Kelowna, B.C. – In reviewing updates to B.C.’s invasive mussel inspection program and recent stats for 2019, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) recognizes this … Read more
The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) and Okanagan WaterWise are pleased to announce the launch of the B.C. AquaHacking Challenge 2020! This challenge, delivered in … Read more
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is pleased to announce that it is joining forces with Aqua Forum to bring, for the … Read more
Kelowna Capital News – June 24, 2019 Some tech-savvy Okanagan youth are going to get a chance to tackle some of the most pressing water … Read more
iHeartRadio – June 23, 2019 Despite cooler temperatures and predicted rain in the Okanagan this week, the B.C. government has escalated the Okanagan to a … Read more
Vernon Morning Star – June 22, 2019 A report tabled recently in the House of Commons has found the federal government’s protections of Canadian lakes … Read more
Osoyoos Times – June 21, 2019 The province is moving the Okanagan region to Level 3 drought along with much of B.C. Level 3 or … Read more
Kelowna Capital News – June 21, 2019 The Okanagan Basin Water Board is warning the public to prepare for a very dry summer and urging … Read more
InfoTel – June 21, 2019 A continued long-range forecast for drier than normal conditions and the effects of last winter’s low snowpack levels are escalating … Read more
KelownaNow – June 21, 2019 It’s the first day of summer and water restrictions are now in place for the City of Kelowna. Under the … Read more
Kelowna Capital News – June 21, 2019 The Okanagan Basin Water Board is warning the public to prepare for a very dry summer and urging … Read more
OKANAGAN MOVED TO DROUGHT LEVEL 3 Warm and dry conditions have prompted the Province of B.C. to announce a Level 3 drought for much of … Read more
OKANAGAN MOVED TO DROUGHT LEVEL 2 AS PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE Based on snowpack conditions, timing of snowmelt, and forecasted summer conditions, the B.C. Government has elevated … Read more
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
It’s shaping up to be a dry year, as predicted. As of May 30, 2019, B.C.’s drought map indicates Drought Level 2 for the Okanagan. … Read more
It’s shaping up to be a dry spring, as predicted. Overall, the snow pillow is behind where we started in 2015, the last big drought … Read more
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has approved more than $318,000 in funding to 17 projects that will help conserve and protect … Read more
The Okanagan Basin Water Board hosted an Okanagan Water Supply Webinar on April 12, to review the current and forecasted water supply for 2019 in … Read more
This year’s seventh annual Okanagan water supply webinar will be hosted on Friday, April 12th from 11a.m. – 12 p.m. This webinar provides an opportunity … Read more
Vernon Morning Star – April 7, 2019 A native mussel species is creating challenges to keep the milfoil weed under control. Director Bob Fleming told … Read more
Global News – April 6, 2019 If drought conditions are declared this summer, the Okanagan Basin Water Board says it’ll be ready for them. This … Read more
CBC News – April 6, 2019 You may notice more weeds at some Okanagan beaches this summer since the Okanagan Basin Water Board doesn’t have a … Read more
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
Kelowna Capital News – April 3, 2019 A warming planet is allowing invasive plants to thrive in Okanagan lakes. James Littley, operations and grants manager … Read more
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