Sept. 2026 Board Report
Sept. 17, 2026 Highlights from the Sept. 11, 2026 meeting of the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB), held at the Manteo at Eldorado Resort, Kelowna, … Read more
What’s New
Vernon Teen Wins Environmental Flows 2026 Indigenous Youth Logo Contest
Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – A Vernon teenager’s artwork will take centre stage at the Environmental Flows 2026 Conference this October in Kelowna after being selected as … Read more
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
Move Over “Harvesty McHarvestface”: Meet Millie Manatee, the Newest Member of the OBWB Fleet
Syilx Territory, Vernon, B.C. – There’s a new heavy-hitter joining the Okanagan Basin Water Board’s (OBWB) milfoil control fleet, and she finally has a name. Today, at … 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
Call for Indigenous Youth Artists: Design the Logo for Environmental Flows 2026
Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board, the Okanagan Nation Alliance, and the Canadian Water Resources Association are inviting Indigenous youth artists to submit … 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
Okanagan Basin Water Board Approves 2026–2030 Strategic Direction, Building on More than Five Decades of Valley-Wide Water Stewardship
Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is pleased to release its newly-adopted 2026–2030 Strategic Direction, a five-year framework that sets out how … Read more
Board Report – May 2026
At the May Water Board Meeting, Directors discussed early drought risk, regional coordination, and the science and planning needed to support Okanagan communities: OBWB Invites … Read more
The 2026–2030 Strategic Direction
The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) exists to support local governments through that work. We are not a regulatory or decision-making body. Our role is to … 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
Weed ‘Em and Reap: Help Name the Okanagan’s New Milfoil Harvester
Ahead of the public launch of the new transforming milfoil harvester in late spring, the OBWB is inviting the public to help name the machine … Read more
Board Report – April 2026
Read the April OBWB Board Report Early melt = summer water risk Drought messaging is regional challenge Invasive mussel treatments fall short → prevention critical … Read more
Board Report – February 2026
What happened at the February Water Board meeting? Chair and Vice-Chair Elections for 2026. 73% of Okanagan boat launch users know this… Half of mussel-fouled … Read more
Drought Bulletin – December 1, 2025
️The snow is here, but the Okanagan is still running on low battery! Since 2022, we’ve battled persistent drought conditions. The 2025 dry season was … Read more
OBWB Sounds Alarm: Private Member’s Bill Poses Threat to Watersheds,Drinking Water, and Local Governments
Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is joining local governments and the Union of BC Municipalities in sounding the alarm over BILL M 216 … Read more
OBWB Launches Annual $350K Grant Program, Prioritizing Innovation in Water Security
Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has opened its intake for the 2026 Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) Grant program, … Read more
Board Report – November 2025
Highlights from the November Water Board Meeting: OBWB Celebrates $200K Federal Investment in Algal Bloom Monitoring 2026 WCQI Grant Theme Prioritizes Innovation in Water Supply … Read more
Board Report – October 2025
What’s the latest on water in the Okanagan? From record-breaking heat to aging infrastructure and invasive mussel threats, the OBWB October Board Report covers urgent … Read more
Drought Bulletin – October 9, 2025
𝐎𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐧𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟒. That crisp fall air isn’t fooling anyone. The Okanagan is now at an Drought Level 4, rare for … Read more
Okanagan Water Board Invests in ‘Artificial Dog’s Nose’: UBCO eDNA Tool Promises Revolution in Invasive Mussel Detection
Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has committed $200,000 towards funding a UBC Okanagan (UBCO)-led pioneering research project that promises … Read more
Drought Bulletin – October 3, 2025
Don’t be fooled by the fall weather—the Okanagan is still in drought! Following a record-breaking September heatwave and very little rain, streamflows are dangerously low … Read more
