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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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The ripple effect

April 20, 2010

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Low Okanagan Lake levels continue pattern

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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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Partners jump into water projects with both feet

April 14, 2010

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Water experts talk about the dreaded ‘D’ word

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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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SUPPLY AND DEMAND PROJECT FALLS A BIT FLAT

March 30, 2010

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Water supply dominates agenda

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Water study sounds alarm

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WATER MANAGEMENT AND LAND-USE PLANNING NEEDED

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  • Water restrictions go into effect in Kelowna on Tuesday - KelownaNow
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  • Lawn watering cut back as Kelowna braces for dry summer - Castanet

Media Releases

  • Board Report – May 2026May 8, 2026
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  • Weed ‘Em and Reap: Help Name the Okanagan’s New Milfoil HarvesterApril 20, 2026

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What’s New:

  • 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
  • OBWB Launches Annual $350K Grant Program, Prioritizing Innovation in Water Security
    Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has opened its intake for the 2026 Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) Grant program, ... Read more

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