Greater Vernon Water – Okanagan Basin Water Board

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

With reservoirs at below average levels, Greater Vernon Water suggests prepping for a dry summer