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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

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  • New Tool Helps Protect Okanagan Streams and Fish with Real-Time Science-Driven Insights!May 26, 2025
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  • Province Boosts Aquatic Protection: Invasive Mussel Focus in Proposed Wildlife Act Changes May 12, 2025

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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
  • Board Report – June 2025
    The Okanagan Basin Water Board’s monthly Board Report provides highlights from this week’s Board of Directors meeting. The monthly report provides up-to-date information about the ... Read more
  • New Tool Helps Protect Okanagan Streams and Fish with Real-Time Science-Driven Insights!
    Syilx Territory, Penticton, B.C. – As the Okanagan region faces increasing environmental pressures and the critical need to balance human water use with ecosystem health, the ... Read more
  • Okanagan Resilience Starts in Your Yard: Discover FireSmart™ and Waterwise Landscaping
    Armstrong, B.C. – Syilx Territory – A new campaign was launched today on the cusp of wildfire season, titled “Make Water Work, Plant FireSmart™.” Held ... Read more
  • Province Boosts Aquatic Protection: Invasive Mussel Focus in Proposed Wildlife Act Changes 
    Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. –  The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) acknowledges a significant step forward in the ongoing effort to protect B.C.’s waterways from ... Read more
  • Board Report – May 2025
    The Okanagan Basin Water Board’s monthly Board Report provides highlights from this week’s Board of Directors meeting. The monthly report provides up-to-date information about the ... Read more

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