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Studying the science of Osoyoos Lake

Penticton Herald – October 18, 2022 Seven years since the last such gathering, the Nk’mip (Osoyoos Lake) water science forum returns to the community Oct. … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags International Joint Commission, Nkmip, Okanagan Nation Alliance, Osoyoos, Osoyoos Indian Band, Osoyoos Lake Water Science Forum

Nk’mip (Osoyoos Lake) Water Forum returns – focuses on bridging indigenous & western knowledge to better care for transboundary waterway

Kelowna, B.C. – The much-anticipated Nk’mip (Osoyoos Lake) water science forum is making a return to the Okanagan valley, Oct. 27-29. Following on earlier forums … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags Nkmip, OLWSF, Osoyoos Lake Water Science Forum

Summerland votes in Doug Holmes as new mayor

Castanet – October 15, 2022

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Town of Oliver seeks grant for xeriscape garden

 Times Chronicle – October 15, 2022 Town council has directed staff to apply for a grant to build a xeriscape demonstration garden adjacent to the Station … Read more

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Plant now for spring garden colour

Castanet – Sigrie Kendrick – October 12, 2022  The Okanagan Xeriscape Association is extremely thankful for all of the support from both volunteers and the community … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise, Okanagan Xeriscape Association, Sigrie Kendrick

Board Report – October 2022

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 Board Report, Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags Board Report

Weather Report – October 2022

The water year ahead Hydrologists use the term ‘water year’ to describe the water supply year from October 1 – September 30. In this way of … Read more

Categories Drought Updates, Featured, Flood Updates, Recently Added, What's New Tags weather report

Civic election: One-on-one with incumbent Osoyoos mayoral candidate Sue McKortoff

Castanet – October 5, 2022

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Osoyoos, Sue McKortoff

Civic election: One-on-one with Summerland mayoral candidate Doug Holmes

Castanet – October 2, 2022

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Doug Holmes, Summerland

Amphibious craft eyed for Valley’s battle against water weeds

The Daily Courier – September 29, 2022 Deployment of new weed-whacking machines on Okanagan lakes has been delayed while officials investigate the feasibility for local … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags amphibious, German-made harvester, milfoil

Xeriscape perennials show its not just about rocks and cacti

Castanet – Sigrie Kendrick – September 28, 2022

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise, Okanagan Xeriscape Association, OXA, Sigrie Kendrick

Area director speaks out against subdivision

Times Chronicle – September 24, 2022 Building three homes on three small lots on the corner of a neighbourhood is just too much density, says … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags community sewer, Kaleden, Septic, subdivision

Okanagan Water Board bracing for the effects of climate change

Vernon Morning Star – September 24, 2022

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags climate change, flood, flood mapping

Okanagan water efforts celebrated

Water Canada – September 19, 2022

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Annual Meeting, Make Water Work, OBWB, Okanagan WaterWise

Armstrong crowned water champion for fifth time

Kelowna Capital News – September 18, 2022

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags 5 time, Armstrong, Make Water Work, Make Water Work Champion

Armstrong mayor named ‘Make Water Work’ champion

Vernon Matters – September 16, 2022 The mayor of Armstrong has received recognition for work to reduce water waste in his community. The Okanagan Basin … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Armstrong, Make Water Work, Make Water Work Champion, mayors, Okanagan WaterWise

Okanagan water conservation efforts celebrated

Kelowna, B.C. – As summer winds down, so too does the Okanagan’s Make Water Work campaign, with a celebration of those who worked to conserve … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags Make Water Work, Make Water Work Champion

Milfoil infestation continues to plague Okanagan watershed

Vernon Morning Star – September 15, 2022 It has been more than 50 years since the invasive Eurasian milfoil emerged in the Okanagan Water Basin. … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags milfoil

Perennials are better planted in fall, not spring

Castanet – Sigrie Kendrick – September 14, 2022

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise, Okanagan Xeriscape Association, OXA

Town of Oliver lifts all water restrictions

Castanet – August 26, 2022 The Town of Oliver has lifted stage one water restrictions for their area and rural water system customers as of … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Town of Oliver, water restrictions

Annual Meeting – September 9, 2022

Please join us for the Okanagan Basin Water Board’s 2022 Annual Meeting: RENEWING CONNECTIONS on Sept. 9, 2022 in Kelowna, B.C. Follow this link to … Read more

Categories Featured, Recently Added, What's New Tags AGM, Annual General Meeting

OBWB share important lessons with public

Times Chronicle – August 21, 2022 Along with their continual work to educate the public about invasive freshwater mussels, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags boating impacts, Don't Move A Mussel, mussel, Okanagan Lake

Osoyoos Lake Water Society hosting public education event on how to keep Osoyoos Lake free of Invasive Mussels

Castanet – August 17, 2022 Efforts to educate Osoyoos Lake users on how to keep it free of Invasive Mussels are continuing with a special … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags mussel, OLWQS, Osoyoos Lake, Osoyoos Lake Water Quality Society

Educational xeriscape garden springs up in West Kelowna

Kelowna Capital News – August 16, 2022

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Okanagan Xeriscape Association, OXA, West Kelowna

Milfoil harvesting to return on Vaseux Lake after years of persistent pressure

Castanet – August 10, 2022 Milfoil harvesting will resume on Vaseux Lake in the South Okanagan for the first time in more than 30 years. … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags milfoil, South Okanagan, Vaseux Lake, Vaseux Lake Stewardship Association
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  • Okanagan visitor says she saw creature like Ogopogo on Kalamalka Lake - Vernon News - Castanet
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  • West Kelowna taking pre-payments again for Rose Valley water plant; watermain flushing moves - Castanet
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  • Kelowna residents urged to help protect Okanagan Lake by draining pools properly - KelownaNow
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  • Okanagan faces worsening drought, water board urges conservation - PentictonNow
  • Drought forces Falkland water restrictions - Kelowna Capital News
  • 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 turned off, says Regional District of North Okanagan - 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
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  • 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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