Shared Duty to Protect Okanagan Water the Focus of Annual Meeting
Kelowna, B.C. – With all the changes coming – with population growth, civic and federal elections, new B.C. water regulations, climate change, and recent court … Read more
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OBWB Annual Meeting – September 5, 2014
The Okanagan Basin Water Board’s Annual Meeting will be held on Friday, Sept. 5 at Rotary Centre for the Arts in Kelowna. While we will … Read more
Board Report – August
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
Oliver takes “Make Water Work Champion” title while Vernon woman wins $5,000 WaterWise yard upgrade
Kelowna, BC – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) and its Okanagan WaterWise program are pleased to announce two winners for this year’s 2014 Make … Read more
Mussel Threat – a conversation with Doug Findlater
August 11, 2014 – AM1150 Listen to this interview with Doug Findlater, chair of the Okanagan Basin Water Board, about the devastating impact of a … Read more
Water Board Asks Senior Government “Why so slow to act on mussels” – Requests Meeting
Kelowna, B.C. – With public support growing for action from senior levels of government on invasive mussels, and with word that Alberta now has inspection … Read more
Project Manager – Okanagan Wetlands Strategy Phase II
The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is seeking a contractor to provide Project Management services (2.5 days/week – flexible schedule) with a strong wetlands background … Read more
Okanagan mayors challenge each other and residents to “Make Water Work” this summer
Kelowna, B.C. – With the heat of summer upon us, and looking at the stats for water use in the Okanagan, this valley’s mayors and … Read more
2014 RBC Blue Water Project donates $90,000 to the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen for valley-wide water conservation projects.
“Water is one of the most precious resources on earth. Everything we do depends on it – it is vital to our social and economic … Read more
Board Report – June
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
Water Board Launches Campaign – Urges Okanagan Residents to Press for Action on Zebra Mussels
Kelowna, B.C. – After two years of calls to the province and federal government to help prevent invasive zebra and quagga mussels from being brought … Read more
Explore the WCQI Projects Database!
The OBWB recognizes the importance of enabling projects that enhance water quality and conserve water quantity in the Okanagan Valley. The Water Conservation and Quality … Read more
Endocrine-Disrupting Compounds (EDCs) in water in the Okanagan
The latest research into residual endocrine-disrupting chemicals in water in the Okanagan, largely from wastewater, suggests they are degraded by light and diluted in water. … Read more
Okanagan Basin Water Board Proposes New B.C. Water Commission
Kelowna, B.C. – A new B.C. water commission to streamline water use reporting and connect water licence rental fees with water management needs is being … Read more
Water Council Re-Gifts Award to Okanagan College Water Student
Kelowna, B.C. – One year ago, the Okanagan Water Stewardship Council was recognized with a national “Excellence in Water Stewardship” award from Canada’s Council of … Read more
Board Report – May 2014
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
WaterWise Youth Win Big in Okanagan “Map Your Tap” Challenge
Kelowna, B.C. – In celebration of B.C. Drinking Water Week, the Okanagan Basin Water Board is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Okanagan … Read more
Job Posting: Communications & Outreach Coordinator
The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal, research, writing and organization skills to fill the position of … Read more
Board Report – April 2014
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
Funding flows to Okanagan projects that will protect valley water
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board has approved $300,000 in funding to 20 projects that will help conserve and improve the quality of … Read more
Media Alert – Zebra/Quagga mussel-infested boat found at Osoyoos border crossing
KELOWNA – On the evening of March 12th, a Canada Customs official notified the BC Conservation Officer service that they found what looked like zebra … Read more
Okanagan celebrates Canada Water Week with film screening, kids contest, panel & prizes
We’re VERY excited to share with you this year’s event line-up in celebration of Canada Water Week, starting this Monday, March 17! To start… we … Read more
WATERMARK – Award-winning documentary – March 17, 2014
Celebrate UN World Water Day / Canada Water Week with us! Join us for a special presentation of this award-winning documentary – showing ONE NIGHT … Read more
Board Report – March 2014
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
CBC Radio – Water group demands action on mussels
CBC – Daybreak South | Feb 12, 2014 The Okanagan Basin Water Board wants the provincial and federal government to take efforts to prevent the … Read more