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Tighter water restrictions

Castanet – July 29, 2021 The Town of Oliver is introducing tighter water restrictions, which take effect on Friday for users within the Town boundaries … Read more

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Rototilling ban will stay says province

Osoyoos Times – August 1, 2019 Despite opposition from the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB), the province says it won’t remove milfoil control restrictions on … Read more

Categories In the News, Recently Added Tags milfoil, restrictions, Rocky Mountain Ridged Mussels

Okanagan Basin Water Board urges residents to conserve in face of drought

Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is urging residents to do their part to conserve water and help prevent a provincial declaration … Read more

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  • 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
  • Melissa Tesche Named New OBWB Executive Director
  • OBWB reignites decades-long fight against chemicals in Okanagan Lakes

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  • Okanagan Basin Water Board briefs: New additions to administration continue - Kelowna Capital News
  • South Okanagan-Similkameen communities receiving provincially funded water meters - Penticton News - Castanet
  • Casoroso Road pedestrian underpass closes due to high water - Kelowna News - Castanet
  • Regional Distirct of North Okanagan rescinds boil water notice for two Vernon communities - Castanet
  • UPDATE: Boil water notice rescinded for Vernon's Rise, Okanagan Hills areas - Vernon Morning Star
  • 'We will do better': West Kelowna apologises for latest water woes - West Kelowna News - Castanet
  • Snow conditions commentary - Gov.bc.ca
  • Explore the 'Wonders of Water' at Kelowna's Mission Creek Regional Park - Salmon Arm Observer
  • 'We've been busy': Last minute notice for West Kelowna water customers' debt repayment - Infotel.ca
  • West Kelowna residents getting the bill for Rose Valley water plant - West Kelowna News - Castanet
  • No unlimited watering across South Okanagan Similkameen - Penticton Western News
  • Flushable toilets, hot water, hydro burns down West Kelowna fire hall budget - Kelowna Capital News

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  • 19 Years Strong: OBWB Invests $350,000 to Protect Okanagan’s Precious WaterApril 17, 2025
  • Incoming Executive Director and COO take Oath of Office for OBWBApril 2, 2025
  • Melissa Tesche Named New OBWB Executive DirectorMarch 18, 2025

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  • 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
  • Melissa Tesche Named New OBWB Executive Director
    Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) proudly welcomes Melissa Tesche as its new Executive Director. Tesche, already well-known to the organization, ... Read more
  • OBWB reignites decades-long fight against chemicals in Okanagan Lakes
    Kelowna, B.C. – Syilx Territory – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is renewing its long-standing opposition to aquatic herbicides and pesticides in Okanagan Lakes. ... Read more

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