Xeriscape – Okanagan Basin Water Board

Native Plant Restoration at Northern Trailhead areas

Project Year: 2020 | Organization: Friends of the Okanagan Rail Trail

Laurel Packinghouse Indigenous Landscaping

Project Year: 2020 | Organization: City of Kelowna

Demonstration of Xeriscape Practices in the Okanagan

Project Year: 2016 | Organization: District of Summerland

Fostering Collaboration to Create Commercial Conditions that Meet Xeriscape Demand

Project Year: 2015 | Organization: Okanagan Xeriscape Association

Large Lot Xeriscape Manual

Project Year: 2010 | Organization: West Bench Irrigation District

Bringing Xeriscape Knowledge and Action to the Okanagan (5 Grants)

Project Year: 2009 | Organization: Okanagan Xeriscape Association

Kalamalka Xeriscape Demonstration Garden

Project Year: 2013 | Organization: Okanagan College Vernon

Kalamalka Demonstration Garden

Project Year: 2012 | Organization: Okanagan College Vernon

Innovative Landscaping for Water Conservation (2 Grants)

Project Year: 2012 | Organization: Friends of Summerland Ornamental Gardens

Drought Tolerant Sod Replacement Program

Project Year: 2012 | Organization: City of Kelowna

Water Conservation and Xeriscape Project

Project Year: 2006 | Organization: City of Armstrong

Bishop Wild Bird & Native Plant Garden

Project Year: 2011 | Organization: Bishop Wild Bird Foundation

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