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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

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags Board Report

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

Categories Featured, Recently Added Tags Central Okanagan, for sale, rain barrel, RDCO

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

Categories Featured, Recently Added Tags BC Ministry of Environment, boat inspection stations, border inspection, letter, mussel, quagga mussel, Zebra Mussel

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

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags EFNs, Environmental Flow Needs, federal Gas Tax Fund, Okanagan Nation Alliance, ONA, Strategic Priorities Fund

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

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

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags Don't Move A Mussel, Federal ministers, mussel

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

Categories Featured, Recently Added Tags water monitoring, water quality

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

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10 Years of Water Funding

Castanet News – November 26, 2015 Read more: Castanet News – The Future of Water

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

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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

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags OCCP, Okanagan Collaborative Conservation Program, Okanagan Water Stewardship Council, SOSCP, South Okanagan Similkameen Conservation Program, Water Conservation & Quality Improvement, WCQI

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

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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

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags climate change, Columbia River Treaty Workshop, drought, invasive species, mussel, Osoyoos Lake Water Science Forum, water for fish

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

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags IJC, International Joint Commission, Osoyoos Lake Water Science Forum

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

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags Annual Meeting

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

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags Make Water Work, Make Water Work Champion, Make Water Work winner

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

Categories Media Releases, Recently Added Tags drought

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

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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

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

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

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags drought, Make Water Work, news release

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

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags Annual Meeting

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

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags Don't Move A Mussel, Formula 1, Mike McLennan, mussel

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.

Categories Featured, Recently Added Tags Okanagan, Water Supply, webinar

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

Categories Featured, Recently Added Tags Water Supply, webinar

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

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags conservation, drought, Make Water Work, restrictions
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  • Weed ‘Em and Reap: Help Name the Okanagan’s New Milfoil Harvester
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  • High water flows forces closure of Kelowna's Mission Greenway underpass - Castanet
  • Stream safety urged around Okanagan creeks - Kelowna Capital News
  • Osoyoos Lake officially enters drought status - Kelowna Capital News
  • Water conservation urged in preparation for dry summer - Vernon Matters
  • Low water, algae concerns at Kelowna's Rotary Marsh - Castanet
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What’s New:

  • Weed ‘Em and Reap: Help Name the Okanagan’s New Milfoil Harvester
    Ahead of the public launch of the new transforming milfoil harvester in late spring, the OBWB is inviting the public to help name the machine ... Read more
  • Board Report – April 2026
    Read the April OBWB Board Report Early melt = summer water risk Drought messaging is regional challenge Invasive mussel treatments fall short → prevention critical ... Read more
  • Board Report – February 2026
    What happened at the February Water Board meeting? Chair and Vice-Chair Elections for 2026. 73% of Okanagan boat launch users know this… Half of mussel-fouled ... Read more
  • Drought Bulletin – December 1, 2025
    ️The snow is here, but the Okanagan is still running on low battery! Since 2022, we’ve battled persistent drought conditions. The 2025 dry season was ... Read more
  • OBWB Sounds Alarm: Private Member’s Bill Poses Threat to Watersheds,Drinking Water, and Local Governments
    Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is joining local governments and the Union of BC Municipalities in sounding the alarm over BILL M 216 ... Read more
  • OBWB Launches Annual $350K Grant Program, Prioritizing Innovation in Water Security
    Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has opened its intake for the 2026 Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) Grant program, ... Read more

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