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Key Findings – Okanagan Climate Indicators

This document presents the key findings of the Okanagan Climate Indicators Project up to 2023. Methods and decision-making processes are available on the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) website.

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Mission Creek Workshop – December 2023

Download the Final Report (PDF) The purpose of this workshop was to discuss current challenges and opportunities for Mission Creek, with people and organizations that … Read more

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Preparing for Invasive Mussels: Vulnerability Assessment Guide for Raw Water Infrastructure

All raw water infrastructure can be assessed using this guide, protecting water systems for drinking and agriculture, municipal and private, industrial facilities, small and large, … Read more

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Okanagan WaterWise

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Make Water Work

Visit our Make Water Work website

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Don’t Move a Mussel

Visit our Don’t Move a Mussel website

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Okanagan Alluvial Fan Hydrology: A Primer

This Primer is intended to provide a concise summary of what alluvial fans are, the types found in the Okanagan, and some of the management … Read more

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Drought classification systems used in B.C.

Drought Classification Systems Used in B.C.  (PDF)This primer was developed to address potential miscommunication and misunderstanding around drought levels in British Columbia. This is intended to … Read more

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Flood Risk Mapping for the Okanagan Valley Watershed

This report presents recent flood events (probabilities) and scenarios studies, including current and future lake management operations, wave effects, and a potential breach of flood … Read more

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Osoyoos Lake Water Science Forum Summary Report

The 2022 Osoyoos Lake Water Science Forum “Nk’Mip (Osoyoos Lake) – the Heart of the Watershed” took place on October 27th – 29th 2022 in Osoyoos, … Read more

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Okanagan Dams and Reservoirs – Past, Present, and Future

Okanagan Dams and Reservoirs – Past, Present, and Future A White Paper on Issues, Concerns and Recommendations for Dam and Reservoir Management in the Okanagan … Read more

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Source Water Protection webinar series

Working in #sourceprotection? Join us for our 2nd webinar, this Wednesday, October 27. Hear from those working across jurisdictions to create stronger protection for waterways … Read more

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Letter to B.C. Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services

Below please find the Okanagan Basin Water Board’s submission to the B.C. government’s Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services regarding three water funding … Read more

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Analysis of Flood Resilience Policy and Planning Tools in the Okanagan Valley

Final Report July 2021 From the Executive Summary:During the past decade, the region of Okanagan Valley has become at greater risk of recurrent floods. The … Read more

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Overview of the Plan of Study for Modernizing the Okanagan Lake Regulation System

Click here to view the June 8, 2021 presentation to the Okanagan Water Stewardship Council by Dr. Brian Guy, Associated Environmental.

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Recently Added

  • Board Report – May 2025
  • 19 Years Strong: OBWB Invests $350,000 to Protect Okanagan’s Precious Water
  • Board Report – April 2025
  • Incoming Executive Director and COO take Oath of Office for OBWB
  • Okanagan Water Supply Webinar – April 11, 2025
  • Melissa Tesche Named New OBWB Executive Director

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RSS Okanagan Water News (click to personalize)

  • More information finally flowing on West Kelowna water woes - West Kelowna News - Castanet
  • Vernon residents along Okanagan Lake advised to boil their water - Vernon Morning Star
  • Regional District of North Okanagan says freshet is underway - Vernon News - Castanet
  • Okanagan Basin Water Board briefs: New additions to administration continue - Summerland Review
  • South Okanagan-Similkameen communities receiving provincially funded water meters - Penticton News - Castanet
  • A 250-year plan is in the works to protect Okanagan-Similkameen watersheds - Vernon Morning Star
  • Regional Distirct of North Okanagan rescinds boil water notice for two Vernon communities - Castanet
  • Explore the 'Wonders of Water' at Kelowna's Mission Creek Regional Park - Salmon Arm Observer
  • 'We will do better': West Kelowna apologises for latest water woes - West Kelowna News - Castanet
  • UPDATE: Boil water notice rescinded for Vernon's Rise, Okanagan Hills areas - Vernon Morning Star
  • Snow conditions commentary - Province of British Columbia - Gov.bc.ca
  • West Kelowna mayor apologizes for letter outlining debt cost of water treatment plant - Global News

Media Releases

  • 19 Years Strong: OBWB Invests $350,000 to Protect Okanagan’s Precious WaterApril 17, 2025
  • Incoming Executive Director and COO take Oath of Office for OBWBApril 2, 2025
  • Melissa Tesche Named New OBWB Executive DirectorMarch 18, 2025

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What’s New:

  • Board Report – May 2025
    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
  • 19 Years Strong: OBWB Invests $350,000 to Protect Okanagan’s Precious Water
    Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – Fueling a sustainable water future, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is driving change with $350,000 of Water Conservation and ... Read more
  • Board Report – April 2025
    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
  • Incoming Executive Director and COO take Oath of Office for OBWB
    Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is embarking on a new chapter with the appointment of Melissa Tesche as the ... Read more
  • Okanagan Water Supply Webinar – April 11, 2025
    Mark your calendars and join OBWB’s Water Stewardship Director Dr. Nelson Jatel for this year’s Okanagan Water Supply Webinar. Easily accessible via Zoom at the ... Read more
  • Melissa Tesche Named New OBWB Executive Director
    Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) proudly welcomes Melissa Tesche as its new Executive Director. Tesche, already well-known to the organization, ... Read more

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