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Board Report – June

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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Explore the WCQI Projects Database!

The OBWB recognizes the importance of enabling projects that enhance water quality and conserve water quantity in the Okanagan Valley. The Water Conservation and Quality … Read more

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

Endocrine-Disrupting Compounds (EDCs) in water in the Okanagan

The latest research into residual endocrine-disrupting chemicals in water in the Okanagan, largely from wastewater, suggests they are degraded by light and diluted in water. … Read more

Categories Featured, Recently Added Tags endocrine disruptors, endocrine-disrupting compounds, Okanagan, Okanagan Basin, wastewater

Water Council Re-Gifts Award to Okanagan College Water Student

Kelowna, B.C. – One year ago, the Okanagan Water Stewardship Council was recognized  with a national “Excellence in Water Stewardship” award from Canada’s Council of … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags bursary, Council of the Federation, Okanagan College, Okanagan Water Stewardship Council

Board Report – May 2014

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

Job Posting: Communications & Outreach Coordinator

The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal, research, writing and organization skills to fill the position of … Read more

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Board Report – April 2014

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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WATERMARK – Award-winning documentary – March 17, 2014

Celebrate UN World Water Day / Canada Water Week with us! Join us for a special presentation of this award-winning documentary – showing ONE NIGHT … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags Canada Water Week, UN World Water Day, Watermark

Board Report – February 2014

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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Water Conservation Guide for BC – Now available!

Water conservation is a valuable source of ‘new’ water that brings benefits to communities of all sizes. It can lighten the load on your existing … Read more

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Call for Applications – Water Conservation & Quality Improvement Grant Program

The Okanagan Basin Water Board is now accepting applications to its 2014 Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) Grant Program. The program, in its ninth … Read more

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

Okanagan Wetlands Strategy – Workshop November 28

DID YOU KNOW…more than 85% of the Okanagan’s wetlands & natural riparian areas are gone? And, the remaining areas are at risk of loss. We … Read more

Categories Featured, Recently Added Tags BC Wildlife Federation, Okanagan Wetlands Strategy, Regional District of Central Okanagan, riparian areas

OBWB submission to the Water Sustainability Act consultation opportunity

Please find below the Okanagan Basin Water Board’s submission to the Water Sustainability Act consultation opportunity. The Board gratefully acknowledges the advice of the Okanagan … Read more

Categories Featured, Recently Added Tags Board of Directors, OBWB, Water Sustainability Act

OBWB Strategic Plan

The 2014-2019 OBWB Strategic Plan (1.5MB PDF) is intended to guide the OBWB’s work for the next five years. The Plan reflects our priorities, our … Read more

Categories Featured, Recently Added Tags Board of Directors, OBWB, Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan Approved in Principle

In June, the Board held a joint session with the Okanagan Water Stewardship Council to contribute to an OBWB five-year strategic plan. This plan, presented … Read more

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Board Report – October 2013

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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2013 Annual Report

Now available for download and online viewing! Download the 2013 Annual Report: “Working Together to Protect Our Watershed” (3MB PDF) The Okanagan Basin Water Board … Read more

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Annual public meeting of Osoyoos Lake Board of Control – September 10

You are invited to attend the 2013 annual public meeting of the International Joint Commission’s Osoyoos Lake Board of Control. This year the meeting will … Read more

Categories Recently Added Tags IJC, International Joint Commission, Osoyoos Lake, Zosel Dam

Okanagan Groundwater Monitoring Project 2013 Summary

The Okanagan Groundwater Monitoring Project is an initiative to increase the monitoring of priority aquifers in the Okanagan region. A 2013 Project Summary was recently … Read more

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Summary Report added for Hydrologic Connectivity Study

The Hydrologic Connectivity study considers how water utilities are connected hydrologically (how water flows through the Okanagan valley) and legally (through water licencing). A new … Read more

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New website for OBWB

Please join us at our Annual Meeting in Kelowna on September 6 for the official unveiling of the new OBWB  website. In the meantime, we … Read more

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2013 Annual Meeting – September 6

Our Annual Meeting will be held on Friday, September 6, 2013 in Kelowna, B.C. at the Rotary Centre for the Arts from 9:00am till noon. … Read more

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Don’t Move a Mussel – webinar

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On June 19, 2013 the OBWB and Okanagan WaterWise held a free online seminar regarding zebra and quagga mussels, the impact an invasion would have … Read more

Categories Featured, Recently Added Tags Don't Move A Mussel, mussel, webinar

Listen to Make Water Work radio ads

Make Water Work!

Find our Make Water Work radio ads here: Radio ad #1: Don’t mow. Let it grow. Leave grass 2-3 inches tall. Water stays longer when … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise, radio

Region mussels up infestation protection

Vernon Morning Star – July 21, 2013 Pressure is growing to prevent a potentially devastating species from moving to the Okanagan. The Regional District of … Read more

Categories Recently Added Tags Don't Move A Mussel, Regional District of North Okanagan, Zebra Mussel
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  • 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
  • Water quality advisory turned off, says Regional District of North Okanagan - Vernon News - Castanet
  • Boaters warned of Okanagan Lake water hazard - houston-today.com
  • 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
  • Staff recommending Regional District North Okanagan approve $470K for water main replacement - Castanet
  • BC Coroners Service investigates death on Okanagan Lake in Penticton - 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
  • Okanagan Resilience Starts in Your Yard: Discover FireSmart™ and Waterwise LandscapingMay 21, 2025

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What’s New:

  • 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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