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Environmental Flow Needs

Environmental Flows Conference March 13-15, 2024

The Okanagan Basin Water Board and the Canadian Water Resources Association, BC Branch are excited to host siwłkʷ (WATER) FOR ALL – CO-CREATING FUTURES Environmental Flows Conference 2024, March 13-15, 2024, in … Read more

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EFN Conference Proceedings & Outcomes – NOW available!

The Siwłkw (Water) For All – Our Responsibility conference was hosted by the Okanagan Basin Water Board and the Canadian Water Resources Association. Now available: … Read more

Categories Featured, Recently Added, What's New Tags EFN, EFN2018, Environmental Flow Needs, Environmental Flow Needs Conference

Environmental Flows Conference

2026 siwłkʷ (WATER) FOR ALL – OUR RESPONSIBILITY Snag one of the few final spots for the third Environmental Flows Conference. Environmental Flows Conference 2026October … Read more

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Environmental Flow Needs Conference Leads with Reconciliation

Water Canada – October 24, 2018 Last week, 250 attendees at the siwłkʷ  (WATER) FOR ALL – OUR RESPONSIBILITY Environmental Flow Needs Conference listened, shared, … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags conference, EFN2018, EFNs, Environmental Flow Needs, reconciliation

Water conference brings native, non-natives together

Kelowna Daily Courier – October 22, 2018 About 250 people attended a two-day water conference last week in Kelowna, hosted by the Okanagan Basin Water … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags conference, EFN2018, EFNs, Environmental Flow Needs

Okanagan conference builds connections, shows way forward, ensuring water for fish, and for all

Kelowna, B.C. – For two days, 250 attendees at the siwłkʷ (WATER) FOR ALL – OUR RESPONSIBILITY… Environmental Flow Needs Conference have been listening, sharing, … Read more

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Okanagan water conference builds connections

Kelowna Capital News – October 18, 2018 How much water is needed for fish and to sustain our environment? That was a central question subjected … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags CWRA, EFN2018, Environmental Flow Needs

Kelowna conference focuses on flows for fish

Global Okanagan – October 17, 2018 “We need to be effective with our use of the resource.” Lee Hesketh is talking about water. “Water is … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags conference, EFN2018, EFNs, Environmental Flow Needs

Experts gather to discuss Okanagan water needs

Kelowna Capital News – October 16, 2018 Water science experts from across the globe will descend on Kelowna for an international water conference on environmental … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags CWRA, EFN2018, Environmental Flow Needs

Experts gather to discuss Okanagan water needs

Kelowna Capital News – October 16, 2018 Water science experts from across the globe will descend on Kelowna for an international water conference on environmental … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags conference, EFN2018, EFNs, Environmental Flow Needs

Water responsibility focus for October conference

Kelowna Daily Courier – September 12, 2018 The Okanagan Basin Water Board and Canadian Water Resources Association of B.C. are hosting a water responsibility conference … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Aaron Noel Derickson, Collaborative Global Initiative, EFN2018, Environmental Flow Needs, IndigenEYEZ, Kathy Porter, Kelly Terbasket

INVITE: Poster Submission – Environmental Flow Needs Conference, Oct. 17-18, 2018, Kelowna, B.C.

The Okanagan Basin Water Board and the Canadian Water Resources Association, BC Branch, are excited to host Environmental Flow Needs – Science, Policy & Practice … Read more

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Council Presentation – September 7, 2017

Categories Council Presentation, Recently Added Tags 2017, EFN, Environmental Flow Needs, fire report, wildfires

Federal funds flow to Okanagan to ensure future water sustainability

February 19, 2016 – The Peachland View A two-year study aimed at examining the Environmental Flow Needs (EFNs) – or the water needs of fish … Read more

Categories In the News Tags EFNs, Environmental Flow Needs, federal Gas Tax Fund, Stream flows

Gas Tax cash will help study Okanagan water supply and needs

February 17, 2016 – Lake Country Calendar

Categories In the News Tags Environmental Flow Needs, federal Gas Tax Fund, Stream flows

Federal $397,000 grant to monitor creek water flows

February 17, 2016 – Kelowna Capital News The Okanagan Basin Water Board has been awarded a  $397,000 grant by the federal government to study and record … Read more

Categories In the News Tags EFNs, Environmental Flow Needs, federal Gas Tax Fund, stream

Okanagan gains water grant

February 14, 2016 – Vernon Morning Star The Okanagan Basin Water Board has secured a $397,000 federal grant to better understand the water needs in … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Environmental Flow Needs, federal Gas Tax Fund, Stream flows

Federal funds flow to Okanagan for water sustainability

February 13, 2016 – OkanaganLife The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has secured a $397,000 grant through the federal Gas Tax Fund, helping better understand … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Environmental Flow Needs, federal Gas Tax Fund, Stream flows

Study to focus on local streams

February 13, 2016 – Okanagan Saturday The Okanagan Basin Water Board is moving forward with a study to determine the environmental flow needs of local … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Environmental Flow Needs, federal Gas Tax Fund, Stream flows

Federal funds flow to Okanagan helping ensure water sustainability

Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has secured a $397,000 grant through the federal Gas Tax Fund, helping better understand the water … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags EFNs, Environmental Flow Needs, federal Gas Tax Fund, Okanagan Nation Alliance, ONA, Strategic Priorities Fund

Federal Funding Helps to Support Okanagan Water Sustainability

February 12, 2016 – Kelowna Now New federal funding is being provided as a long term investment in the Okanagan’s water sustainability. The Okanagan Basin … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Environmental Flow Needs, federal Gas Tax Fund, Stream flows

How much water do fish in the Okanagan need?

February 12, 2016 – Global News The taxes you pay when gassing up your vehicle will help better understand the Okanagan’s wildlife water needs. Video: … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Environmental Flow Needs, federal Gas Tax Fund, Stream flows

New study to look at Okanagan creeks

February 12, 2016 – Penticton Western News Just a few days before Valentine’s Day, the federal government has shown some love for the Okanagan in … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Environmental Flow Needs, federal Gas Tax Fund, Stream flows

Study to look at water needs

February 12, 2016 – KissFM The Okanagan Basin Water Board has secured a federal gas tax grant for a study to get a better handle on the water needs in … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Environmental Flow Needs, federal Gas Tax Fund, Stream flows

Recently Added

  • Sept. 2026 Board Report
  • Vernon Teen Wins Environmental Flows 2026 Indigenous Youth Logo Contest
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  • Rotary-Led Fundraiser Exceeds Target, Boosting Invasive Mussel Detection Research
  • Drought Bulletin – Every Drop Counts: Okanagan Faces Continued Water Stress Heading into Peak Summer Heat – July 15, 2026
  • July 2026 Board Report

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  • North Okanagan residents were 'extremely successful' in conserving water this summer - castanet.net
  • Kalamalka Lake Visibly Low - exnews.net
  • Search for missing paddleboarder on Okanagan Lake paused after ‘extensive search’ - missioncityrecord.com
  • Greater Vernon faces water uncertainty - Global News
  • Taking the pulse of Okanagan Lake's 290-kilometre shoreline - Penticton Herald
  • Missing paddleboarder search moves underwater on Okanagan Lake - castanet.net
  • Report finds Peachland water use way higher than Okanagan average - Castanet Kamloops
  • Report finds Peachland water use way higher than Okanagan average - castanet.net
  • Search Continues Okanagan Lake Paddleboarder - exnews.net
  • UPDATE: Search continues for missing paddleboarder on Okanagan Lake - Penticton Western News
  • Paddleboarder missing on Okanagan Lake after summer marked by drownings - CBC
  • Phased project, surveying to determine overall health of Okanagan Lake, shorelines - Abbotsford News

Media Releases

  • Vernon Teen Wins Environmental Flows 2026 Indigenous Youth Logo ContestSeptember 10, 2026
  • Rotary-Led Fundraiser Exceeds Target, Boosting Invasive Mussel Detection ResearchJuly 28, 2026
  • Drought Bulletin – Every Drop Counts: Okanagan Faces Continued Water Stress Heading into Peak Summer Heat – July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

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What’s New:

  • Drought Bulletin | Summer 2026 Setting New Record Lows: Water Conservation is Essential – Aug. 8, 2026
    As 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
  • Weed ‘Em and Reap: Help Name the Okanagan’s New Milfoil Harvester
    Ahead of the public launch of the new transforming milfoil harvester in late spring, the OBWB is inviting the public to help name the machine ... Read more
  • Board Report – April 2026
    Read the April OBWB Board Report Early melt = summer water risk Drought messaging is regional challenge Invasive mussel treatments fall short → prevention critical ... Read more
  • Board Report – February 2026
    What happened at the February Water Board meeting? Chair and Vice-Chair Elections for 2026. 73% of Okanagan boat launch users know this… Half of mussel-fouled ... Read more
  • Drought Bulletin – December 1, 2025
    ️The snow is here, but the Okanagan is still running on low battery! Since 2022, we’ve battled persistent drought conditions. The 2025 dry season was ... Read more
  • OBWB Sounds Alarm: Private Member’s Bill Poses Threat to Watersheds,Drinking Water, and Local Governments
    Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is joining local governments and the Union of BC Municipalities in sounding the alarm over BILL M 216 ... Read more

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