How scorching temperatures and water shortages are affecting the Okanagan valley
CBC Radio One – The Current – September 20, 2021 Summer in B.C. brought scorching heat, drought, and even cooked some fruit still on the … Read more
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Western Canada AquaHacking Challenge 2021 winners announced – teams set to solve water woes
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) and AquaAction co-hosted a live-streaming of the AquaHacking 2021 – Western Canada Challenge finals yesterday afternoon, … Read more
Okanagan residents who conserved water this summer celebrated in critically water-short year
Kelowna, B.C. – In a year when it really mattered, Okanagan residents are being thanked for their efforts to conserve water this summer. As it … Read more
Okanagan Water Board annual meeting showcases water protection efforts while riding waves of change
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board held its Annual Meeting today, highlighting its work over the past year and previewing projects for the … Read more
Weather Report – August 2021
This has been an exceptionally dry summer, and we haven’t yet seen statistics for how it compares with previous years. However, after following lake level … Read more
Okanagan Drought Bulletin – August 14, 2021
OKANAGAN MOVED TO DROUGHT LEVEL 4 Unprecedented conditions have prompted the Government of B.C. to move the Okanagan to a Level 4 drought. Water suppliers … Read more
Poster Call – 2022 Osoyoos Lake Water Science Forum
Now calling for posters! 2022 Osoyoos Lake Water Science Forum“Osoyoos Lake – the Heart of the Watershed” April 28th-30th, 2022 – Sonora Centre, Osoyoos, B.C. … Read more
Tighter water restrictions
Castanet – July 29, 2021 The Town of Oliver is introducing tighter water restrictions, which take effect on Friday for users within the Town boundaries … Read more
Residents asked to help keep Okanagan lakes free from invasive mussels
Vernon Morning Star – July 28, 2021 The Okanagan and Similkameen Invasive Species Society (OASISS) is asking the community for help keeping the Okanagan’s ecosystems … Read more
Analysis of Flood Resilience Policy and Planning Tools in the Okanagan Valley
Final Report July 2021 From the Executive Summary:During the past decade, the region of Okanagan Valley has become at greater risk of recurrent floods. The … Read more
Toby Pike: Okanagan water management advocate dies at 65
Kelowna Capital News – July 24, 2021 A leading voice in Central Okanagan water management issues over the last three decades died Friday, July 16, … Read more
Water security a B.C. economic driver
Vernon Morning Star – July 18, 2021 A new study calling for the creation of a B.C. Watershed Security Fund states it would be a … Read more
Overview of the Plan of Study for Modernizing the Okanagan Lake Regulation System
Click here to view the June 8, 2021 presentation to the Okanagan Water Stewardship Council by Dr. Brian Guy, Associated Environmental.
Okanagan Drought Bulletin – July 15, 2021
OKANAGAN MOVED TO DROUGHT LEVEL 3 Warm and dry conditions have prompted the Government of B.C. to move the Okanagan to a Level 3 drought. … Read more
Board Report – July 2021
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 – June 2021
What a difference a month makes! All the current weather news is about the unprecedented hot weather in B.C., while last month we still had … Read more
Report – Drought Stage Trigger Guidelines for Okanagan Mainstem Lakes and River
The OBWB commissioned a technical team to develop guidelines for drought stage triggers on the mainstem system. The guidelines are based on lake levels, and … Read more
Okanagan mayors take to social media with water conservation call
Kelowna, B.C. – As the weather heats up in the Okanagan, so does the competition between communities to be named “Make Water Work Community Champion.” … Read more
Board Report – June 2021
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 – May 2021
As of May 15th, the Okanagan has a slightly below-normal snow pack, and the weather in the next month will determine whether we experience any … Read more
With reservoirs at below average levels, Greater Vernon Water suggests prepping for a dry summer
Global – May 20, 2021 Greater Vernon Water is warning customers to prepare for the possibility of a dry summer ahead. Thanks to dry conditions … Read more
Four university teams selected to move on in Western Canada AquaHacking Challenge 2021
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) and Aqua Forum co-hosted a livestreaming of the AquaHacking 2021 – Western Canada Challenge semi-finals yesterday … Read more
Invasive mussel inspection stations are now open
Vernon Matters – May 14, 2021 Current travel restrictions may mean fewer watercraft entering B.C. this spring and summer, but inspectors will still be on … Read more
2021 Water Supply Webinar – May 12
The Okanagan Basin Water Board hosted its annual Water Supply Webinar on May 12, to review the current and forecasted water supply for 2021 in … Read more
Easy on the hose, water hog
Penticton Herald – May 3, 2021 To help mitigate the potential complications of drought, the City of Penticton is reminding residents about water restrictions that … Read more