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In the News

Flexing federal mussels

May 11, 2017

Castanet – May 11, 2017 While many people are worried at the moment about too much water in the Okanagan Valley, there are also concerns … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Canada, Don't Move A Mussel, federal government, mussel

DON’T MOVE A MUSSEL Boaters urged to protect waters as mussels move closer to B.C.

May 1, 2017

Suncruiser West Coast – May 1, 2017 Beautiful warm waters. Hot sandy beaches. Great fishing. The lure of the lakes. It’s what the Okanagan is … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Don't Move A Mussel, mussel

Mussel sniffing dogs

April 16, 2017

Castanet – April 16, 2017 The Okanagan and Similkameen Invasive Species Society is hosting a free public forum on invasive mussels this month in Penticton … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Don't Move A Mussel, invasive species, Montana Invasive Species Council, mussel, sniffer dogs

17 projects approved to conserve and improve Okanagan Valley water

April 15, 2017

Kelowna Now – April 15, 2017 Water quality in the Okanagan Valley could be about to improve. The news comes following an announcement from The … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Grants, Water Conservation, Water Conservation & Quality Improvement, water quality, WCQI

Free public forum on threat of invasive mussels

Penticton Western News – April 15, 2017 The Okanagan and Similkameen Invasive Species Society is hosting a free public forum on the threat of invasive … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Hilo, mussel, Okanagan and Similkameen Invasive Species Society, sniffer dogs

Water quality improving

Castanet – April 15, 2017 The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has approved $300,000 in funding to 17 projects that will help conserve and improve … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Grants, Water Conservation, Water Conservation & Quality Improvement, water quality, WCQI

Okanagan Water Board announces funding for conservation projects

April 14, 2017

InfoNews.ca – April 14, 2017 Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has approved $300,000 in funding to 17 projects that will help … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Grants, Water Conservation and Quality Improvement, WCQI

OBWB welcomes new provincial measures aimed at threat of mussel invasion

April 11, 2017

Osoyoos Times – April 11, 2017 The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is welcoming significant new measures announced recently by the province to address the … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Don't Move A Mussel, mussel, mussel-sniffing dog, quagga mussel, Zebra Mussel

$300,000 to improve Okanagan water sources

April 7, 2017

OkanaganLife – April 7, 2017 The Okanagan Basin Water Board has approved $300,000 in funding to 17 projects that will help conserve and improve the … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Grants, Water Conservation, Water Conservation & Quality Improvement, water quality, WCQI

More to do in fight against invasive mussels says water board

April 6, 2017

Kelowna Capital News –  April 6, 2017 The Okanagan Basin Water Board, which called last week’s announcement by Premier Christy Clark that the province is … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags boat inspections, Don't Move A Mussel, mussel

Lake protection welcomed

April 1, 2017

Castanet – April 1, 2017 The Okanagan Basin Water Board is welcoming improved protection of B.C. waters from invasive mussels. “We have been working to … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags boat inspections, Don't Move A Mussel, Midway, mussel, Yahk

Mussels in Montana prompt Okanagan Basin Water Board to renew calls for stronger prevention by feds and province

December 19, 2016

December 19, 2016 – AM1150 Mussels in Montana prompt Okanagan Basin Water Board to renew calls for stronger prevention by feds and province. LISTEN HERE: … Read more

Categories Featured, In the News Tags Don't Move A Mussel, Montana, mussel, quagga mussel, Zebra Mussel

New app could net you $2,000 reward for catching polluters and poachers in B.C.

December 15, 2016

December 15, 2016 – Mobile Syrup The B.C. Wildlife Federation has launched an iPhone app and accompanying website that allows concerned citizens to report illegal … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags app, BC Wildlife Federation, Okanagan WaterWise, poaching, polluters, RAPP, Water Conservation & Quality Improvement, WCQI

Westward expansion of invasive mussels creeps closer to the Okanagan

December 15, 2016 – Global Okanagan

Categories Featured, In the News Tags Don't Move A Mussel, mussel, Okanagan WaterWise, westward expansion

Envisioning a resilient Okanagan

November 28, 2016

November 28, 2016 – InfoNews Kelowna The Okanagan Research Forum invites the community to listen to experts and take part in an open discussion about … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags BRAES, ICER, Okanagan Research Forum, resiliency, UBC-O

New conservation app targets polluters and poachers

November 28, 2016 – 250 News The BC Wildlife Federation has announced a free new app aimed at targeting polluters and poachers in this province.conservation-app … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags app, BC Wildlife Federation, Okanagan WaterWise, poachers, polluters, Water Conservation & Quality Improvement, WCQI

Poachers, dumpers targeted

November 28, 2016 – Castanet hose wanting to help stamp out poachers and polluters have a new weapon. The BC Wildlife Federation released an iPhone … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags app, BC Wildlife Federation, Okanagan WaterWise, poachers, polluters, Water Conservation & Quality Improvement, WCQI

Reporting poachers, backwoods garbage dumpers made easy with B.C. Wildlife Federation phone app

November 28, 2016 – InfoTel The B.C. Wildlife Federation has launched a UBC Okanagan-designed app that makes it easier for outdoor enthusiasts to report infractions. … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags app, BC Wildlife Federation, Okanagan WaterWise, poachers, polluters, Water Conservation & Quality Improvement, WCQI

OBWB again offering grants for water conservation and quality improvement projects in Okanagan

November 23, 2016

November 23, 2016 – Osoyoos Times Do you have a project idea that will conserve or improve water quality in the Okanagan Valley and benefit … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Grants, Water Conservation & Quality Improvement, WCQI

Board Report – November

November 3, 2016

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 Featured, In the News, Recently Added Tags Board Report

Luck with rains and prudent water management prevented repeat of 2015 droughts this year

September 27, 2016

September 27, 2016 – Osoyoos Times Despite some worries at the start of the summer, water managers dodged a bullet this year thanks to June … Read more

Categories In the News Tags IJC, International Osoyoos Lake Board of Control, Osoyoos Lake, Zosel Dam

Need some accountability

September 21, 2016

September 21, 2016 – Oliver Chronicle While the bass are exchanging high-fives amidst all that extra milfoil in Vaseux Lake, the same can’t be said … Read more

Categories In the News Tags milfoil, RDOS, Vaseux Lake

Kelowna museum explores the meaning of water

September 16, 2016

September 16, 2016 – Kelowna Capital News What does water mean to you? Life-sustaining, thirst quenching, essential; water is precious for all living beings. And … Read more

Categories In the News Tags museum, Okanagan Heritage Museum, Okanagan WaterWise, The Social Life of Water

Creek made fish-friendly

September 16, 2016 – Castanet It’s been years of planning and fundraising, since 2002 work was underway to provide flood-protection and environmental benefits to Mission … Read more

Categories In the News Tags kokanee, Mission Creek, Mission Creek Restoration Initiative

Peachland wins Okanagan Make Water Work competition

September 16, 2016 – Peachland View Peachland Mayor Cindy Fortin is just flush. The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) held its Annual General Meeting at … Read more

Categories In the News Tags A Watershed in the World, Annual Meeting, Make Water Work, Make Water Work Champion, Okanagan WaterWise
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What’s New:

  • Board Report – October 2025
    What’s the latest on water in the Okanagan? From record-breaking heat to aging infrastructure and invasive mussel threats, the OBWB October Board Report covers urgent ... Read more
  • Drought Bulletin – October 9, 2025
    𝐎𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐧𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟒. That crisp fall air isn’t fooling anyone. The Okanagan is now at an Drought Level 4, rare for ... Read more
  • Okanagan Water Board Invests in ‘Artificial Dog’s Nose’: UBCO eDNA Tool Promises Revolution in Invasive Mussel Detection
    Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has committed $200,000 towards funding a UBC Okanagan (UBCO)-led pioneering research project that promises ... Read more
  • Drought Bulletin – October 3, 2025
    Don’t be fooled by the fall weather—the Okanagan is still in drought! Following a record-breaking September heatwave and very little rain, streamflows are dangerously low ... Read more
  • Drought Bulletin – September 11, 2025
    Drought Level Raised in the Okanagan The drought level has now been raised to 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟑, reflecting dangerously low flows in local creeks and rivers. ... Read more
  • OBWB Annual Report Highlights Progress and Future of Okanagan Water
    Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) held its Annual Meeting today in Kelowna, with presentations and discussions centered around this year’s theme ... Read more

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