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Bob Sandford

Okanagan Water Board celebrates 50 years with online speaker series to get water convo flowing

Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is celebrating its 50th anniversary, providing leadership on water issues in the valley, by hosting a … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags Bob Sandford, OBWB 50th anniversary, Okanagan WaterWise, Seth M. Siegel

Robert Sandford

We are pleased to welcome Robert Sandford, EPCOR Chair in Water and Climate Security at the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health, … Read more

Categories Speakers Tags Bob Sandford, EFN2018

Okanagan Valley increasingly vulnerable to severe climate disruptions, says expert

Osoyoos Times – September 24, 2014 Humans have changed Earth’s life support systems, so in future, it’s vital we begin to manage our water resources … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Annual Meeting, Bob Sandford, climate change, Water and Biodiversity Research Forum

Valley increasingly vulnerable to climate change, forum told

Daily Courier – September 19, 2014 Climate change is threatening the Okanagan, a forum on water resources heard this week. Robert Sandford, Canadian chairman of … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Bob Sandford, climate change, Water and Biodiversity Research Forum

Discussion on Future of Okanagan Water with Renowned Speaker

AM1150 – N0vember 18, 2013 It’s being referred to as an eye-popping educational talk on the future of water in the Okanagan at Penticton’s Okanagan … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Bob Sandford

Valley must protect its water

Westside Weekly – July 14, 2013 Pressures to spike demand for water dramatically by 2030. Devastating floods in Alberta and a deluge in Toronto highlight … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Bob Sandford, climate change

Climate expert urges Okanagan residents to conserve water

The Daily Courier – July 12, 2013 Water demand expected to increase 30 per cent by 2030. Recent devastating floods in Alberta and this week’s … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Bob Sandford, climate change

Recently Added

  • Okanagan Water Board Invests in ‘Artificial Dog’s Nose’: UBCO eDNA Tool Promises Revolution in Invasive Mussel Detection
  • Drought Bulletin – October 3, 2025
  • Drought Bulletin – September 11, 2025
  • Board Report – September 2025
  • 2025 Annual Report
  • Drought Bulletin – September 4, 2025

RSS Okanagan Water News (click to personalize)

  • Okanagan Basin Water Board commits funds to new UBC Okanagan tech project - Kelowna Capital News
  • RDOS issues water quality advisory and immediate irrigation ban for part of Okanagan Falls - Castanet
  • Make Water Work campaign's effective approach - Castanet
  • West Kelowna updates residents on Rose Valley water operations - Vernon Matters
  • Okanagan Basin Water Board commits $200K to UBC Okanagan research targeting invasive mussels - Kelowna News - Castanet
  • Okanagan Falls neighbourhood experiencing water system failure - Castanet
  • Funding sought for Okanagan water monitoring initiative - The Similkameen Spotlight
  • Water main break floods multiple homes near McCulloch Road Friday morning - Castanet
  • Work temporarily paused on Okanagan Falls water main upgrade - Penticton Western News
  • Regional District of North Okanagan changing source of drinking water Oct. 6 - Castanet
  • Kelowna residents urged to help protect Okanagan Lake by draining pools properly - KelownaNow
  • Drought level in the Okanagan increases under new provincial system - Global News

Media Releases

  • Okanagan Water Board Invests in ‘Artificial Dog’s Nose’: UBCO eDNA Tool Promises Revolution in Invasive Mussel DetectionOctober 7, 2025
  • OBWB Annual Report Highlights Progress and Future of Okanagan WaterSeptember 5, 2025
  • New Tool Helps Protect Okanagan Streams and Fish with Real-Time Science-Driven Insights!May 26, 2025

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What’s New:

  • 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
  • Drought Bulletin – September 11, 2025
    Drought Level Raised in the Okanagan The drought level has now been raised to 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟑, reflecting dangerously low flows in local creeks and rivers. ... Read more
  • OBWB Annual Report Highlights Progress and Future of Okanagan Water
    Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) held its Annual Meeting today in Kelowna, with presentations and discussions centered around this year’s theme ... Read more
  • Board Report – September 2025
    Important updates from the September Water Board Meeting: New provincial drought ratings don’t measure up. Ground-breaking invasive mussel detection tool proposed. New invasive milfoil ID ... Read more
  • Drought Bulletin – September 4, 2025
    Heads up, Okanagan! The Okanagan’s drought level has been raised to 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟐 due to the hot, dry conditions. With little rain in the forecast, ... Read more

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