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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

Categories Board Report, Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags Board Report

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

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

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

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags mussel

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

Categories Board Report, Featured, Recently Added Tags Board Report

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

Categories Drought Updates, Featured, Recently Added Tags weather report

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

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags Canada Water Week, Okanagan WaterWise, UN World Water Day

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

Categories Board Report, Featured, Recently Added Tags Board Report

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

Categories Board Report, Featured, Recently Added Tags Board Report

Now posted: RFP for Source Water Protection Toolkit

Through this Request for Proposals, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (the “OBWB”) invites Proposals from experienced companies to prepare a Source Water Protection Toolkit for … Read more

Categories Featured, Recently Added Tags requests for proposals, RFP, source water protection, source water protection toolkit

Weather Report – February 2020

Despite the snow and cold-snap in January, the long-term forecast by NOAA (USA), give a slightly higher probability for warmer than normal temperatures for the … Read more

Categories Drought Updates, Featured, Recently Added Tags flood update, weather report

Shuswap Watershed Council and Okanagan Basin Water Board pen joint letter to new Fisheries Minister, calling for action on Invasive Mussels

The Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) and Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB), two watershed organizations based in the Interior region of B.C., have sent a letter … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags invasive mussels, mussel, Shuswap Watershed Council

Board Report – December 2019

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 Tags Board Report

NEW! Okanagan Climate Data Guide

The climate is changing and the Okanagan Basin Water Board is excited to help the Okanagan prepare. The Okanagan Climate Data Guide is a regularly … Read more

Categories Featured, Recently Added Tags climate, Climate Data Guide, climate indices, modelled data, observational data, Okanagan

Weather Report – December 2019

There have not been any significant changes to the seasonal forecasts for this winter. The long-term forecasts by Environment Canada, NOAA (USA), and the Weather … Read more

Categories Drought Updates, Featured, Recently Added Tags Drought Update, weather report

Okanagan Water Board opens floodgate with call for grant applications

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

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags Grants, Water Conservation & Quality Improvement, WCQI

Community Water Forum – November 19, 2019

Did you know? About 80% of B.C.’s drinking water comes from creeks and lakes in our forests. These areas, however, are under increasing pressure from … Read more

Categories Featured, Recently Added Tags Community Water Forum
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  • Drought Bulletin | Summer 2026 Setting New Record Lows: Water Conservation is Essential – Aug. 8, 2026
    As we reach the halfway point of the summer, the Okanagan’s water situation remains extremely concerning. With plenty of hot and dry weeks ahead, communities ... Read more
  • Weed ‘Em and Reap: Help Name the Okanagan’s New Milfoil Harvester
    Ahead of the public launch of the new transforming milfoil harvester in late spring, the OBWB is inviting the public to help name the machine ... Read more
  • Board Report – April 2026
    Read the April OBWB Board Report Early melt = summer water risk Drought messaging is regional challenge Invasive mussel treatments fall short → prevention critical ... Read more
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    What happened at the February Water Board meeting? Chair and Vice-Chair Elections for 2026. 73% of Okanagan boat launch users know this… Half of mussel-fouled ... Read more
  • Drought Bulletin – December 1, 2025
    ️The snow is here, but the Okanagan is still running on low battery! Since 2022, we’ve battled persistent drought conditions. The 2025 dry season was ... Read more
  • OBWB Sounds Alarm: Private Member’s Bill Poses Threat to Watersheds,Drinking Water, and Local Governments
    Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is joining local governments and the Union of BC Municipalities in sounding the alarm over BILL M 216 ... Read more

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