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International Joint Commission

Studying the science of Osoyoos Lake

Penticton Herald – October 18, 2022 Seven years since the last such gathering, the Nk’mip (Osoyoos Lake) water science forum returns to the community Oct. … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags International Joint Commission, Nkmip, Okanagan Nation Alliance, Osoyoos, Osoyoos Indian Band, Osoyoos Lake Water Science Forum

Notice of Annual Public Meeting Oct. 8, 2020 – International Osoyoos Lake Board of Control

Virtual Public Meeting – Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 6:00pm The International Osoyoos Lake Board of Control is holding its annual public meeting regarding the … Read more

Categories Featured, Recently Added Tags Annual Meeting, International Joint Commission, International Osoyoos Lake Board of Control, Osoyoos Lake

Okanagan’s transboundary waters focus of meeting and film premiere

Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan watershed straddles the Canada-U.S. border, requiring joint water management to meet the various needs for a clean, sustainable supply.  This … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags A River Film, International Joint Commission, International Osoyoos Lake Board of Control, IOLBC

Water fears in focus

September 21, 2015 – Castanet

Categories In the News Tags Columbia River Treaty, Columbia River Treaty Workshop, International Joint Commission, Osoyoos, Osoyoos Lake Board of Control, Osoyoos Lake Water Science Forum

IJC Blog

Western Drought and Salmon Top Agenda for 2015 Osoyoos Lake Water Science Forum 2015/09/16 By Anna Warwick Sears, Ph.D. Executive Director, Okanagan Basin Water Board … Read more

Tags International Joint Commission, International Osoyoos Lake Board of Control, OLWSF, Osoyoos Lake, Osoyoos Lake Water Science Forum

Western Drought and Salmon Top Agenda for 2015 Osoyoos Lake Water Science Forum

Water can be a great glue – joining people together to help keep it clean and plentiful. The matter comes down to building relationships and … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags IJC, International Joint Commission, Osoyoos Lake Water Science Forum

OBWB Drought Update #9

Dear Okanagan Local Governments and Water Utilities, I’ll be continuing these general drought updates for the remainder of the season. The province is now also … Read more

Categories Drought Updates Tags drought, International Joint Commission, Okanagan Lake levels, Osoyoos Lake levels, Water Conservation

Osoyoos Lake Water Science Forum – 2011

Conference Overview: Osoyoos Lake is a microcosm of global concerns. This beautiful lake spans the Canada United States border in the Okanagan River basin, and … Read more

Tags IJC, International Joint Commission, International Osoyoos Lake Board of Control, OLWSF, Osoyoos Lake, Osoyoos Lake Water Science Forum

Annual Public Meeting – Oct 28 – Osoyoos Lake Board of Control

Annual Public Meeting of the International Joint Commission’s (IJC) Osoyoos Lake Board of Control Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2014 Location: Oroville High School Commons; 816 … Read more

Categories Featured, Recently Added Tags IJC, International Joint Commission, Osoyoos Lake Board of Control, Zosel Dam

Videos

Okanagan WaterWise on YouTube Please visit our YouTube channel. A River Film “A River Film” looks at the Okanagan watershed – a transboundary waterway that … Read more

Tags A River Film, International Joint Commission, OBWB, Okanagan WaterWise, Osoyoos Lake, videos, Washington State Department of Ecology

Annual public meeting of Osoyoos Lake Board of Control – September 10

You are invited to attend the 2013 annual public meeting of the International Joint Commission’s Osoyoos Lake Board of Control. This year the meeting will … Read more

Categories Recently Added Tags IJC, International Joint Commission, Osoyoos Lake, Zosel Dam

Public hearings open on renewal of Canada-U.S. water treaty for Osoyoos Lake

Kelowna,  B.C. – Public hearings  are being held  on the renewal of Operating Orders for Osoyoos Lake July 24 in Oroville Wash., and July 25 … Read more

Categories Media Releases Tags International Joint Commission, Osoyoos Lake

Recently Added

  • Sept. 2026 Board Report
  • Vernon Teen Wins Environmental Flows 2026 Indigenous Youth Logo Contest
  • Drought Bulletin | Summer 2026 Setting New Record Lows: Water Conservation is Essential – Aug. 8, 2026
  • 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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  • West Kelowna says it has fixed latest drinking water problem - Castanet
  • North Okanagan Area B and C director candidates go head-to-head at forum - Vernon Morning Star
  • Parts of Lakeshore Drive to temporarily close as Penticton crews replace water main - Penticton Western News
  • Water Street by the Park brings new life to downtown Kelowna - Castanet
  • Most South Okanagan facilities closed Monday for Thanksgiving - Castanet
  • Experts to talk water in Kelowna at Environmental Flows Conference - Chilliwack Progress
  • Paddleboarder remains missing on Okanagan Lake - Surrey Now-Leader
  • North Okanagan residents were 'extremely successful' in conserving water this summer - Castanet
  • Report finds Peachland water use way higher than Okanagan average - Castanet
  • Phased project, surveying to determine overall health of Okanagan Lake, shorelines - Nelson Star
  • Where community meets the water - City of Kelowna
  • 'He could barely paddle anymore': B.C. family rescues bear cub from Okanagan Lake - Yahoo News Canada

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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