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RDNO

New study sets stage for climate action

Penticton Herald – February 26, 2020 The recent release of “Climate Projections for the Okanagan Region” has been reported in Valley media over the last … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags climate change, climate projections report, CORD, PCIC, RDNO, RDOS

Spallumcheen farmers thanked for ‘generous’ land donation towards Wastewater project

Vernon Morning Star – November 13, 2019 After the Township of Spallumcheen received funding for a $36.9 million wastewater project, the next step was to … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags North Okanagan Wastewater Recovery Project, OKIB, RDNO, Spallumcheen

RDNO appointments made

January 24, 2016 – Vernon Morning Star Members of the Regional District of North Okanagan board have been given their assignments.

Categories In the News Tags board appointments, RDNO

Board offers sewer extension help

November 8, 2015 – Vernon Morning Star

Categories In the News Tags Grants, Okanagan Indian Band, RDNO, sewer

Creek funds flow

June 19, 2015 – Vernon Morning Star

Categories In the News Tags Coldstream Creek, Grants, Kalamalka Lake, RDNO, Society for the Protection of Kalamalka Lake, WCQI

Milfoil drives debate

Vernon Morning Star – February 20, 2015 Milfoil control is being defended. The Regional District of North Okanagan turned off the Kalamalka Lake source because … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Kalamalka Lake, milfoil, RDNO

Mission Hill water source turned off because of turbidity

Vernon Morning Star – February 16, 2015 Greater Vernon residents are united when they turn on their taps. On Monday, the Regional District of North … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Duteau Creek, GVW, Kalamalka Lake, milfoil, Mission Hill water, RDNO

Fairbairn sets the tone for RDNO

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

Categories In the News Tags OBWB, RDNO

Regional District of North Okanagan directors reveal expenses

Vernon Morning Star – June 07, 2013 Regional District of North Okanagan directors insist their salaries reflect a lot of hard work on behalf of … Read more

Categories In the News Tags RDNO, remuneration

RDNO Board Appointments Proceed

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Categories In the News Tags Board of Directors, OBWB, RDNO

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  • Drought Bulletin – July 17, 2025
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  • EFN 2024 Co-Creating Futures – Proceedings & Outcomes – NOW available!
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  • Board Report – June 2025
  • New Tool Helps Protect Okanagan Streams and Fish with Real-Time Science-Driven Insights!

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RSS Okanagan Water News (click to personalize)

  • Man pulled from Okanagan Lake after standoff - Vernon Matters
  • Man in distress who didn't want to come out of Okanagan Lake taken into custody - Keremeos Review
  • Construction could cut off water to parts of Silver Star - Summerland Review
  • West Kelowna has moved to Stage 2 water restrictions - Castanet
  • Stage 2 outdoor watering regulations are now in effect - City of West Kelowna
  • The Kelowna Classic Lake Water Polo Tournament featured Olympians and top local athletes - Castanet
  • Assaulted, threatened and left bloody: Penticton couple alleges attack near Okanagan Lake - Castanet
  • Stage 3 restrictions in effect for some Central Okanagan water systems - Vernon Morning Star
  • RDCO institutes Stage 3 water restrictions - Castanet
  • Province calls for more water conservation, warns of worsening drought - Kelowna News - Castanet
  • Advisory issued after elevated manganese levels discovered in Rutland water - Kelowna Capital News
  • VIDEO: B.C. Minister of Water, Land tours Okanagan wildlife corridor - The Abbotsford News

Media Releases

  • New Tool Helps Protect Okanagan Streams and Fish with Real-Time Science-Driven Insights!May 26, 2025
  • Okanagan Resilience Starts in Your Yard: Discover FireSmart™ and Waterwise LandscapingMay 21, 2025
  • Province Boosts Aquatic Protection: Invasive Mussel Focus in Proposed Wildlife Act Changes May 12, 2025

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What’s New:

  • Drought Bulletin – July 17, 2025
    Let’s talk water! Despite some recent sprinkles, our region is still officially at 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟑, and the Similkameen just moved to a 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟒! ... Read more
  • Drought Bulletin – July 10, 2025
    Drought Alert: Level 3 for the Okanagan! It’s officially a hot, dry summer, and the Province has upped our drought level to Level 3 as ... Read more
  • Drought Bulletin – June 13, 2025
    Regional drought level vs. YOUR watering rules: What’s the difference?Here’s the scoop: The Okanagan could be heading into another hot, dry summer. Conditions across the ... Read more
  • Board Report – June 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
  • New Tool Helps Protect Okanagan Streams and Fish with Real-Time Science-Driven Insights!
    Syilx Territory, Penticton, B.C. – As the Okanagan region faces increasing environmental pressures and the critical need to balance human water use with ecosystem health, the ... Read more
  • Okanagan Resilience Starts in Your Yard: Discover FireSmart™ and Waterwise Landscaping
    Armstrong, B.C. – Syilx Territory – A new campaign was launched today on the cusp of wildfire season, titled “Make Water Work, Plant FireSmart™.” Held ... Read more

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