You’re Invited! OBWB Annual Meeting – September 9
The Okanagan Basin Water Board is pleased to host its 2016 Annual Meeting, Sept. 9 at the Laurel Packinghouse in Kelowna with the doors open … Read more
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The OBWB wants you to spread its ‘Don’t Move a Mussel’ campaign
As boats laden with invasive mussels continue to show up at BC’s border, the Okanagan Basin Water Board is calling on the province to beef … Read more
Okanagan Water Board expands successful “Don’t Move a Mussel” campaign to strengthen mussel defence
Kelowna, B.C. – Since the Okanagan Basin Water Board and its Okanagan WaterWise program launched the Don’t Move A Mussel campaign in 2013, the level … Read more
Board Report – July
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
Update #2 – June 29, 2016
July Weather Report Comparison with 2015: This year had a much more generous snow pack, but both years had a much earlier snowmelt than average. … Read more
Inspection stats show stronger mussel defence needed, says Okanagan Water Board
Kelowna, B.C. – Provincial mussel inspection stations only opened April 1, but already the stats show the need for a stronger program says the Okanagan … Read more
Warm spring, early fire season, prompts Okanagan mayors to gather & urge water conservation
Kelowna, B.C. – On the heels of last summer’s extreme drought, and with the possibility of another one this summer, valley mayors gathered this morning … Read more
Board Report – May
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
We’re Hiring! Communications & Outreach Coordinator
Love our waters? Enjoy talking with people? Have a solid communications background? We’re looking for a Communications and Outreach Coordinator – someone who can create … Read more
Missed our Water Supply webinar?
Find out what’s happening with the Okanagan’s water supply, including reservoir levels, groundwater, drought conditions and weather forecasts. View YouTube recording below: OR, click here … Read more
Water Supply Webinar – Friday April 15
Are we heading for flooding or drought? Both, or neither? Join us for our annual water supply webinar this Friday, April 15, 11 a.m. to … Read more
Board Report – April
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
Okanagan Water Board announces funding for projects to protect valley water
The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has approved $300,000 in funding to 18 projects that will help conserve and improve the quality of water in … Read more
Okanagan Water Board welcomes provincial effort to protect BC from invasive mussels
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board applauds the Province of B.C. and several partners who have come forward to help establish the inspection … Read more
World-renowned water champion comes to Okanagan to celebrate UN World Water Day
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board’s Okanagan WaterWise program has teamed up with the Okanagan Institute for Biodiversity, Resilience, and Ecosystem Services (BRAES-UBC … Read more
Join us March 22 for “exSTREAMS: The Okanagan water story and you”
We’re very pleased to invite you to this year’s popular and FREE annual public forum, celebrating UN World Water Day-Canada Water Week on March 22, … Read more
Board Report – March
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
Rain barrels are making a SPLASH in the Central Okanagan
The Okanagan Basin Water Board and its Okanagan WaterWise program are pleased to partner with the RDCO’s Waste Reduction Office and offer rain barrels for … Read more
Okanagan Water Board sends letter to province supporting proposal to control invasive mussels in 2016
The OBWB has sent a letter to the province supporting their staff’s recommendation for eight full-time inspection stations set up at key crossings for the … Read more
Federal funds flow to Okanagan helping ensure water sustainability
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has secured a $397,000 grant through the federal Gas Tax Fund, helping better understand the water … Read more
Board Report – February
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
Urgent need to prevent invasive mussels – Letter from the OBWB to Federal Ministers
The Okanagan Basin Water Board has sent a letter to the federal government regarding the urgent need for the government to step up efforts to … Read more
Who’s Watching The Water?
Have you ever wondered who monitors the quality of water in the Okanagan? Visit our new Water Quality Monitoring page to find out. Download real-time … Read more
Board Report – December
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
10 Years of Water Funding
Castanet News – November 26, 2015 Read more: Castanet News – The Future of Water