Drought Planning – Okanagan Basin Water Board

Drought and Flood Risk Mitigation Phase 3

Project Year: 2017 | Organization: Regional District Central Okanagan

Drought Management Plan

Project Year: 2016 | Organization: Town of Oliver

Okanagan‐Similkameen Drought and Flood Risk Management and Mitigation Plan Phase 1

Project Year: 2015 | Organization: Regional District Okanagan Similkameen

Community Xeriscape and Water Conservation Pilot Project

Project Year: 2016 | Organization: District of Peachland

Drought Management

Project Year: 2016 | Organization: City of Penticton

Farm Drought Risk Management Plan

Project Year: 2007 | Organization: University of British Columbia - Okanagan

Drought Awareness Signage

Project Year: 2013 | Organization: Greater Vernon Water

Water Use Plan – Mission Creek

Project Year: 2007 | Organization: Black Mountain Irrigation District

What’s New:

Current Openings – Executive Director
Seeking a bold, passionate, and visionary leader for our organization. As OBWB Executive Director, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our organization and the Okanagan watershed.
Board Report – December 2024
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
Weather Report – December 2024
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts that the La Niña could persist into the spring, which typically means cool, wet conditions in the Okanagan. Click to read more about Environment and Climate Change Canada's long-term forecast for November to January.
Okanagan Water Board annual grant intake opens with focus on source water protection
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is now accepting applications to its 2025 Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) grant program. With ... Read more
Weather Report – November 2024
The Okanagan is still technically in drought conditions (Level 2, or “very dry”). That being said, La Nina conditions are forecast for this winter, portending ... Read more
Okanagan water conservation campaign delivers wins, despite continued drought
Kelowna, B.C. – Syilx Territory – The Okanagan’s annual valley-wide outdoor water conservation campaign – “Make Water Work” – is coming to an end for ... Read more