OBWB – Page 2 – Okanagan Basin Water Board

In memory

May 19, 2015 – Vernon Morning Star As we mark the passing of John Slater, former Liberal MLA and mayor of Osoyoos, let us especially … Read more

OBWB Position Statement on invasive zebra and quagga mussels

The Okanagan Basin Water Board has released a seven-point Position Statement on invasive zebra and quagga mussels. The paper notes the province’s recent announcement of … Read more

RDCO Board Highlights

Castanet – February 25, 2015

Fairbairn sets the tone for RDNO

Vernon Morning Star – January 11, 2015 The Regional District of North Okanagan’s chairperson wants an active board.

Year in review

Kelowna Capital News – December 26, 2014 Year in review… OBWB highlights

Okanagan Basin Water Board terms extended to four years

Kelowna Capital News – September 12, 2014 The Okanagan Basin Water Board has given its water stewardship council a third mandate, extending the term to … Read more

Okanagan Basin Water Board Supported

RDCO Board Report – September 11, 2014 The Regional Board has reaffirmed support for the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) Water Management Program. One change … Read more

OBWB Annual Meeting – September 5, 2014

The Okanagan Basin Water Board’s Annual Meeting will be held on Friday, Sept. 5 at Rotary Centre for the Arts in Kelowna. While we will … Read more

Study to map crops in the Okanagan Valley

Kelowna Capital News – August 8, 2014 It will soon be clear how many growers have turned from tree fruit to grapes, how much water … Read more

Okanagan Basin Water Board Proposes New B.C. Water Commission

Kelowna, B.C. – A new B.C. water commission to streamline water use reporting and connect water licence rental fees with water management needs is being … Read more

OBWB submission to the Water Sustainability Act consultation opportunity

Please find below the Okanagan Basin Water Board’s submission to the Water Sustainability Act consultation opportunity. The Board gratefully acknowledges the advice of the Okanagan … Read more

RDCO and Okanagan Water Board team up to cut water usage cost

AM1150 – November 13, 2013

OBWB Strategic Plan

The 2014-2019 OBWB Strategic Plan (1.5MB PDF) is intended to guide the OBWB’s work for the next five years. The Plan reflects our priorities, our … Read more

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

OBWB Policies

Disposition of Crown Lands Surrounding Drinking Water Reservoirs Multi-use on Crown Lands in Watersheds Irrigation Efficiency in the Okanagan

Staff

What We Do – Overview

“Providing leadership to protect and enhance quality of life in the Okanagan Basin through sustainable water resource management.” The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) was … Read more