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In the News

Region braces for potential drought

May 11, 2010

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Low-level estrogens found in waste water

May 9, 2010

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UBC study measures endocrine disruptors in Okanagan wastewater

May 5, 2010

May 5, 2010 – UBC-Okanagan UBC researchers conducting the ongoing Okanagan Endocrine Disruptor Study have determined that concentrations of endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs,  referred to … Read more

Categories In the News Tags endocrine disruptors, UBC-Okanagan

OK hormone levels in Okanagan lakes

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Estrogen pollution content in OK Lake undetectable

May 4, 2010

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Low Okanagan Lake levels continue pattern

April 20, 2010

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The ripple effect

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Water projects tap into funding

April 15, 2010

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Osoyoos flushes out funding partners for sewer project

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Late-Spring Rains Crucial to the Valley

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Water experts talk about the dreaded ‘D’ word

April 14, 2010

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Partners jump into water projects with both feet

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OBWB approves $300,000 in grants

April 13, 2010

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Water Board dishes out cash for projects

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Local water projects get funds

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New sewers for 130 in Osoyoos

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Embracing the new reality

April 9, 2010

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Coldstream residents invited to open house on creek issues

April 8, 2010

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Cattlemen to discuss water trends

April 6, 2010

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WATER PROJECT WILL SERVE AS BASIS

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Spring into xeriscape

April 2, 2010

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WATER MANAGEMENT AND LAND-USE PLANNING NEEDED

March 30, 2010

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SUPPLY AND DEMAND PROJECT FALLS A BIT FLAT

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Water supply dominates agenda

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Water study sounds alarm

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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
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    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
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    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
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    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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