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With B.C. budget announcement on the way – Okanagan pushes province to make invasive mussels a priority

Kelowna, B.C. – As the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) watches the fall-out of the discovery of invasive mussels in Montana, only a few hours’ … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags boat inspection stations, decontamination, Don't Move A Mussel, mussel, quagga mussel, Zebra Mussel

Questions on new B.C. groundwater regulations prompt Okanagan Water Board to help local well-owners

Kelowna, B.C. – There has been some confusion about what new B.C. groundwater regulations – part of the recently introduced Water Sustainability Act – mean … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags BC Water Sustainability Act, Groundwater, groundwater licensing, well

Board Report – February

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 Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags Board Report

Update #1 – January 2017

Okanagan snow packs are below average. As of January 22, the Mission Creek snow pillow was 70% of normal, and Brenda Mines was 64% of … Read more

Categories Drought Updates, Recently Added Tags Drought Update, weather report, weather update

Okanagan renews call for stronger mussel defence with key Pacific NW ally, Montana, now infested

Kelowna, B.C. – With news that the Pacific Northwest’s Perimeter Defence is breached with invasive mussels now discovered in Montana, and with that state’s recent … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags Don't Move A Mussel, Montana, mussel, Natural Resource Emergency, Pacific Northwest’s Perimeter Defence, quagga mussel, Zebra Mussel

New app could net you $2,000 reward for catching polluters and poachers in B.C.

December 15, 2016 – Mobile Syrup The B.C. Wildlife Federation has launched an iPhone app and accompanying website that allows concerned citizens to report illegal … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags app, BC Wildlife Federation, Okanagan WaterWise, poaching, polluters, RAPP, Water Conservation & Quality Improvement, WCQI

Board Report – December

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 Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags Board Report

Update #5 – December 2016

    National Weather Service (US) predicts below normal temperatures and above normal precipitation. http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/predictions/long_range/seasonal.php?lead=3

Categories Drought Updates, Recently Added Tags Brenda Mines Snow Pillow, Drought Update, Mission Creek Snow Pillow, weather report

Envisioning a resilient Okanagan

November 28, 2016 – InfoNews Kelowna The Okanagan Research Forum invites the community to listen to experts and take part in an open discussion about … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags BRAES, ICER, Okanagan Research Forum, resiliency, UBC-O

New conservation app targets polluters and poachers

November 28, 2016 – 250 News The BC Wildlife Federation has announced a free new app aimed at targeting polluters and poachers in this province.conservation-app … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags app, BC Wildlife Federation, Okanagan WaterWise, poachers, polluters, Water Conservation & Quality Improvement, WCQI

Poachers, dumpers targeted

November 28, 2016 – Castanet hose wanting to help stamp out poachers and polluters have a new weapon. The BC Wildlife Federation released an iPhone … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags app, BC Wildlife Federation, Okanagan WaterWise, poachers, polluters, Water Conservation & Quality Improvement, WCQI

Reporting poachers, backwoods garbage dumpers made easy with B.C. Wildlife Federation phone app

November 28, 2016 – InfoTel The B.C. Wildlife Federation has launched a UBC Okanagan-designed app that makes it easier for outdoor enthusiasts to report infractions. … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags app, BC Wildlife Federation, Okanagan WaterWise, poachers, polluters, Water Conservation & Quality Improvement, WCQI

Drought Triggers Workshop – November 16, 2016

UPDATE OCTOBER 2019: Download the Drought Trigger Guidelines Report (PDF) A workshop was held on November 16, 2016 to obtain input Proposed Drought Trigger Guidelines … Read more

Categories Recently Added Tags drought triggers, drought triggers workshop, workshop

Tips to reduce exposures to Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and Resources about environmental chemicals

Check out these tips from Glenys Webster, PhD. UBC Dialogues Okanagan, Kelowna BC, Nov 17, 2016 on reducing exposure to Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDC) and … Read more

Categories Recently Added Tags chemical exposure, EDC, endocrine disrupting chemicals, endocrine disruptors, endocrine-disrupting compounds, exposure, exposure reduction

OBWB again offering grants for water conservation and quality improvement projects in Okanagan

November 23, 2016 – Osoyoos Times Do you have a project idea that will conserve or improve water quality in the Okanagan Valley and benefit … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Grants, Water Conservation & Quality Improvement, WCQI

Okanagan Water Board opens door on water conservation & quality improvement program

Have a project idea that will conserve or improve water quality in the Okanagan and benefit the valley as a whole, recognizing we are all … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags Grants, Water Conservation & Quality Improvement, WCQI

Board Report – November

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 Featured, In the News, Recently Added Tags Board Report

Update #4 – November 2016

There haven’t been any recent long-term precipitation forecasts from Environment Canada, but the temperature forecast looks like it will be a warm start to winter … Read more

Categories Drought Updates, Recently Added Tags Drought Update, snowfall, weather report

Board Report – October

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 Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags Board Report

“Flow & Grow” workshop November 29, 2016

We’re very excited to let you know about a special workshop coming to the Okanagan, co-hosted by the Okanagan Basin Water Board, the Partnership for … Read more

Categories Featured, Recently Added Tags FLOW & GROW, Irrigation Industry Association of BC, OBWB, workshop

You’re Invited! OBWB Annual Meeting – September 9

The Okanagan Basin Water Board is pleased to host its 2016 Annual Meeting, Sept. 9 at the Laurel Packinghouse in Kelowna with the doors open … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags Annual Meeting

Okanagan Water Board expands successful “Don’t Move a Mussel” campaign to strengthen mussel defence

Kelowna, B.C. – Since the Okanagan Basin Water Board and its Okanagan WaterWise program launched the Don’t Move A Mussel campaign in 2013, the level … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags Don't Move A Mussel, HAVE... THE TALK!, mussel, Okanagan WaterWise

Board Report – July

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 Featured, Recently Added Tags Board Report

Inspection stats show stronger mussel defence needed, says Okanagan Water Board

Kelowna, B.C. – Provincial mussel inspection stations only opened April 1, but already the stats show the need for a stronger program says the Okanagan … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags boat inspection stations, Don't Move A Mussel, mussel

Board Report – May

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 Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags Board Report
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RSS Okanagan Water News (click to personalize)

  • West Kelowna taking pre-payments again for Rose Valley water plant; watermain flushing moves - West Kelowna News - Castanet
  • Trap-and-transport project helps migrating salmon avoid elevated water temperatures - ncwlife.com
  • 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 - PentictonNow
  • Osoyoos reigns Make Water Work champion, beating out Armstrong - Oliver/Osoyoos News - Castanet
  • Boaters warned of Okanagan Lake water hazard - houston-today.com
  • Water quality advisory turned off, says Regional District of North Okanagan - Castanet
  • 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

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  • 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
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  • 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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