WaterWise Youth Win Big in Okanagan “Map Your Tap” Challenge
Kelowna, B.C. – In celebration of B.C. Drinking Water Week, the Okanagan Basin Water Board is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Okanagan … Read more
Media Releases
Funding flows to Okanagan projects that will protect valley water
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board has approved $300,000 in funding to 20 projects that will help conserve and improve the quality of … Read more
Media Alert – Zebra/Quagga mussel-infested boat found at Osoyoos border crossing
KELOWNA – On the evening of March 12th, a Canada Customs official notified the BC Conservation Officer service that they found what looked like zebra … Read more
Okanagan celebrates Canada Water Week with film screening, kids contest, panel & prizes
We’re VERY excited to share with you this year’s event line-up in celebration of Canada Water Week, starting this Monday, March 17! To start… we … Read more
WATERMARK – Award-winning documentary – March 17, 2014
Celebrate UN World Water Day / Canada Water Week with us! Join us for a special presentation of this award-winning documentary – showing ONE NIGHT … Read more
Board Report – March 2014
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
Board Report – February 2014
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
Water Board Wants Senior Governments to Get Serious About Zebra Mussel Threat to Okanagan
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board is doing what it can to raise awareness and stop an infestation of invasive zebra and quagga … Read more
Water Board Opens Intake for Water Conservation and Quality Improvement Grant Applications
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board is now accepting applications to its 2014 Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) Grant Program. The program, … Read more
Water Board annual meeting focuses on partnerships as critical in water protection
Kelowna, B.C. – Partnerships and their importance in the work of the Okanagan Basin Water Board were highlighted and celebrated as the agency held its … Read more
Valley-wide “Make Water Work” contest nets a winner
Kelowna, B.C. – This summer, more than 800 Okanagan residents pledged to “Make Water Work” – committing to water conservation, and entering a contest for … Read more
Water Board Given 5-Year Go-Ahead for Okanagan Milfoil Control
Working with the Province of B.C., the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has been given a five-year agreement for milfoil control on Okanagan Lakes, ensuring … Read more
Wetlands Strategy and Stream Monitoring Efforts Receive $160,000 in Funding
Funding was approved for a trio of Okanagan Basin Water Board projects to lay the groundwork for a comprehensive water data collection program and valley-wide … Read more
Okanagan Students Share Love of Water
Okanagan WaterWise and the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) are pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Okanagan WaterWise Challenge as part of Drinking … Read more
Funds Flow to Projects to Conserve or Improve Okanagan Water
The Okanagan Basin Water Board has approved $300,000 in funding from its Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) Grant Program to 19 projects in the … Read more
Public meeting called to address zebra mussel threat to Okanagan waters
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board, its Okanagan WaterWise program and the Town of Osoyoos have teamed up with invasive species experts to … Read more
Okanagan invited to share their love of water during Canada Water Week
Kelowna, B.C. – March 18 to 24 is Canada Water Week. The theme this year is “Love your water body!” As such, the Okanagan Basin … Read more
Public Meeting Called to Address Zebra Mussel Threat to Okanagan Waters
The Okanagan Basin Water Board, its Okanagan WaterWise program and the Town of Osoyoos have teamed up with invasive species experts to hold a public … Read more
Water Board Fishing for Projects that Conserve or Improve Water
The Okanagan Basin Water Board is now accepting applications to its 2013 Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) Grant Program. The program, in its eighth … Read more
Okanagan bets on Vegas to help find water conservation solutions
Kelowna, B.C. – Those involved in water in the Okanagan are hoping that a water conservation expert from Vegas might have a card or two … Read more
Local leaders practice drought response through gaming exercise
Kelowna, B.C. – Severe droughts bring big conflicts to communities, but most of us aren’t ready for such events, and some don’t even want to … Read more
Workshop brings First Nations and local governments together to talk partnerships
Penticton, B.C. – First Nations and local government staff and elected officials from around the Okanagan are gathering in Penticton today to discuss the value … Read more
Water Board breaks ground with Toolkit to help communities conserve water
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board is once again leading the way with today’s release of their Topsoil Bylaws Toolkit, providing local governments … Read more
Local businesses, homeowners and governments join forces to Make Water Work
Penticton, B.C. – The newly xeriscaped yard of Pat and Doug Maxwell was the setting for a garden party today organized by the Okanagan Basin … Read more
Okanagan Basin Water Board annual meeting focuses on value of water
Kelowna, B.C. – The value of clean and abundant water – and our tendency to undervalue it – was in the spotlight today as the … Read more
