Okanagan chiefs & mayors gather to encourage water conservation
Kelowna, B.C. – As the Okanagan continued to smash temperature records and smoke, from an earlier-than-normal fire season in B.C. and Alberta, blanketed the valley, … Read more
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Lake level looking fine as freshet heats up
Penticton Herald – May 11, 2023 Between now and the end of July, enough water to fill the Toronto Blue Jays’ home stadium nearly 300 … Read more
Okanagan water supply webinar – May 9
The Water Board hosted its 15th Okanagan Water Supply Webinar on May 9, 2023 As in past years, there were updates on Okanagan reservoir levels, … Read more
Armstrong increases water restrictions
Vernon Morning Star – May 5, 2023 The City of Armstrong has made the decision to activate Stage 2 Water Conservation Restrictions to proactively prevent … Read more
Communications Coordinator – Application Deadline May 26
Communications CoordinatorLooking to flex your engaging communication skills and looking for a place to direct your passion for our planet? Join our dynamic and fun … Read more
MP Mel Arnold awarded as a Water Warrior for work on invasive species
Castanet – May 2, 2023 North Okanagan-Shuswap MP Mel Arnold has been recognized as a Water Warrior. Arnold received the award Monday in Ottawa from … Read more
Central Okanagan projects supported by water board grants
Kelowna Capital News – May 1, 2023 The recent celebration of Earth Week last month was marked in the Central Okanagan by $350,000 in grants … Read more
Okanagan Alluvial Fan Hydrology: A Primer
This Primer is intended to provide a concise summary of what alluvial fans are, the types found in the Okanagan, and some of the management … Read more
Plant sale fundraiser to offer unique drought-tolerant plants
Castanet – April 26. 2023 It’s plant sale time of year again. With spring, everyone with an interest in growing is out looking for something … Read more
Okanagan Water Board calls for more dollars for B.C. watershed security fund
Kelowna, B.C. – The B.C. government’s announcement of a Watershed Security Strategy and Fund (WSSF) is being applauded by the Okanagan Basin Water Board, but … Read more
Drought classification systems used in B.C.
Drought Classification Systems Used in B.C. (PDF)This primer was developed to address potential miscommunication and misunderstanding around drought levels in British Columbia. This is intended to … Read more
Okanagan Water Board announces grant awards to address valley water challenges
Kelowna, B.C. – It may be Earth Week, but the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB)’s release of its annual $350,000 in grant funding this week will have an … Read more
Flood Risk Mapping for the Okanagan Valley Watershed
This report presents recent flood events (probabilities) and scenarios studies, including current and future lake management operations, wave effects, and a potential breach of flood … Read more
Board Report – April 2023
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
Weather Report – April 2023
The BC River Forecast Centre’s most recent biweekly snow conditions commentary (March 22) finds the Okanagan’s snowpack to be slightly above normal (106%) compared to the long-term median. … Read more
Okanagan residents invited to celebrate water with special screening of “DamNation” & panel discussion
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB)’s Okanagan WaterWise program is presenting a special screening of the acclaimed film DamNation, followed by a … Read more
Board Report – March 2023
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
Weather Report – March 2023
The BC River Forecast Centre’s most recent biweekly snow conditions commentary (February 15) finds the Okanagan’s snowpack to be slightly above normal (104%) compared to … Read more
Board Report – February 2023
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
Weather Report – February 2023
In response to public concern, the Snow Survey staff at the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy have gone above and beyond their normal … Read more
Valley water use challenges loom
Kelowna Daily Courier – January 30, 2023
Mussel prevention war grinds on in the Okanagan
Penticton Herald – January 19, 2023
Water board looks to modernize milfoil machine fleet
Kelowna Capital News – January 19, 2023 The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) wants to consider options to modernize the milfoil harvesting machine fleet. James … Read more
Don’t be a dinosaur—conserve water
Sigrie Kendrick – Castanet – January 18, 2023
Okanagan Basin Water Board puts out RFP to replace aging milfoil harvesters
Castanet – January 13, 2023 The Okanagan Basin Water Board is looking to replace its aging milfoil harvesters. Board directors this week approved a request … Read more
