News Releases
- New Tool Helps Protect Okanagan Streams and Fish with Real-Time Science-Driven Insights!Syilx Territory, Penticton, B.C. – As the Okanagan region faces increasing environmental pressures and the critical need to balance human water use with ecosystem health, the … Read more
- Okanagan Resilience Starts in Your Yard: Discover FireSmart™ and Waterwise LandscapingArmstrong, B.C. – Syilx Territory – A new campaign was launched today on the cusp of wildfire season, titled “Make Water Work, Plant FireSmart™.” Held … Read more
- Province Boosts Aquatic Protection: Invasive Mussel Focus in Proposed Wildlife Act Changes Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) acknowledges a significant step forward in the ongoing effort to protect B.C.’s waterways from … Read more
- 19 Years Strong: OBWB Invests $350,000 to Protect Okanagan’s Precious WaterSyilx 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
- Incoming Executive Director and COO take Oath of Office for OBWBSyilx 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
Drought Bulletins & Updates
- Drought Bulletin – July 25, 2025Hey 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, 2025Let’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, 2025Drought 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
More Drought Bulletins, Info & Updates
Board Reports
Make Water Work – News
Don’t Move a Mussel – News
Recently Added
Resources
- Key Findings – Okanagan Climate Indicators
- Preparing for Invasive Mussels: Vulnerability Assessment Guide for Raw Water Infrastructure
- Make Water Work
- Don’t Move a Mussel
- Mission Creek Workshop – December 2023
- Okanagan Alluvial Fan Hydrology: A Primer
- Flood Risk Mapping for the Okanagan Valley Watershed
- Osoyoos Lake Water Science Forum Summary Report
- Okanagan Dams and Reservoirs – Past, Present, and Future
- Source Water Protection webinar series