Celebrating 50 years of OBWB
Today we celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Okanagan Basin Water Board – a local government agency that was formed in 1970 by the regional … Read more
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Notice of Annual Public Meeting Oct. 8, 2020 – International Osoyoos Lake Board of Control
Virtual Public Meeting – Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 6:00pm The International Osoyoos Lake Board of Control is holding its annual public meeting regarding the … Read more
Weather Report – October 2020
Environment Canada forecasts a warmer than normal autumn in Western Canada, with a moderate likelihood of higher than normal precipitation due to the La Nina … Read more
Hot competition for water conservation, as Okanagan residents vie for champion title
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board’s Okanagan WaterWise program launched its annual “Make Water Work” campaign in May, encouraging a friendly competition between … Read more
Board Report – September 2020
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 – September 2020
Seasonal weather forecasts are always uncertain, and with climate change we are growing used to having even more variation. At this time, Environment Canada and … Read more
Board Report – July 2020
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 – July 2020
All of the snow pillow measurement stations show that the snowpack has now melted, and the freshet should now begin to subside. It will take … Read more
B.C. Aquahacking Challenge 2020 winners announced, creating win for water
Kelowna, B.C. – Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) and Aqua Forum held its 2020 B.C. AquaHacking Challenge live and online yesterday afternoon, on June 25. … Read more
June 25 – B.C. AquaHacking Challenge final
On June 25 at 1 p.m. (PT) the B.C. AquaHacking Challenge final will be hosted on the OBWB’s Okanagan WaterWise Facebook page at www.facebook.com/OkWaterWise. The … Read more
Okanagan hosts film screening & preps for B.C. AquaHacking final, funding tech teams to solve water issues
Kelowna, B.C. – Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) and Aqua Forum are hosting two virtual events as the 2020 B.C. AquaHacking Challenge – aimed at … Read more
Board Report – June 2020
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: Seasonal Milfoil Control and Transport Operator
The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent teamwork skills to fill the position of Seasonal Milfoil Control and … Read more
Weather Report – June 2020
All of the snowpack melted from the mid-elevation Brenda Mines observation station on the west side early in May, but there is still a very … Read more
Okanagan mayors promote water conservation, offering peek into their own backyards
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board’s Okanagan WaterWise program has released an amusing video of mayors showing how they are conserving water in … Read more
Okanagan Water Board urges province to continue invasive mussel fight amid COVID-19
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board wants to ensure the COVID-19 pandemic doesn’t sideline efforts to protect B.C. waters from invasive zebra and … Read more
Okanagan Water Board launches website, helping valley prepare for future flooding
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board held an online news conference today to introduce new valley-wide flood maps and launch the “Okanagan Flood … Read more
Weather Report – May 2020
As of April 22, the Okanagan’s average snow pillow level was 102% of normal for the watershed. The next snow bulletin will be released on … Read more
Water Supply Webinar – April 16, 2020
The OBWB hosted its annual Water Supply Webinar on Thursday, April 16 from 11 am to 12 noon. This online seminar included updates on the … Read more
Board Report – April 2020
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 – April 2020
As of March 23, the Okanagan’s average snow pillow level was 129% of normal for the watershed. According to the Province of B.C.’s snow conditions … Read more
Top five teams announced in B.C. AquaHacking Challenge semi-final
Kelowna, B.C. – It was fitting that the Okanagan Basin Water Board and Aqua Forum demonstrated their tech-agility as they played host to a water … Read more
Okanagan Water Board and Aqua Forum demonstrate tech agility in face of COVID-19 – pivot event to 100% virtual
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) and partner Aqua Forum are moving ahead with the BC 2020 AquaHacking Challenge Semi-Final, this Saturday, … Read more
Okanagan Water Board postpones Canada Water Week, community event, says “Celebrate at home!”
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) and its Okanagan WaterWise program is postponing its popular Canada Water Week-UN World Water Day annual … Read more
Board Report – March 2020
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