October 2026 Board Highlights
Highlights from the Oct. 6, 2026 meeting of the Okanagan Basin Water Board, held at the Regional District of North Okanagan.Read them here.
Resources
Drought Bulletin | Summer 2026 Setting New Record Lows: Water Conservation is Essential – Aug. 8, 2026
As we reach the halfway point of the summer, the Okanagan’s water situation remains extremely concerning. With plenty of hot and dry weeks ahead, communities … Read more
Rotary-Led Fundraiser Exceeds Target, Boosting Invasive Mussel Detection Research
Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – A Rotary-led community fundraising campaign has surpassed its goal, raising more than $580,000 to support the development of a rapid invasive mussel … Read more
Drought Bulletin – Every Drop Counts: Okanagan Faces Continued Water Stress Heading into Peak Summer Heat – July 15, 2026
The Okanagan continues to experience drought conditions that have created serious water scarcity challenges for many of our communities. Lake levels, streamflows, and groundwater supplies … Read more
July 2026 Board Report
Highlights from the July 7, 2026 meeting of the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB), held at the offices of the Regional District of North Okanagan.Read … Read more
Drought Bulletin: Water Scarcity Persists Despite Temporary Rainfall Relief – June 11, 2026
Despite some welcome rainfall in May and June, our communities are now experiencing the on-the-ground and localized impacts of this multi-year drought. Each community will experience … Read more
Drought Bulletin: Okanagan Starts Season at Highest Drought Level: Check local restrictions and conserve water now – May 28, 2026
Despite some welcome rainfall in May, the Okanagan continues to face serious drought conditions. Years of below-normal precipitation and low snowpack — which melted earlier … Read more
Okanagan Resilience Starts With You:
Protecting What Matters through Water Smart and FireSmartTM Landscaping Syilx Territory, Osoyoos, B.C. – Against the backdrop of an exceptionally dry spring and record-low snowpacks across the valley, … Read more
Community Support Grows for Rapid Invasive Mussel-Detection Research
A first‑of‑its‑kind effort to protect Okanagan Lake and B.C. from invasive mussels has secured a new major funding commitment. Powered by the Okanagan Basin Water … Read more
Milfoil Identification Chart
Is it invasive milfoil? Download this handy resource:
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.
Preparing for Invasive Mussels: Vulnerability Assessment Guide for Raw Water Infrastructure
Updated in 2026 to include the invasive golden mussel, this document provides a step-by-step guide to help facility managers evaluate the vulnerability of their source … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.