Voluntary water restrictions urged in the Okanagan as drought concerns rise
InfoTel – June 21, 2019 A continued long-range forecast for drier than normal conditions and the effects of last winter’s low snowpack levels are escalating … Read more
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Water restrictions now in place for the City of Kelowna
KelownaNow – June 21, 2019 It’s the first day of summer and water restrictions are now in place for the City of Kelowna. Under the … Read more
Time to reduce water use says Water Board
Kelowna Capital News – June 21, 2019 The Okanagan Basin Water Board is warning the public to prepare for a very dry summer and urging … Read more
Okanagan mayors & students join forces to encourage water conservation
Kelowna, B.C. – With the forecast for another hot, dry Okanagan summer, students from École Glenmore Elementary and mayors from throughout the valley joined forces … Read more
We’re Hiring! Communications & Outreach Coordinator
We’re looking for a Communications and Outreach Coordinator – someone who can create amazing materials, and then get out, share & talk to people! Download … Read more
Kids challenged to be climate heroes
Kelowna Daily Courier – March 22, 2019 The Okanagan Basin Water Board is inviting young people to be climate heroes and enter its seventh annual … Read more
Kids Water Day challenge
Castanet – March 22, 2019 Friday is World Water Day, and the Okanagan Basin Water Board is celebrating by launching its 7th annual youth challenge … Read more
World Water Day: Special challenge issued to youth to be climate conscious
Kelowna Capital News – March 22, 2019 In celebration of Canada Water Week this week and Friday’s UN World Water Day, the Okanagan Basin Water … Read more
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
Water Board recognizes water conservation winners
Castanet – October 17, 2018 The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) and its Okanagan WaterWise program has wrapped up its valley-wide outdoor residential water conservation … Read more
Okanagan residents commit to conservation – win WaterWise yard prizes
Okanagan Valley, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) and its Okanagan WaterWise program has wrapped up its valley-wide outdoor residential water conservation campaign … Read more
Board announces contest winners
Kelowna Daily Courier – October 12, 2018 The Okanagan Basin Water Board’s annual water-conservation campaign was rewarding for three Okanagan residents. Kelsey Powell of Vernon, … Read more
Central Okanagan residents reminded to be careful about what they put down the drain
Kelowna Capital News – September 13, 2018 What you put down the drain or flush down the toilet can affect the quality water of Okanagan … Read more
Incentive to be water-wise and fire smart
Kelowna Capital News – May 23, 2018
Mayors get waterwise
Castanet – May 20, 2018 Mayors from around the Okanagan have taken the pledge to get WaterWise. The annual “Make Water Work” program from the … Read more
Okanagan communities reaffirm water conservation commitment
Water Canada – May 18, 2018 Okanagan Valley’s mayors gathered yesterday at the UnH20 Gardens to talk water conservation. Following a difficult year of flood, … Read more
Okanagan mayors trade gavel for gardening gloves & encourage water conservation
Kelowna, B.C. – As Okanagan communities deal with flooding and record-breaking temperatures, and as talk turns to the possibility of another drought this year, the … Read more
Pledging to Make Water Work
Kelowna Capital News – May 17, 2018 The Okanagan Basin Water Board kicked off its annual region-wide Make Water Work campaign stressing the need to … Read more
OXA plant sale a boost for water-wise gardeners
Kelowna Capital News – May 9, 2018 Last Saturday, the Okanagan Xeriscape Association (OXA) held its seventh annual Xeriscape Plant Sale. Once again it was … Read more
Rain barrels aid in conservation of water
Kelowna Daily Courier – April 22, 2018 Shannon Weys believes having a rail barrel will help her make better use of her now forgotten backyard. … Read more
Rain barrels, compost bins popular on Earth Day in Kelowna
Kelowna Capital News – April 22, 2018 Judging by the long lineup of cars long before the gates even opened on Earth Day 2018, water … Read more
Mark Earth Day by planning an eco-friendly yard
Kelowna Capital News – April 20, 2018
Save water, buy a rain barrel
Kelowna Capital News – April 3, 2018 Purchase a rain barrel this season to support Earth Day. The Regional Waste Reduction Office in partnership with … Read more
The xeriscape way – Making changes in the garden
Kelowna Capital News – March 25, 2018 Spring officially arrived this week. Eager gardeners may finally be able to garden without the threat of yet … Read more
Curtain comes up on Canada Water Week – Okanagan Water Board hosts free movie night
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board and its Okanagan WaterWise program are hosting a free movie night, complete with snacks, engaging conversation and … Read more