Board Report – April
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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Okanagan Water Board announces funding for projects to protect valley water
The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has approved $300,000 in funding to 18 projects that will help conserve and improve the quality of water in … Read more
Okanagan Water Board welcomes provincial effort to protect BC from invasive mussels
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board applauds the Province of B.C. and several partners who have come forward to help establish the inspection … Read more
World-renowned water champion comes to Okanagan to celebrate UN World Water Day
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board’s Okanagan WaterWise program has teamed up with the Okanagan Institute for Biodiversity, Resilience, and Ecosystem Services (BRAES-UBC … Read more
Join us March 22 for “exSTREAMS: The Okanagan water story and you”
We’re very pleased to invite you to this year’s popular and FREE annual public forum, celebrating UN World Water Day-Canada Water Week on March 22, … Read more
Board Report – March
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
Rain barrels are making a SPLASH in the Central Okanagan
The Okanagan Basin Water Board and its Okanagan WaterWise program are pleased to partner with the RDCO’s Waste Reduction Office and offer rain barrels for … Read more
Okanagan Water Board sends letter to province supporting proposal to control invasive mussels in 2016
The OBWB has sent a letter to the province supporting their staff’s recommendation for eight full-time inspection stations set up at key crossings for the … Read more
Federal funds flow to Okanagan helping ensure water sustainability
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has secured a $397,000 grant through the federal Gas Tax Fund, helping better understand the water … Read more
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
Urgent need to prevent invasive mussels – Letter from the OBWB to Federal Ministers
The Okanagan Basin Water Board has sent a letter to the federal government regarding the urgent need for the government to step up efforts to … Read more
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
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
