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Environmental Flows Conference

Okanagan hosts international gathering to build a sustainable future with siwłkw (WATER) FOR ALL

Kelowna, B.C. – Syilx Territory As B.C. faces another potential drought this summer and difficult decisions on who gets what water, the Okanagan Basin Water … Read more

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Join us for the 2024 Environmental Flows Conference

WHEN: March 13-15, 2024 WHERE: Coast Capri Hotel – 1171 Harvey Ave, Kelowna, B.C. siwɬkʷ (WATER) FOR ALL: CO-CREATING FUTURES For more information about the … Read more

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Environmental Flows Conference

2026 siwłkʷ (WATER) FOR ALL – OUR RESPONSIBILITY Early bird registration is now open for the third Environmental Flows Conference. Environmental Flows Conference 2026October 7-9, … Read more

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Recently Added

  • Local Rotarians Launch Regional Fundraising Campaign to Protect Okanagan Lakes from Invasive Mussels
  • Board Report – February 2026
  • Drought Bulletin – December 1, 2025
  • OBWB Sounds Alarm: Private Member’s Bill Poses Threat to Watersheds,Drinking Water, and Local Governments
  • OBWB Launches Annual $350K Grant Program, Prioritizing Innovation in Water Security
  • Board Report – November 2025

RSS Okanagan Water News (click to personalize)

  • Sage Mesa’s $33M referendum: what to know for the vote - Penticton Western News
  • LETTER: Okanagan drought will lead to a tough summer - Summerland Review
  • South Okanagan MP Helena Konanz presents three local petitions surrounding highways, water issues and fishing concerns - Castanet
  • Okanagan Nation Alliance forum sees officials collaborate on watershed responsibility plan - Castanet
  • Water quality advisory for West Kelowna’s Falcon Ridge water system - Lake Country Calendar
  • Spring water system flushing program starting next week for Okanagan Falls - Castanet
  • Youths responsible for West Kelowna reservoir contamination scare, police say - Okanagan - Global News
  • 'Do not consume water' order lifted in West Kelowna after potential break-in - CBC
  • Okanagan Lake Resort insurer disputes liability in wildfire lawsuit - Nelson Star
  • Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen director sends clarifying letter ahead of referendum over failing local water system - Castanet
  • 'Do not consume' water order rescinded in West Kelowna - Castanet
  • World Water Day made a South Okanagan splash - Castanet

Media Releases

  • Local Rotarians Launch Regional Fundraising Campaign to Protect Okanagan Lakes from Invasive MusselsMarch 31, 2026
  • OBWB Sounds Alarm: Private Member’s Bill Poses Threat to Watersheds,Drinking Water, and Local GovernmentsNovember 14, 2025
  • OBWB Launches Annual $350K Grant Program, Prioritizing Innovation in Water SecurityNovember 12, 2025

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What’s New:

  • 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
  • OBWB Launches Annual $350K Grant Program, Prioritizing Innovation in Water Security
    Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has opened its intake for the 2026 Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) Grant program, ... Read more
  • Board Report – November 2025
    Highlights from the November Water Board Meeting: OBWB Celebrates $200K Federal Investment in Algal Bloom Monitoring 2026 WCQI Grant Theme Prioritizes Innovation in Water Supply ... Read more
  • Board Report – October 2025
    What’s the latest on water in the Okanagan? From record-breaking heat to aging infrastructure and invasive mussel threats, the OBWB October Board Report covers urgent ... Read more

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