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
The Okanagan continues to experience drought conditions that have created serious water scarcity challenges for many of our communities. Lake levels, streamflows, and groundwater supplies … Read more
Highlights from the July 7, 2026 meeting of the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB), held at the offices of the Regional District of North Okanagan.Read … Read more
Despite some welcome rainfall in May, the Okanagan continues to face serious drought conditions. Years of below-normal precipitation and low snowpack — which melted earlier … Read more
Protecting What Matters through Water Smart and FireSmartTM Landscaping Syilx Territory, Osoyoos, B.C. – Against the backdrop of an exceptionally dry spring and record-low snowpacks across the valley, … Read more
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
Kelowna, B.C. – Syilx Territory – The Okanagan’s annual valley-wide outdoor water conservation campaign – “Make Water Work” – is coming to an end for … Read more
Lake Country, B.C. – Syilx Territory – Despite cooler temperatures and recent rainfall, the Okanagan’s water supply is still experiencing the effects of last year’s … Read more
Kelowna, B.C. – As residential irrigation systems get blown out and as people put their gardens to bed, the Okanagan Basin Water Board is still … Read more
Kelowna, B.C. – As the Okanagan continued to smash temperature records and smoke, from an earlier-than-normal fire season in B.C. and Alberta, blanketed the valley, … Read more
Sigrie Kendrick – Castanet – January 18, 2023
Sigrie Kendrick – Castanet – January 4, 2023
Sigrie Kendrick – Castanet – December 21, 2022
Castanet – Sigrie Kendrick – December 7, 2022 It makes me so sad to see trees and shrubs tortured by people who chose the wrong … Read more
Castanet -Sigrie Kendrick – Nov 23, 2022 Deer, deer everywhere. Wow, does the deer population of the valley seem to have exploded recently. With the sudden … Read more
Castanet – Sigrie Kendrick – November 9, 2022 Photo: Contributed Grade 5 and 6 students at Okanagan Christian School learn about xeriscape gardening. Recently the Okanagan … Read more
Castanet – Sigrie Kendrick – October 26, 2022 Leave the leaves. I’m here to question why, as gardeners, we are so obsessed with the big fall … Read more
Castanet – Sigrie Kendrick – October 12, 2022 The Okanagan Xeriscape Association is extremely thankful for all of the support from both volunteers and the community … Read more
Castanet – Sigrie Kendrick – September 28, 2022
Water Canada – September 19, 2022
Kelowna Capital News – September 18, 2022
Vernon Matters – September 16, 2022 The mayor of Armstrong has received recognition for work to reduce water waste in his community. The Okanagan Basin … Read more
Kelowna, B.C. – As summer winds down, so too does the Okanagan’s Make Water Work campaign, with a celebration of those who worked to conserve … Read more
Castanet – Sigrie Kendrick – September 14, 2022