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Drought Bulletin – July 17, 2025

Let’s talk water! Despite some recent sprinkles, our region is still officially at ๐ƒ๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐‹๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ ๐Ÿ‘, and the Similkameen just moved to a ๐‹๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ ๐Ÿ’! … Read more

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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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Recently Added

  • OBWB Annual Meeting – September 5, 2025
  • Drought Bulletin – July 25, 2025
  • Drought Bulletin – July 17, 2025
  • Drought Bulletin – July 10, 2025
  • EFN 2024 Co-Creating Futures – Proceedings & Outcomes โ€“ NOW available!
  • Drought Bulletin – June 13, 2025

RSS Okanagan Water News (click to personalize)

  • Canoe Bay Pump Station project continues, boaters warned of no-go zones - Vernon News - Castanet
  • Regional District of North Okanagan issues boil water notice for Vernon community - Castanet
  • Protection of Okanagan lakes urged from boaters - Lake Country Calendar
  • Water levels at Kelowna's Frazer Lake are getting very low - Castanet
  • Okanagan Lake deemed deadliest lake in B.C., prompting safety reminder - Global News
  • Okanagan Lake remains the deadliest in BC and itโ€™s not even close - KelownaNow
  • Okanagan Lake, Fraser River the deadliest water bodies in B.C. - Bowen Island Undercurrent
  • UPDATE: Silver Star water quality advisory ends - Penticton Western News
  • The Kelowna Classic Lake Water Polo Tournament featured Olympians and top local athletes - Castanet
  • Province calls for more water conservation, warns of worsening drought - Kelowna News - Castanet
  • Stage 3 restrictions in effect for some Central Okanagan water systems - Vernon Morning Star
  • RDCO institutes Stage 3 water restrictions - Kelowna News - Castanet

Media Releases

  • New Tool Helps Protect Okanagan Streams and Fish with Real-Time Science-Driven Insights!May 26, 2025
  • Okanagan Resilience Starts in Your Yard: Discover FireSmartโ„ข and Waterwise LandscapingMay 21, 2025
  • Province Boosts Aquatic Protection: Invasive Mussel Focus in Proposed Wildlife Act Changesย May 12, 2025

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Whatโ€™s New:

  • 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 ๐ƒ๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐‹๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ ๐Ÿ‘, and the Similkameen just moved to a ๐‹๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ ๐Ÿ’! ... 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
  • Board Report – June 2025
    The Okanagan Basin Water Boardโ€™s monthly Board Report provides highlights from this weekโ€™s Board of Directors meeting. The monthly report provides up-to-date information about the ... Read more

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