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RSS Okanagan Water News

  • Water briefs: Early start for Okanagan milfoil harvesting - Penticton Western News
  • Possible Ogopogo sighting on Okanagan Lake, ahead of National Sea Serpent Day - The Chilliwack Progress
  • Windstorm strands paddle boarders on Okanagan Lake - Castanet
  • Boaters and water skiers raise serious safety concerns in Vernon - Penticton Western News
  • Boaters, water skiiers urged to avoid Okanagan Lake construction zone - Castanet
  • Closure notice for Okanagan Lake - Penticton Herald
  • No-boating zone on Okanagan Lake in Penticton during Snowbirds aerial show - Castanet
  • Waterways—Past, Present and Future continues to teach - The University of British Columbia
  • Regional District North Okanagan bans outdoor watering for Mabel Lake Water System - Castanet
  • Regional District of North Okanagan rescinds boil water notice - Castanet
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What’s New:

  • Board Report – August 2025
    Highlights from the August 5, 2025 Meeting of the Okanagan Basin Water Board, held at the offices of the Regional District North Okanagan, Coldstream BC. ... Read more
  • OBWB Annual Meeting – September 5, 2025
    You’re invited to the Okanagan Basin Water Board’s (OBWB) Annual Meeting, taking place on Friday, September 5, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Mary Irwin ... Read more
  • Drought Bulletin – July 25, 2025
    Hey Okanagan! Seen some raindrops lately? While every drop helps, our water situation is still on our minds! Ever wondered what “drought” really means, beyond ... Read more
  • Drought Bulletin – July 17, 2025
    Let’s talk water! Despite some recent sprinkles, our region is still officially at 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟑, and the Similkameen just moved to a 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟒! ... Read more
  • Drought Bulletin – July 10, 2025
    Drought Alert: Level 3 for the Okanagan! It’s officially a hot, dry summer, and the Province has upped our drought level to Level 3 as ... Read more
  • Drought Bulletin – June 13, 2025
    Regional drought level vs. YOUR watering rules: What’s the difference?Here’s the scoop: The Okanagan could be heading into another hot, dry summer. Conditions across the ... Read more

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