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Board Report – November 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

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Weather Report – November 2019

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

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

AquaHacking Challenge launched in Okanagan to help address B.C. freshwater issues

Kelowna, B.C. – Students, tech leaders, and those with an interest in freshwater issues were on hand today for the launch of the B.C. AquaHacking … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags AquaHacking, Aquahacking Challenge, OBWB, Real Estate Foundation of BC

Kick-Off for AquaHacking Challenge 2020

The Okanagan Basin Water Board is pleased to invite you to a special KICK-OFF event for AquaHacking Challenge 2020! WHAT:AquaHacking Challenge B.C. – Kick-Off WHEN: … Read more

Categories Featured, Recently Added Tags AquaHacking, Aquahacking Challenge, OBWB

Board Report – October

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 annual meeting puts spotlight on valley-wide water connection

Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board held its Annual Meeting today at Rotary Centre for the Arts in Kelowna, showcasing its work over … Read more

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

2019 Annual Meeting – Sept 6

Join us for the Okanagan Basin Water Board’s 2019 Annual Meeting: ONE VALLEY. ONE WATER on Friday, September 6, 2019 in Kelowna, B.C. from 9 … Read more

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Okanagan Water Board responds to federal announcement on mussels & milfoil

Kelowna, B.C. –The Okanagan Basin Water Board is pleased to see a reprieve from the proposed federal endangered listing of the native Rocky Mountain Ridged … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags milfoil, mussel, Rocky Mountain Ridged Mussels

Okanagan drought level now 2

Thanks to recent rains, the Okanagan has been downgraded from Level 3 to Level 2 drought. This doesn’t mean that we are not in drought … Read more

Categories Drought Updates, Featured, Recently Added Tags Drought Level Two, Drought Update, Make Water Work

Okanagan Water Board renews call for stronger invasive mussel regulations in B.C.

Kelowna, B.C. – In reviewing updates to B.C.’s invasive mussel inspection program and recent stats for 2019, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) recognizes this … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags boat inspection stations, Don't Move A Mussel, mussel, Okanagan WaterWise

AquaHacking Challenge

The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) and Okanagan WaterWise are pleased to announce the launch of the B.C. AquaHacking Challenge 2020! This challenge, delivered in … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags Aquahacking Challenge, Okanagan, Water Issue Leader

Aquahacking Challenge comes to Okanagan to help address water issues

Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is pleased to announce that it is joining forces with Aqua Forum to bring, for the … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags Aqua Forum, Aquahacking Challenge, freshwater issues

Okanagan Drought Bulletin – June 20, 2019

OKANAGAN MOVED TO DROUGHT LEVEL 3 Warm and dry conditions have prompted the Province of B.C. to announce a Level 3 drought for much of … Read more

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

Okanagan Drought Bulletin – June 11, 2019

OKANAGAN MOVED TO DROUGHT LEVEL 2 AS PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE Based on snowpack conditions, timing of snowmelt, and forecasted summer conditions, the B.C. Government has elevated … Read more

Categories Drought Updates, Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags Drought Update, Okanagan Drought Bulletin

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

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

Weather Report – June 2019

It’s shaping up to be a dry year, as predicted. As of May 30, 2019, B.C.’s drought map indicates Drought Level 2 for the Okanagan. … Read more

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Okanagan mayors & students join forces to encourage water conservation

Kelowna, B.C. – With the forecast for another hot, dry Okanagan summer, students from École Glenmore Elementary and mayors from throughout the valley joined forces … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, What's New Tags Make Water Work, Make Water Work Challenge, Okanagan WaterWise

Weather Report – May 2019

It’s shaping up to be a dry spring, as predicted. Overall, the snow pillow is behind where we started in 2015, the last big drought … Read more

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

Okanagan water grants aim to conserve and improve water quality in face of climate change

Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has approved more than $318,000 in funding to 17 projects that will help conserve and protect … Read more

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

Missed our Water Supply webinar?

The Okanagan Basin Water Board hosted an Okanagan Water Supply Webinar on April 12, to review the current and forecasted water supply for 2019 in … Read more

Categories Featured, Recently Added, What's New Tags Okanagan Water Supply webinar, Water Supply, webinar

April 12 – Water Supply Webinar

This year’s seventh annual Okanagan water supply webinar will be hosted on Friday, April 12th from 11a.m. – 12 p.m. This webinar provides an opportunity … Read more

Categories Featured, Recently Added, What's New Tags Okanagan Water Supply webinar, Water Supply, webinar

Board Report – April

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! Communications & Outreach Coordinator

We’re looking for a Communications and Outreach Coordinator – someone who can create amazing materials, and then get out, share & talk to people! Download … Read more

Categories Featured, Recently Added, What's New Tags job posting, Okanagan WaterWise

Weather Report – April 2019

Most of us in B.C. have enjoyed the recent temperature anomaly in southern B.C. (not sure about the orchardists). Agencies are predicting an early, dry … Read more

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

EFN Conference Proceedings & Outcomes – NOW available!

The Siwłkw (Water) For All – Our Responsibility conference was hosted by the Okanagan Basin Water Board and the Canadian Water Resources Association. Now available: … Read more

Categories Featured, Recently Added, What's New Tags EFN, EFN2018, Environmental Flow Needs, Environmental Flow Needs Conference
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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
  • Board Report – February 2026
    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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