Rototilling on Okanagan Lakes
Castanet You have probably noticed the large orange machines churning up gallons of water in front of and around Okanagan beaches the past several weeks. … Read more
In the News
Out with the old, in with the new – Big changes in store for BC’s 100 year-old Water Act
The Water Chronicles New changes are coming to British Columbia’s 100-year-old Water Act. The Water Sustainability act replaces the existing Water Act, which has been … Read more
Grants on tap
Vernon Morning Star The Okanagan Basin Water Board is now accepting applications for the 2014 water conservation and quality improvement grant program. The program, in … Read more
“One Valley, One Water”
Castanet The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is now accepting applications for the 2014 Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) Grant Program. The program, in … Read more
Wetland loss blamed for most endangered species in Okanagan
Kelowna Capital News – December 4, 2013 The Okanagan Wetlands Strategy currently underway is a great start to turning around the trend of wetland devastation … Read more
Plan in works to bring back wetlands
Daily Courier – November 28, 2013
Open House to save Okanagan Wetlands
AM1150 – November 27, 2013
Experts share worry for climate change in Penticton
Penticton Western News – November 21, 2013 Extreme weather events like those behind this summer’s Alberta floods are the new norm and highlight the need … Read more
Discussion on Future of Okanagan Water with Renowned Speaker
AM1150 – N0vember 18, 2013 It’s being referred to as an eye-popping educational talk on the future of water in the Okanagan at Penticton’s Okanagan … Read more
Water management paints Okanagan green from brown
Kelowna Capital News – Novmber 18, 2013 From the 1880s on, water in the Okanagan Valley has been a limited resource under increasing pressure, but … Read more
Westside plant reuses more water
Daily Courier – November 18, 2013
Saving water saves money
Westside Weekly – November 17, 2013
Snow is moving so get ready
Kelowna Capital News – November 15, 2013
RDCO and Water Board team up for huge savings
Peachland View – November 14, 2013
Regional District and Water Board Team Up for Huge Savings
Infotel Multimedia – November 13, 2013
Treatment plant saves thousands
Castanet – November 13, 2013
Water Reclamation Project Expected to Save $12K Per Year
Welcome to Kelowna – November 13, 2013
RDCO and Okanagan Water Board team up to cut water usage cost
AM1150 – November 13, 2013
Workshop on wetlands open to public
Kelowna Capital News – November 12, 2013 A workshop and open house on wetlands in the valley is being held in Kelowna Thurs., Nov. 28, … Read more
Workshop on wetlands open to public
Kelowna Capital News – November 12, 2013 A workshop and open house on wetlands in the valley is being held in Kelowna Thurs., Nov. 28, … Read more
Board wants input on legislation
Vernon Morning Star – November 10, 2013 As a key body in water management in the Okanagan, the valley’s water board would like the chance … Read more
Water board has suggestions about new water act
Kelowna Capital News – November 5 As a key body in water management in the Okanagan, the valley’s water board would like the chance to … Read more
Water board has suggestions about new water act
Kelowna Capital News – November 5, 2013 As a key body in water management in the Okanagan, the valley’s water board would like the chance … Read more
Water board holds the line on taxes
Kelowna Capital News – November 5, 2013 Unlike some taxing authorities, the Okanagan Basin Water Board has not increased its budget over last year, so … Read more
Steeves/Trail Mix: Do your bit to help protect valuable wetlands
Kelowna Capital News – October 31, 2013 Very distinct sounds come from a healthy wetland, from the noisy quacking of ducks and geese communicating, to … Read more