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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

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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

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags Make Water Work, Make Water Work Challenge, Make Water Work Champion

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

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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

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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

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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

Categories Drought Updates, Featured, Flood Updates, Recently Added Tags July weather report, weather report

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

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags Aquahacking Challenge, Aquahacking Finals, BC Aquahacking Challenge

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

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags AquaHacking, BC Aquahacking Challenge, Finals

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

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags Aquahacking Challenge, Brave Blue World

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

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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

Categories Featured, Recently Added Tags employment opportunities, milfoil

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

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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

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags Make Water Work, Make Water Work Challenge, Make Water Work plant collection

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

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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

Categories Featured, Flood Updates, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags flood, flood maps, flooding, floodplain, floodplain mapping, Okanagan Flood Story, Okanagan flooding

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

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

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

Categories Drought Updates, Featured, Flood Updates, Recently Added Tags Okanagan Water Supply webinar, webinar

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

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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

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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

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags Aquahacking Challenge

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

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags Aqua Forum, BC 2020 AquaHacking Challenge, COVID-19

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

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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

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Weather Report – March 2020

As of February 22, 2020, Mission Creek’s snow pillow is at 144% of normal for this date, and Brenda Mine’s snow pillow is at 102% … Read more

Categories Drought Updates, Featured, Recently Added Tags weather report

Board Report – February 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

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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Drought Bulletin – June 13, 2025
    Regional drought level vs. YOUR watering rules: What’s the difference?Here’s the scoop: The Okanagan could be heading into another hot, dry summer. Conditions across the ... Read more

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