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RDOS

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

Climate projections report completed for the Okanagan region

AM1150 News – February 12, 2020 Climate change is challenging our ecosystems, communities, and our economy. Wildfires, flooding, and drought have already challenged local infrastructure, … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags climate projections report, CORD, Pacific Climate Impacts Consortium, Pinna Sustainability, RDOS

Time to incorporate?

Castanet – September 10, 2019 Is it time for Okanagan Falls to incorporate and elect its own mayor and council? That’s one idea to be … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Okanagan Falls, RDOS

Mayor continues duty on water board

Osoyoos Today – February 20, 2018 Osoyoos Mayor Sue McKortoff appears to be enjoying her time on the Okanagan Basin Water Board. The Mayor has … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags Board, Osoyoos, RDOS, Sue McKortoff

Restoring a floodplain

Castanet – February 3, 2018 The En’owkin Centre will have written support from the Regional District Okanagan Similkameen as they seek funding to reconstruct a … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags ECOmmunity Place, En'owkin Centre, floodplain, Penticton Indian Band, RDOS

Funds sought for water work

Castanet – February 2, 2018 The Regional District Okanagan Similkameen is looking for funding for a pair of environmental projects in the South Okanagan. On … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags RDOS, Vaseux Lake

Gov to help clean up lake

Castanet – December 23, 2017 The provincial government reportedly agreed this week to take measures to protect Vaseux Lake in the South Okanagan. Norm Gaumont, … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags milfoil, RDOS, Shuttleworth Creek, Vaseux Lake, Vaseux Lake Stewardship Association

Need some accountability

September 21, 2016 – Oliver Chronicle While the bass are exchanging high-fives amidst all that extra milfoil in Vaseux Lake, the same can’t be said … Read more

Categories In the News Tags milfoil, RDOS, Vaseux Lake

Vaseux Lake milfoil on water board’s radar

September 15, 2016 – Oliver Chronicle (This is the second of a two-part feature exploring the effects that the invasive seaweed known as milfoil is … Read more

Categories In the News Tags milfoil, RDOS, Vaseux Lake

Vaseux Lake community aiming to rid waters of invasive milfoil

September 8, 2016 – Oliver Chronicle (Editor’s note: The following is the first in a two-part series on milfoil at Vaseux Lake. This week looks … Read more

Categories In the News Tags milfoil, RDOS, Vaseux Lake

Milfoil treatment sought for lake in South Okanagan

September 1, 2016 – Kelowna Daily Courier An invasive plant species has taken root in another Valley lake, prompting a South Okanagan politician to ask … Read more

Categories In the News Tags milfoil, RDOS, Vaseux Lake

Property purchase allows wetlands project at Okanagan Falls waste water treatment plant to proceed

March 11, 2016 – InfoNews.ca The Regional District Okanagan Similkameen is planning to “polish” sewage effluent on piece of property adjacent to the Okanagan Falls … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Okanagan Falls, Okanagan Falls wastewater treatment plant, RDOS, wastewater, wetlands, wetlands filtration

RBC funds local awareness program on mussels

May 27, 2015 – Osoyoos Times Canada’s largest bank is funding a local public awareness program this summer about the threat posed by aquatic invasive … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Don't Move A Mussel, mussel, RBC, RDOS

RBC grant of $90,000 will fund water education throughout Okanagan

Osoyoos Times – July 2, 2014 The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) will be conducting programs to educate businesses and homeowners about water use in … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Grants, Okanagan WaterWise, RBC Blue Water Project, RDOS

2014 RBC Blue Water Project donates $90,000 to the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen for valley-wide water conservation projects.

“Water is one of the most precious resources on earth. Everything we do depends on it – it is vital to our social and economic … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases Tags Okanagan WaterWise, RBC Blue Water Project, RDOS

RDOS urges local citizens to make ‘WaterWise pledge’ in coming weeks

August 14, 2013 – Osoyoos Times

Categories In the News Tags Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise, Osoyoos, RDOS

RDOS receives water grant

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RDOS board highlights

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  • Board Report – August 2025
  • OBWB Annual Meeting – September 5, 2025
  • Drought Bulletin – July 25, 2025
  • Drought Bulletin – July 17, 2025
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  • EFN 2024 Co-Creating Futures – Proceedings & Outcomes – NOW available!

RSS Okanagan Water News (click to personalize)

  • Possible Ogopogo sighting on Okanagan Lake, ahead of National Sea Serpent Day - The Chilliwack Progress
  • Windstorm strands paddle boarders on Okanagan Lake - Castanet
  • Boaters and water skiers raise serious safety concerns in Vernon - Penticton Western News
  • Boaters, water skiiers urged to avoid Okanagan Lake construction zone - Castanet
  • Closure notice for Okanagan Lake - Penticton Herald
  • No-boating zone on Okanagan Lake in Penticton during Snowbirds aerial show - Castanet
  • Waterways—Past, Present and Future continues to teach - The University of British Columbia
  • Regional District North Okanagan bans outdoor watering for Mabel Lake Water System - Castanet
  • Regional District of North Okanagan rescinds boil water notice - Castanet
  • Regional District of North Okanagan issues boil water notice for Vernon community - Castanet
  • Water levels at Kelowna's Frazer Lake are getting very low - Castanet
  • UPDATE: Silver Star water quality advisory ends - Vernon Morning Star

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  • 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:

  • Board Report – August 2025
    Highlights from the August 5, 2025 Meeting of the Okanagan Basin Water Board, held at the offices of the Regional District North Okanagan, Coldstream BC. ... Read more
  • OBWB Annual Meeting – September 5, 2025
    You’re invited to the Okanagan Basin Water Board’s (OBWB) Annual Meeting, taking place on Friday, September 5, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Mary Irwin ... Read more
  • Drought Bulletin – July 25, 2025
    Hey Okanagan! Seen some raindrops lately? While every drop helps, our water situation is still on our minds! Ever wondered what “drought” really means, beyond ... Read more
  • 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

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