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federal Gas Tax Fund

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

  • Drought Bulletin – October 9, 2025
  • 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

RSS Okanagan Water News (click to personalize)

  • Killiney Beach water quality advisory ends - Castanet
  • Okanagan Basin Water Board commits funds to new UBCO 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
  • Inside look: Kelowna’s tallest condo building now home to hundreds - Castanet
  • Okanagan Basin Water Board commits $200K to UBC Okanagan research targeting invasive mussels - Kelowna News - Castanet
  • Okanagan Falls neighbourhood experiencing water system failure - Penticton News - Castanet
  • Funding sought for Okanagan water monitoring initiative - The Similkameen Spotlight
  • Water tests clear, advisory lifted for Lakestone in Lake Country - Kelowna Capital News
  • 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
  • UPDATE: Greater Vernon boil water advisory ends - Vernon Morning Star

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:

  • Drought Bulletin – October 9, 2025
    𝐎𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐧𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟒. That crisp fall air isn’t fooling anyone. The Okanagan is now at an Drought Level 4, rare for ... Read more
  • 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

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