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
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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
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
Board Report – January 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 – January 2023
The Mission Creek Snow Pillow (elevation 1780m) had a technical problem this year, and will not be operational until it is repaired in the summer. … Read more
Xeriscape supporters are supporters of Mother Nature
Sigrie Kendrick – Castanet – January 4, 2023
Picking the right plant for your xeriscape garden
Sigrie Kendrick – Castanet – December 21, 2022
Cold water tactic effective against milfoil in Okanagan Lake
Castanet – December 14, 2022 Keeping your favourite swimming areas from becoming overgrown by eurasian milfoil is a year-round occupation for the Okanagan Basin Water … Read more
Don’t torture your shrubs, bushes
Castanet – Sigrie Kendrick – December 7, 2022 It makes me so sad to see trees and shrubs tortured by people who chose the wrong … Read more
Caretakers say it’s a crucial time to protect kɬúsx̌nítkʷ, the ‘heart’ of syilx homelands
Indiginews – December 5, 2022 Located in the “heart” of syilx homelands, kɬúsx̌nítkʷ (Okanagan Lake) is a lifeline for the people, plants and animals who … Read more
