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Water Quality Improvement

Okanagan Water Board celebrates major milestone in valley water protection

Kelowna, B.C. – This week the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) marked the 15th year of its Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) grants with … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags Grants, Water Conservation, Water Conservation & Quality Improvement, Water Quality Improvement

Okanagan water projects get funds to move ahead

Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has approved $300,000 in funding to 18 projects to help conserve and improve the quality of … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags Grants, Water Conservation, Water Conservation and Quality Improvement, Water Quality Improvement, WCQI

Okanagan Water Board annual grant program focuses on floods, drought

Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is now accepting applications to its 2018 Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) Grant Program. This … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags Grants, Water Conservation, Water Conservation & Quality Improvement, Water Quality Improvement, WCQI

Okanagan Water Board announces funding for projects to conserve and improve valley water

Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has approved $300,000 in funding to 17 projects that will help conserve and improve the quality … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags Grants, Water Conservation, Water Conservation & Quality Improvement, Water Quality Improvement, WCQI

Okanagan Water Board announces funding for projects to protect valley water

The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has approved $300,000 in funding to 18 projects that will help conserve and improve the quality of water in … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added Tags Grants, Water Conservation, Water Conservation & Quality Improvement, Water Quality Improvement, WCQI

10 Years of Water Funding

Castanet News – November 26, 2015 Read more: Castanet News – The Future of Water

Categories Featured, In the News, Recently Added Tags Grants, Water Conservation, Water Conservation & Quality Improvement, Water Quality Improvement, WCQI

Okanagan Water Board Offers Funds for Strategic Water Projects

Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board is now accepting applications to its 2015 Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) Grant Program. The program, … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases Tags Grants, Water Conservation, Water Conservation & Quality Improvement, Water Quality Improvement, WCQI

Explore the WCQI Projects Database!

The OBWB recognizes the importance of enabling projects that enhance water quality and conserve water quantity in the Okanagan Valley. The Water Conservation and Quality … Read more

Categories Featured, Recently Added Tags Grants, Water Conservation, Water Conservation & Quality Improvement, Water Quality Improvement, WCQI

Funding for Water Projects

AM1150 – April 3, 2014 The Okanagan Basin Water Board has approved $300,000 in funding to 20 projects that will help conserve and improve the … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Grants, Water Conservation, Water Quality Improvement, WCQI

Funding flows to Okanagan projects that will protect valley water

Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board has approved $300,000 in funding to 20 projects that will help conserve and improve the quality of … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases Tags Grants, Water Conservation, Water Quality Improvement, WCQI

Water Board Opens Intake for Water Conservation and Quality Improvement Grant Applications

Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board is now accepting applications to its 2014 Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) Grant Program. The program, … Read more

Categories Media Releases Tags Grants, Water Conservation, Water Quality Improvement, WCQI

Call for Applications – Water Conservation & Quality Improvement Grant Program

The Okanagan Basin Water Board is now accepting applications to its 2014 Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) Grant Program. The program, in its ninth … Read more

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Grants – Overview

The financial structure of the Okanagan Basin Water Board promotes the sharing of resources to move forward on projects that are of high priority and … Read more

Tags Funding Partnerships, Grants, Sewage Facilities Assistance, SFA, Water Conservation, Water Quality Improvement, WCQI

Grant funds flow to projects to conserve or improve Okanagan water

The Okanagan Basin Water Board has approved $300,000 in funding from its Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) Grant Program to 19 projects in the … Read more

Categories Featured, Recently Added Tags Grants, Water Conservation, Water Quality Improvement

Funds Flow to Projects to Conserve or Improve Okanagan Water

The Okanagan Basin Water Board has approved $300,000 in funding from its Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) Grant Program to 19 projects in the … Read more

Categories Media Releases Tags Grants, Water Conservation, Water Quality Improvement

Water Board Fishing for Projects that Conserve or Improve Water

The Okanagan Basin Water Board is now accepting applications to its 2013 Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) Grant Program. The program, in its eighth … Read more

Categories Media Releases Tags Water Conservation, Water Quality Improvement, WCQI

Water Quality Improvement

In the 1960s, the Okanagan had water pollution problems – poorly treated sewage effluent released into the lake, runoff from cattle yards, and organo-phosphate/lead-arsenate insecticides … Read more

Tags Sewage Facilities Assistance, SFA, Water Conservation, Water Quality Improvement, WCQI

Water Conservation Funding Available

Click to download “Water conservation funding available” – 15 DECEMBER 2012 – KELOWNA DAILY COURIER (PDF)

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Application Information & Forms

The Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) grant program, as a component of the Water Management Initiative of the OBWB, is celebrating its seventeenth year. … Read more

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Water Conservation and Quality Improvement

The Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) grant program provides funds to local governments, irrigation districts, and non-profit organizations for projects that conserve and protect … Read more

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Water board grants available for projects that conserve or improve water

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Grants for water conservation or improvement projects

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Conservation grants available

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2008 Awards

The intent of the Water Conservation and Quality Improvement grant program is to assist local governments in addressing issues that enhance valley-wide sustainable use of … Read more

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Recently Added

  • Board Report – August 2025
  • OBWB Annual Meeting – September 5, 2025
  • Drought Bulletin – July 25, 2025
  • Drought Bulletin – July 17, 2025
  • Drought Bulletin – July 10, 2025
  • 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

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:

  • 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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