Okanagan Drought Bulletin – July 15, 2021
OKANAGAN MOVED TO DROUGHT LEVEL 3 Warm and dry conditions have prompted the Government of B.C. to move the Okanagan to a Level 3 drought. … Read more
Media Releases
Okanagan mayors take to social media with water conservation call
Kelowna, B.C. – As the weather heats up in the Okanagan, so does the competition between communities to be named “Make Water Work Community Champion.” … Read more
Four university teams selected to move on in Western Canada AquaHacking Challenge 2021
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) and Aqua Forum co-hosted a livestreaming of the AquaHacking 2021 – Western Canada Challenge semi-finals yesterday … Read more
Okanagan Water Board celebrates major milestone in valley water protection
Kelowna, B.C. – This week the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) marked the 15th year of its Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) grants with … Read more
Okanagan residents invited to online film screenings of “Lost Rivers” for Canada Water Week
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) and its Okanagan WaterWise program has teamed up with UBC Okanagan’s Institute for Biodiversity, Resilience, and … Read more
Okanagan is #1 destination for mussel-infested watercraft – Water Board calls for stronger protection
Kelowna, B.C. – As the #1 destination for invasive mussel-infested watercraft in B.C., the Okanagan Basin Water Board is once again calling on the province … Read more
Okanagan at risk of extreme flooding if Province doesn’t update lake level management
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has sent a letter to the Province of B.C., requesting a review of how it manages … Read more
Boost Your Soil, Save Water
Kelowna , B.C. – Here’s your chance to cut your garbage in half and save water. Do your yard a big favor this coming gardening … Read more
New Okanagan outdoor water education guides answer call for local resources
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) and its Okanagan WaterWise program have launched Our Relationship with Water in the Okanagan – Explorations … Read more
AquaHacking Challenge expands into Western Canada for 2021, tackling freshwater issues
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) and Aqua Forum are pleased to once again partner together, this time co-hosting the AquaHacking 2021 … Read more
Board Report – December 2020
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
Okanagan survey highlights water awareness
Kelowna, B.C. – A recent telephone survey of Okanagan residents conducted for the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) finds growing concern for water issues in … Read more
Board Report – November 2020
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
Okanagan Water Board annual grant program opens with focus on water security
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is now accepting applications to its Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) grant program. With $350,000 … Read more
Okanagan Water Board celebrates 50 years with online speaker series to get water convo flowing
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is celebrating its 50th anniversary, providing leadership on water issues in the valley, by hosting a … Read more
Hot competition for water conservation, as Okanagan residents vie for champion title
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board’s Okanagan WaterWise program launched its annual “Make Water Work” campaign in May, encouraging a friendly competition between … Read more
B.C. Aquahacking Challenge 2020 winners announced, creating win for water
Kelowna, B.C. – Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) and Aqua Forum held its 2020 B.C. AquaHacking Challenge live and online yesterday afternoon, on June 25. … Read more
June 25 – B.C. AquaHacking Challenge final
On June 25 at 1 p.m. (PT) the B.C. AquaHacking Challenge final will be hosted on the OBWB’s Okanagan WaterWise Facebook page at www.facebook.com/OkWaterWise. The … Read more
Okanagan hosts film screening & preps for B.C. AquaHacking final, funding tech teams to solve water issues
Kelowna, B.C. – Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) and Aqua Forum are hosting two virtual events as the 2020 B.C. AquaHacking Challenge – aimed at … Read more
Board Report – June 2020
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
Okanagan mayors promote water conservation, offering peek into their own backyards
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board’s Okanagan WaterWise program has released an amusing video of mayors showing how they are conserving water in … Read more
Okanagan Water Board urges province to continue invasive mussel fight amid COVID-19
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board wants to ensure the COVID-19 pandemic doesn’t sideline efforts to protect B.C. waters from invasive zebra and … Read more
Okanagan Water Board launches website, helping valley prepare for future flooding
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board held an online news conference today to introduce new valley-wide flood maps and launch the “Okanagan Flood … Read more
Top five teams announced in B.C. AquaHacking Challenge semi-final
Kelowna, B.C. – It was fitting that the Okanagan Basin Water Board and Aqua Forum demonstrated their tech-agility as they played host to a water … Read more
Okanagan Water Board and Aqua Forum demonstrate tech agility in face of COVID-19 – pivot event to 100% virtual
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) and partner Aqua Forum are moving ahead with the BC 2020 AquaHacking Challenge Semi-Final, this Saturday, … Read more
