovation in Water Security
  • Board Report – November 2025
  • Board Report – October 2025
  • Drought Bulletin – October 9, 2025

RSS Okanagan Water News (click to personalize)

  • Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail Construction Moving Ahead Following ALC Decicion - Regional District of North Okanagan
  • North Okanagan Conservation Fund - Project Proposal - Regional District of North Okanagan
  • Kelowna youth water polo builds momentum at Coquitlam Community League Tournament - Kelowna Capital News
  • Snow conditions commentary - Province of British Columbia - Gov.bc.ca
  • $33M private Okanagan water system referendum set for April 11, 2026 - Summerland Review
  • Water will not be restored to some Vernon and Coldstream areas until 11 a.m. Thursday - Castanet
  • Water outage for parts of Vernon for emergency water main repair - Vernon Matters
  • Glenmore-Ellison water users see a smaller increase as water rates slowly come in line with Kelowna utility - Castanet
  • Water outage scheduled for areas in Vernon for emergency water main repair - Castanet
  • 36-hour water shutoff coming for parts of Greater Vernon starting Tuesday - CBC
  • Okanagan water board sounds alarm over bill that will ‘dismantle’ safeguards for BC watersheds - KelownaNow
  • Water Street by the Park has reached and exceeded all expectations as Kelowna’s premier tower community - Castanet

Media Releases

  • OBWB Sounds Alarm: Private Member’s Bill Poses Threat to Watersheds,Drinking Water, and Local GovernmentsNovember 14, 2025
  • OBWB Launches Annual $350K Grant Program, Prioritizing Innovation in Water SecurityNovember 12, 2025
  • Okanagan Water Board Invests in ‘Artificial Dog’s Nose’: UBCO eDNA Tool Promises Revolution in Invasive Mussel DetectionOctober 7, 2025

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What’s New:

  • Drought Bulletin – December 1, 2025
    ️The snow is here, but the Okanagan is still running on low battery! Since 2022, we’ve battled persistent drought conditions. The 2025 dry season was ... Read more
  • OBWB Sounds Alarm: Private Member’s Bill Poses Threat to Watersheds,Drinking Water, and Local Governments
    Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is joining local governments and the Union of BC Municipalities in sounding the alarm over BILL M 216 ... Read more
  • OBWB Launches Annual $350K Grant Program, Prioritizing Innovation in Water Security
    Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has opened its intake for the 2026 Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) Grant program, ... Read more
  • Board Report – November 2025
    Highlights from the November Water Board Meeting: OBWB Celebrates $200K Federal Investment in Algal Bloom Monitoring 2026 WCQI Grant Theme Prioritizes Innovation in Water Supply ... Read more
  • 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

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