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Board Report – February 2024

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

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Weather Report – February 2024

NOAA (U.S. weather agency) continues to forecast warmer-and-drier-than-normal conditions through the summer of 2024. Although this website only forecasts for the U.S., it is updated … Read more

Categories Drought Updates, Featured, Recently Added, What's New

Okanagan Water Board urges feds to support invasive mussel prevention while there’s time

Kelowna, B.C. – Syilx Territory – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has learned that the federal government may be cutting funds which support invasive mussel … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags mussel

Mission Creek Workshop – December 2023

Download the Final Report (PDF) The purpose of this workshop was to discuss current challenges and opportunities for Mission Creek, with people and organizations that … Read more

Categories Featured, Recently Added, Resources, What's New Tags Mission Creek, Mission Creek workshop

Board Report – December 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

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

Okanagan Water Board seeks grant applications to address drought & other water challenges

Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is now accepting applications to its Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) grant program for 2024. … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags Grants, Water Conservation & Quality Improvement, WCQI

Weather Report – December 2023

NOAA (U.S. weather agency) continues to forecast a warmer-and-drier-than-normal winter due to El Niño conditions. The areas forecast to have low precipitation become more geographically … Read more

Categories Drought Updates, Featured, Recently Added, What's New

Board Report – November 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

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Okanagan Water Board remains on drought watch as outdoor conservation campaign comes to close

Kelowna, B.C. – As residential irrigation systems get blown out and as people put their gardens to bed, the Okanagan Basin Water Board is still … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags conservation, Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise

Weather Report – November 2023

Seasonal forecasts continue to project a warmer-and-drier-than-normal fall and winter due to continued El Niño conditions. Okanagan Lake is below normal, and the provincial dam … Read more

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

Join us for the 2024 Environmental Flows Conference

WHEN: March 13-15, 2024 WHERE: Coast Capri Hotel – 1171 Harvey Ave, Kelowna, B.C. siwɬkʷ (WATER) FOR ALL: CO-CREATING FUTURES For more information about the … Read more

Categories Featured, Recently Added, What's New Tags Environmental Flows Conference

Board Report – October 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

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

Weather Report – September 2023

The province-wide drought continues, although most Okanagan purveyors have been able to manage their water supplies. Seasonal forecasts continue to project a warmer-and-drier-than-normal fall and … Read more

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Annual meeting taps into water solutions to meet valley’s climate & other challenges

Kelowna, B.C. – Syilx Territory – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) will be holding its Annual Meeting Sept. 8 in the Mary Irwin Theatre at Rotary … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags Annual Meeting, Annual Report

Weather Report – August 2023

The province-wide drought continues, although most Okanagan purveyors have been able to manage their water supplies. The Okanagan Lake dam operator in Penticton has reduced … Read more

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

Okanagan Drought Bulletin – August 17, 2023

OKANAGAN REGION IN DROUGHT LEVEL 5 Lack of rain, low streamflows, high water temperatures that can be lethal to fish, and sustained warm weather have … Read more

Categories Drought Updates, Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags Okanagan Drought Bulletin

Water Board issued updated calls to action on invasive mussels as province snags mussel-infested watercraft

Kelowna, B.C. – Syilx Territory – As mussel-infested watercraft continue to make their way towards the Okanagan and other water-related destinations this summer, the Okanagan Basin Water … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags IMDP, Invasive Mussel Defence Program, mussel

Okanagan Drought Bulletin – August 4, 2023

OKANAGAN NOW IN DROUGHT LEVEL 4 Lack of precipitation, low streamflows, high water temperatures that can be lethal to fish, and sustained warm weather have … Read more

Categories Drought Updates, Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags drought, Okanagan Drought Bulletin

Board Report – August 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

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

Weather Report – July 2023

The El Nino is affecting weather around the globe, creating extreme heat events and exacerbating wildfires, as well as contributing to the regional drought here … Read more

Categories Drought Updates, Featured, Recently Added, What's New Tags extreme heat, July 2023, regional drought, weather report

Okanagan Drought Bulletin – July 11, 2023

OKANAGAN MOVED TO DROUGHT LEVEL 3 Lack of precipitation, declining streamflows, rising water temperatures, and forecasts for above normal temperatures this summer have prompted the … Read more

Categories Drought Updates, Featured, Recently Added, What's New Tags Okanagan Drought Bulletin

Okanagan Drought Bulletin – June 23, 2023

Categories Drought Updates, Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags Drought Info Bulletin, Okanagan Drought Bulletin

Water Board troubled by new provincial report on invasive mussel costs

Kelowna, B.C. – As boaters begin to flock to Okanagan lakes and other B.C. waterways, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is sounding the alarm in response … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags Don't Move A Mussel, mussel

Board Report – June 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

Categories Board Report, Featured, Recently Added, What's New Tags Board Report, June 2023

Weather Report – June 2023

The Okanagan had a very quick turn-around from spring to summer, with a swift and early snowmelt. Globally, we are now in an El Nino … Read more

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  • 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
  • Board Report – August 2025
    Highlights from the August 5, 2025 Meeting of the Okanagan Basin Water Board, held at the offices of the Regional District North Okanagan, Coldstream BC. ... Read more
  • Drought Bulletin – July 25, 2025
    Hey Okanagan! Seen some raindrops lately? While every drop helps, our water situation is still on our minds! Ever wondered what “drought” really means, beyond ... Read more
  • Drought Bulletin – July 17, 2025
    Let’s talk water! Despite some recent sprinkles, our region is still officially at 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟑, and the Similkameen just moved to a 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟒! ... Read more
  • Drought Bulletin – July 10, 2025
    Drought Alert: Level 3 for the Okanagan! It’s officially a hot, dry summer, and the Province has upped our drought level to Level 3 as ... Read more

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