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Peachland

Okanagan lake strategy called outdated – Peachland councillor

Kelowna Capital News – August 15, 2020 Peachland councillor Terry Condon says the Okanagan Lake flood control benchmarks currently being used aren’t relevant today. “What … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags flood control, flooding, Okanagan Lake levels, Peachland

Peachland beats out Armstrong for water conservation contest

Kelowna Capital News – September 6, 2019 Peachland has ended Armstrong’s run as winner of the annual Okanagan WaterWise water conservation challenge. Armstrong had won … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Make Water Work, Make Water Work Challenge, Make Water Work Champion, Okanagan WaterWise, Peachland

Mining work going ahead

Castanet – September 7, 2018 Controversial exploratory mining work is set to get underway this fall in the mountains between Summerland and Peachland, despite opposition … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Eneas Lake Provincial Park, Mining, Peachland, Summerland

Prepare to take the pledge for Peachland and be more waterwise

January 29, 2016 – Peachland View Clearly we experienced an eye-opening event last year, both locally and in the greater region surrounding us. That is, … Read more

Categories In the News Tags drought, Mayor's Desk, Peachland

BE WATERWISE : Don’t let the beautiful lake fool you

Peachland View – July 11, 2013 Even though the Okanagan boasts many lakes, there is less freshwater available here than almost anywhere in Canada.

Categories In the News Tags Okanagan WaterWise, Peachland

Recently Added

  • Drought Bulletin | Summer 2026 Setting New Record Lows: Water Conservation is Essential – Aug. 8, 2026
  • Rotary-Led Fundraiser Exceeds Target, Boosting Invasive Mussel Detection Research
  • Drought Bulletin – Every Drop Counts: Okanagan Faces Continued Water Stress Heading into Peak Summer Heat – July 15, 2026
  • July 2026 Board Report
  • Call for Indigenous Youth Artists: Design the Logo for Environmental Flows 2026
  • Okanagan Resilience Starts With You:

RSS Okanagan Water News (click to personalize)

  • City of Kelowna reduces hours at three children's water parks - Castanet
  • Youth Climate Corps hosting free water resiliency workshop at library - Castanet
  • Okanagan climate change results in drought, wildfires - Penticton Western News
  • LETTER: Vernon water restriction rhetoric - Vernon Morning Star
  • Thousands of Okanagan wildfire evacuees in B.C. are being allowed home - Durham Radio News
  • UPDATE: Boil water notice rescinded for Killiney Beach and Westshore Estates water systems - KelownaNow
  • Water scarcity hits unprecedented bone-dry levels in the Okanagan - Penticton Western News
  • Peachland water advocate faces Bald Range wildfire - Kelowna Capital News
  • Extreme drought seen around Summerland wildfire as fire continues to grow - Castanet
  • Swimming advisory for south end of Rotary Beach in Kelowna due to high E. coli ​ - Castanet
  • Water conservation urged as Okanagan reaches "high" scarcity levels - Penticton Western News
  • Kelowna Paddle Centre to talk about safety on the water - Kelowna Capital News

Media Releases

  • Rotary-Led Fundraiser Exceeds Target, Boosting Invasive Mussel Detection ResearchJuly 28, 2026
  • Drought Bulletin – Every Drop Counts: Okanagan Faces Continued Water Stress Heading into Peak Summer Heat – July 15, 2026July 15, 2026
  • July 2026 Board ReportJuly 9, 2026

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What’s New:

  • Drought Bulletin | Summer 2026 Setting New Record Lows: Water Conservation is Essential – Aug. 8, 2026
    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
  • Weed ‘Em and Reap: Help Name the Okanagan’s New Milfoil Harvester
    Ahead of the public launch of the new transforming milfoil harvester in late spring, the OBWB is inviting the public to help name the machine ... Read more
  • Board Report – April 2026
    Read the April OBWB Board Report Early melt = summer water risk Drought messaging is regional challenge Invasive mussel treatments fall short → prevention critical ... Read more
  • Board Report – February 2026
    What happened at the February Water Board meeting? Chair and Vice-Chair Elections for 2026. 73% of Okanagan boat launch users know this… Half of mussel-fouled ... Read more
  • Drought Bulletin – December 1, 2025
    ️The snow is here, but the Okanagan is still running on low battery! Since 2022, we’ve battled persistent drought conditions. The 2025 dry season was ... Read more
  • OBWB Sounds Alarm: Private Member’s Bill Poses Threat to Watersheds,Drinking Water, and Local Governments
    Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is joining local governments and the Union of BC Municipalities in sounding the alarm over BILL M 216 ... Read more

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