The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) exists to support local governments through that work. We are not a regulatory or decision-making body. Our role is to convene, to support, to provide credible information, to advise, and to advocate. Over nearly six decades, the OBWB has built a strong track record in this role — bringing communities together, advancing science, and supporting a coordinated, valley-wide approach to water.
This 2026–2030 Strategic Direction provides a framework for future projects, programs, and partnerships, reflecting the OBWB’s strengths and focusing on where it will have the greatest impact. Three core values guide the OBWB’s work and define our role in strengthening water sustainability across the Okanagan: ONE VALLEY, ONE WATER; CREDIBILITY; and ACCOUNTABILITY. Our operating principles describe how we put these values into action.
