OBWB
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
OBWB Policies
Disposition of Crown Lands Surrounding Drinking Water Reservoirs Multi-use on Crown Lands in Watersheds Irrigation Efficiency in the Okanagan
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
Contact
Staff Directory: Mailing Address: The Okanagan Basin Water Board is located in the offices of the Central Okanagan Regional District in Kelowna, BC.
Water board directors named
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Okanagan water board sports new look
Related Files 120111_okanagan_water_board_sports_new_look_kelowna_cap_news-pdf
Zimmermann named to Water Board
Related Files 120110_zimmermann_named_to_water_board_daily_courier-pdf
RDNO Board Appointments Proceed
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Okanagan Basin Water Board reduces its annual budget
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