News Releases
- Youth voices, global expertise and Indigenous leadership shape Environmental Flows ConferenceExperts from California, Eastern Canada and Europe join Okanagan discussions on water and watershed resilience during fourth consecutive drought year syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – … Read more
- October 2026 Board HighlightsHighlights from the Oct. 6, 2026 meeting of the Okanagan Basin Water Board, held at the Regional District of North Okanagan.Read them here.
- Vernon Teen Wins Environmental Flows 2026 Indigenous Youth Logo ContestSyilx 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
- Rotary-Led Fundraiser Exceeds Target, Boosting Invasive Mussel Detection ResearchSyilx 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, 2026The 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 ReportHighlights 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 Bulletins & Updates
- Drought Bulletin | Summer 2026 Setting New Record Lows: Water Conservation is Essential – Aug. 8, 2026As 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, 2026The 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
- Drought Bulletin: Water Scarcity Persists Despite Temporary Rainfall Relief – June 11, 2026Despite 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
More Drought Bulletins, Info & Updates
Board Reports
Make Water Work – News
Don’t Move a Mussel – News
Recently Added
- October 2026 Board Highlights
- Sept. 2026 Board Report
- Vernon Teen Wins Environmental Flows 2026 Indigenous Youth Logo Contest
- Drought Bulletin | Summer 2026 Setting New Record Lows: Water Conservation is Essential – Aug. 8, 2026
- Rotary-Led Fundraiser Exceeds Target, Boosting Invasive Mussel Detection Research
Resources
- 2025 Annual Report
- Milfoil Identification Chart
- 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