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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

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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

Categories Featured, Recently Added, What's New Tags Annual Meeting

Board Report – August 2025

Highlights from the August 5, 2025 Meeting of the Okanagan Basin Water Board, held at the offices of the Regional District North Okanagan, Coldstream BC. … Read more

Categories Board Report, Featured, Recently Added, What's New

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

Categories Drought Updates, Featured, Recently Added, What's New

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

Categories Drought Updates, Featured, Recently Added, What's New Tags drought bulletin

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

Categories Drought Updates, Featured, Recently Added, What's New Tags drought

EFN 2024 Co-Creating Futures – Proceedings & Outcomes – NOW available!

This gathering brought together more than 200 representatives from national and international organizations engaged in water management or research, including fisheries and water managers, First Nations and local government policy-makers, regulators, academia, funders and NGOs.

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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

Categories Drought Updates, Featured, Recently Added, What's New Tags drought bulletin

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

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

New Tool Helps Protect Okanagan Streams and Fish with Real-Time Science-Driven Insights!

Syilx Territory, Penticton, B.C. – As the Okanagan region faces increasing environmental pressures and the critical need to balance human water use with ecosystem health, the … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags environmental flows, Hydrometric monitoring, Hydrometrics

Okanagan Resilience Starts in Your Yard: Discover FireSmart™ and Waterwise Landscaping

Armstrong, B.C. – Syilx Territory – A new campaign was launched today on the cusp of wildfire season, titled “Make Water Work, Plant FireSmart™.” Held … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags FireSmart, Make Water Work

Province Boosts Aquatic Protection: Invasive Mussel Focus in Proposed Wildlife Act Changes 

Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. –  The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) acknowledges a significant step forward in the ongoing effort to protect B.C.’s waterways from … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags mussel, Province, wildlife act

Board Report – May 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

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19 Years Strong: OBWB Invests $350,000 to Protect Okanagan’s Precious Water

Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – Fueling a sustainable water future, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is driving change with $350,000 of Water Conservation and … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags 2025, Grants, Water Conservation & Quality Improvement

Board Report – April 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

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

Incoming Executive Director and COO take Oath of Office for OBWB

Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is embarking on a new chapter with the appointment of Melissa Tesche as the … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags oath of office, OBWB

Okanagan Water Supply Webinar – April 11, 2025

Mark your calendars and join OBWB’s Water Stewardship Director Dr. Nelson Jatel for this year’s Okanagan Water Supply Webinar. Easily accessible via Zoom at the … Read more

Categories Drought Updates, Featured, Recently Added, What's New Tags Okanagan Water Supply webinar, webinar

Melissa Tesche Named New OBWB Executive Director

Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) proudly welcomes Melissa Tesche as its new Executive Director. Tesche, already well-known to the organization, … Read more

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OBWB reignites decades-long fight against chemicals in Okanagan Lakes

Kelowna, B.C. – Syilx Territory – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is renewing its long-standing opposition to aquatic herbicides and pesticides in Okanagan Lakes. … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags chemicals, Herbicide, pesticide

Okanagan Basin Water Board Appoints James Littley as Chief Operating Officer

Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is pleased to announce the appointment of James Littley as its first-ever Chief Operating Officer (COO). … Read more

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Board Report – March 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

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

Weather Report – March 2025

According to the Provincial Snow Supply Bulletin on February 1, the provincial
snowpack was 72% of normal, and the Okanagan was 84%.

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

Current Openings: Class 1 Driver and Milfoil Equipment Operator

The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent teamwork skills to fill the position of Class 1 Driver and … Read more

Categories Featured, Recently Added, What's New Tags class 1 driver, current opportunities, milfoil

Board Report – February 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

Categories Board Report, Featured, In the News, Recently Added, What's New Tags Board Report

Current Openings: Water Quality Project Manager

The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is seeking a highly motivated individual with expertise in water quality management, project coordination, and policy analysis to fill … Read more

Categories Featured, Recently Added, What's New Tags employment opportunities, jobs
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  • Drought Bulletin – August 21, 2025
  • OBWB Annual Meeting – September 5, 2025
  • Board Report – August 2025
  • Drought Bulletin – July 25, 2025
  • Drought Bulletin – July 17, 2025
  • Drought Bulletin – July 10, 2025

RSS Okanagan Water News (click to personalize)

  • Peaches have been a part of the Okanagan for more than 100 years - Vernon News - Castanet
  • Okanagan Nation Alliance objects to dropping drought level to zero - Castanet
  • BC Corvette Club marks 60 years with show in Kelowna - Kelowna News - Castanet
  • Lake Okanagan Resort residents push for new water treatment plant, following McDougall Fire - Global News
  • UPDATE: BX boil water advisory ends for North Okanagan residents - Vernon Morning Star
  • Regional District of North Okanagan rescinds boil water notice for BX community - Castanet
  • For the first time in over a century, sockeye salmon are able to return to Okanagan Lake - CBC
  • Kelowna Paddle Centre canoe struck from behind by a motorboat on Okanagan Lake - Kelowna News - Castanet
  • RDOS upgrading water infrastructure along 7th Avenue in Okanagan Falls - Penticton News - Castanet
  • Penticton salmon passage ends 100-year barrier to Okanagan Lake - Kelowna Capital News
  • South Okanagan group petitioning legislature to improve drinking water infrastructure while facing price upgrades - Castanet
  • Lake Okanagan Resort condo owners want the regional district to build a new water plant - Castanet

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  • 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

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What’s New:

  • 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
  • Board Report – August 2025
    Highlights from the August 5, 2025 Meeting of the Okanagan Basin Water Board, held at the offices of the Regional District North Okanagan, Coldstream BC. ... 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

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