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Mussel prevention war grinds on in the Okanagan

Penticton Herald – January 19, 2023

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags mussel, Okanagan, prevention

Survey sheds new light on water use in Okanagan

Vernon Matters – December 3, 2020 A survey of Okanagan residents on water issues suggests a vast majority of respondents practice water conservation. The Okanagan … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Okanagan, Okanagan WaterWise, survey

Okanagan survey highlights water awareness

Kelowna, B.C. – A recent telephone survey of Okanagan residents conducted for the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) finds growing concern for water issues in … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags Okanagan, survey

Okanagan and Similkameen regions have lost up to 90% of wetlands since 1800

Kelowna Capital News – February 6, 2020 About 90 per cent of low elevation wetlands have been lost in the Okanagan and Similkameen regions since … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Okanagan, Okanagan Wetlands Strategy, Similkameen, wetlands

NEW! Okanagan Climate Data Guide

The climate is changing and the Okanagan Basin Water Board is excited to help the Okanagan prepare. The Okanagan Climate Data Guide is a regularly … Read more

Categories Featured, Recently Added Tags climate, Climate Data Guide, climate indices, modelled data, observational data, Okanagan

AquaHacking Challenge

The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) and Okanagan WaterWise are pleased to announce the launch of the B.C. AquaHacking Challenge 2020! This challenge, delivered in … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags Aquahacking Challenge, Okanagan, Water Issue Leader

Okanagan youth invited to be climate heroes as part of Canada Water Week celebrations

Kelowna, B.C. – In celebration of Canada Water Week (March 17-23) and UN World Water Day (March 22), the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB)’s Okanagan … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags Canada Water Week, Challenge, Okanagan, Okanagan WaterWise, Okanagan WaterWise Challenge, UN World Water Day, Youth

Guidebook for Constructed Wetlands in the Okanagan

The recently completed local government guidebook for establishing constructed wetlands in the Okanagan is now available online at  www.obwb.ca/wetlands. The overall objective of this guidebook … Read more

Categories Recently Added Tags constructed wetlands, guidebook, Okanagan, Okanagan Wetlands Strategy, wetlands

Rising Okanagan snowpack raises flooding concerns

Kelowna Capital News – February 8, 2018 There has been an ominous rise in snowpack levels across the Okanagan Valley, according to the BC River … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags flooding, Okanagan, River Forecast Centre, snowpack

Water warning issued

March 25, 2016 – Kelowna Capital News The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) wants to spread awareness about water management. That was one of the … Read more

Categories In the News Tags climate change, exSTREAMS, Okanagan, UN World Water Day

Experts predict more BC droughts

October 9, 2015 – Global News   View video: http://globalnews.ca/news/2269684/experts-predict-more-b-c-droughts/  

Categories In the News Tags drought, Make Water Work, Okanagan, Okanagan Basin

Drought Information & Updates

Drought Classification Systems Used in B.C.  (PDF) This primer was developed to address potential miscommunication and misunderstanding around drought levels in British Columbia. This is … Read more

Tags drought, Okanagan, Okanagan Basin

Missed our Water Supply webinar?

Download the summary here! Find out what’s happening with the Okanagan’s water supply, including reservoir levels, groundwater, drought conditions and weather forecasts.

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Water Board wants policy change to stop illegal ATV use in Okanagan watersheds

July 19, 2015 – AM 1150

Categories In the News Tags ATV, illegal ATV use, Okanagan, source protection, watershed

Endocrine-Disrupting Compounds (EDCs) in water in the Okanagan

The latest research into residual endocrine-disrupting chemicals in water in the Okanagan, largely from wastewater, suggests they are degraded by light and diluted in water. … Read more

Categories Featured, Recently Added Tags endocrine disruptors, endocrine-disrupting compounds, Okanagan, Okanagan Basin, wastewater

Endocrine-Disrupting Compounds (EDCs) in water in the Okanagan

– Judie Steeves and Tricia Brett The latest research into residual endocrine-disrupting chemicals in water in the Okanagan, largely from wastewater, suggests they are degraded … Read more

Tags EDCs, endocrine disruptors, endocrine-disrupting compounds, Okanagan, wastewater

Okanagan Valley’s big city mayors meet

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Categories In the News Tags mayors, Okanagan

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  • Province Boosts Aquatic Protection: Invasive Mussel Focus in Proposed Wildlife Act Changes 
  • Board Report – May 2025
  • 19 Years Strong: OBWB Invests $350,000 to Protect Okanagan’s Precious Water
  • Board Report – April 2025
  • Incoming Executive Director and COO take Oath of Office for OBWB
  • Okanagan Water Supply Webinar – April 11, 2025

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  • Province Boosts Aquatic Protection: Invasive Mussel Focus in Proposed Wildlife Act Changes 
    Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. –  The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) acknowledges a significant step forward in the ongoing effort to protect B.C.’s waterways from ... Read more
  • Board Report – May 2025
    The Okanagan Basin Water Board’s monthly Board Report provides highlights from this week’s Board of Directors meeting. The monthly report provides up-to-date information about the ... Read more
  • 19 Years Strong: OBWB Invests $350,000 to Protect Okanagan’s Precious Water
    Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – Fueling a sustainable water future, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is driving change with $350,000 of Water Conservation and ... Read more
  • Board Report – April 2025
    The Okanagan Basin Water Board’s monthly Board Report provides highlights from this week’s Board of Directors meeting. The monthly report provides up-to-date information about the ... Read more
  • Incoming Executive Director and COO take Oath of Office for OBWB
    Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is embarking on a new chapter with the appointment of Melissa Tesche as the ... Read more
  • Okanagan Water Supply Webinar – April 11, 2025
    Mark your calendars and join OBWB’s Water Stewardship Director Dr. Nelson Jatel for this year’s Okanagan Water Supply Webinar. Easily accessible via Zoom at the ... Read more

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