Who’s Watching The Water?
Have you ever wondered who monitors the quality of water in the Okanagan? Visit our new Water Quality Monitoring page to find out. Download real-time … Read more
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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
10 Years of Water Funding
Castanet News – November 26, 2015 Read more: Castanet News – The Future of Water
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
Celebrating collective impact – 10 years of water funding in the Okanagan
Kelowna, B.C. – Big plans are underway as the Okanagan Basin Water Board and partners prepare to celebrate 10 years of funding through the board’s … Read more
Board Report – October 9
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
International Water Forum returns to Osoyoos – drought, mussels, climate top agenda
Kelowna, B.C. – With a drought still gripping parts of B.C. and Washington, concerns over the possibility of a costly mussel invasion, and more, community … Read more
Western Drought and Salmon Top Agenda for 2015 Osoyoos Lake Water Science Forum
Water can be a great glue – joining people together to help keep it clean and plentiful. The matter comes down to building relationships and … Read more
You’re Invited to our Annual Meeting!
The Okanagan Basin Water Board invites you to its 2015 Annual Meeting and 45th Birthday Celebration, Friday, Sept. 4, 8:30 a.m. to noon, at Rotary … Read more
In a summer when it mattered most – Okanagan residents pledged to “Make Water Work” in record numbers
Kelowna, B.C. – Well the numbers are in… A lucky Kelowna resident has taken the Grand Prize of a $6,000 WaterWise Yard Upgrade and the … Read more
Drought Workshop – Presentations now available!
In response to the current drought in the Okanagan, and the increasing stress on fish, agriculture, and other water needs, the Okanagan Basin Water Board … Read more
Employment Opportunity – Milfoil Control and Transport Operator
The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent teamwork skills to fill the position of Milfoil Control and Transport … Read more
Mussel inspection training turns real when infested boat shows up
Kelowna, B.C. – Those attending an invasive mussel inspection workshop this week got more than expected when a boat carrying the concerning molluscs showed up … Read more
Okanagan Water Board brings province & local water users together to discuss & address drought
Kelowna, B.C. – In response to the current drought in the Okanagan, and the increasing stress on fish, agriculture, and other water needs, the Okanagan … Read more
Annual Meeting – September 4, 2015
You are invited to the Okanagan Basin Water Board’s Annual Meeting on Sept. 4, 2015 in Kelowna, B.C. Please register by Aug. 28 at: http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2015-annual-meeting-it-starts-with-water-and-45th-birthday-of-the-obwb-tickets-18026810676. … Read more
Okanagan Basin Water Board welcomes Formula 1 racer in “Don’t Move a Mussel” campaign
Kelowna, B.C. – Today, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) and its WaterWise program welcomed Formula 1 Tunnel Boat Racing Team driver Mike McLellan, of … Read more
Missed our Water Supply webinar?
Download the summary here! Find out what’s happening with the Okanagan’s water supply, including reservoir levels, groundwater, drought conditions and weather forecasts.
Water Supply webinar – July 27
The OBWB is hosting a free Water Supply Webinar on Monday, July 27, 10 – 11am, with an update on the Okanagan’s water supply, including … Read more
Okanagan Basin Water Board urges residents to conserve in face of drought
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is urging residents to do their part to conserve water and help prevent a provincial declaration … Read more
Water Board responds to BC announcement on mussel funding
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is pleased to see action on invasive mussels increased in the province, and has some recommendations … Read more
Board Report – July 10
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
Early start for milfoil in Okanagan causing trouble
Kelowna, B.C. – Just as tourists start to flood into the Okanagan for the start of beach season, the invasive aquatic weed, Eurasian Watermilfoil has … Read more
Board Report – June 15
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
OBWB Position Statement on invasive zebra and quagga mussels
The Okanagan Basin Water Board has released a seven-point Position Statement on invasive zebra and quagga mussels. The paper notes the province’s recent announcement of … Read more
“State of the Basin” webinar – May 15
The OBWB will be hosting a webinar Friday, May 15, 11am – noon, providing an update on the state of the valley’s water supply, including … Read more