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.
Make Water Work
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
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