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Update #4 – November 2016

December 7, 2016November 1, 2016

There haven’t been any recent long-term precipitation forecasts from Environment Canada, but the temperature forecast looks like it will be a warm start to winter … Read more

Categories Articles, Drought Updates Tags Drought Update, snowfall, weather report

Board Report – October

October 7, 2016October 6, 2016

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

Categories Articles, Featured, Media Releases Tags Board Report

“Flow & Grow” workshop November 29, 2016

October 3, 2016

We’re very excited to let you know about a special workshop coming to the Okanagan, co-hosted by the Okanagan Basin Water Board, the Partnership for … Read more

Categories Articles, Featured Tags FLOW & GROW, Irrigation Industry Association of BC, OBWB, workshop

You’re Invited! OBWB Annual Meeting – September 9

September 6, 2016September 1, 2016

The Okanagan Basin Water Board is pleased to host its 2016 Annual Meeting, Sept. 9 at the Laurel Packinghouse in Kelowna with the doors open … Read more

Categories Articles, Featured, Media Releases Tags Annual Meeting

Okanagan Water Board expands successful “Don’t Move a Mussel” campaign to strengthen mussel defence

March 3, 2017August 10, 2016

Kelowna, B.C. – Since the Okanagan Basin Water Board and its Okanagan WaterWise program launched the Don’t Move A Mussel campaign in 2013, the level … Read more

Categories Articles, Featured, Media Releases Tags Don't Move A Mussel, HAVE... THE TALK!, mussel, Okanagan WaterWise

Board Report – July

July 8, 2016

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

Categories Articles, Featured Tags Board Report

Inspection stats show stronger mussel defence needed, says Okanagan Water Board

June 12, 2016June 10, 2016

Kelowna, B.C. – Provincial mussel inspection stations only opened April 1, but already the stats show the need for a stronger program says the Okanagan … Read more

Categories Articles, Featured, Media Releases Tags boat inspection stations, Don't Move A Mussel, mussel

Board Report – May

May 7, 2016

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

Categories Articles, Featured, Media Releases Tags Board Report

We’re Hiring! Communications & Outreach Coordinator

April 19, 2016April 18, 2016

Love our waters? Enjoy talking with people? Have a solid communications background? We’re looking for a Communications and Outreach Coordinator – someone who can create … Read more

Categories Articles, Featured, Media Releases Tags employment, employment opportunities

Missed our Water Supply webinar?

July 6, 2016April 15, 2016

Find out what’s happening with the Okanagan’s water supply, including reservoir levels, groundwater, drought conditions and weather forecasts. View YouTube recording below: OR, click here … Read more

Categories Articles, Featured Tags Water Supply, webinar

Report: Building Drought Resilience in the Okanagan

April 12, 2016

A new report, Building Drought Resilience in the Okanagan – Phase I: Gap Analysis and Recommendations, has been posted to our website. Download or view the … Read more

Categories Articles Tags drought, drought resilience, gap analysis, Water Supply

Water Supply Webinar – Friday April 15

April 12, 2016

Are we heading for flooding or drought? Both, or neither? Join us for our annual water supply webinar this Friday, April 15, 11 a.m. to … Read more

Categories Articles, Featured Tags Water Supply, webinar

Board Report – April

April 8, 2016

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

Categories Articles, Featured, Media Releases Tags Board Report

Okanagan Water Board announces funding for projects to protect valley water

April 7, 2016

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

Okanagan Water Board welcomes provincial effort to protect BC from invasive mussels

March 30, 2016

Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board applauds the Province of B.C. and several partners who have come forward to help establish the inspection … Read more

Categories Articles, Featured, Media Releases Tags boat inspection stations, Don't Move A Mussel, invasive species, mussel, quagga mussel, Zebra Mussel
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  • Board Report – May 2022

    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

  • Join us on May 10, 2022 for the Okanagan Water Supply Webinar

    The 2022 Okanagan Water Supply Webinar provides a one-hour presentation from water experts on the annual outlook for flood and drought. Several water supply indicators ... Read more

  • Weather Report – April 2022

    The Mission Creek and Silver Star snow pillows appear to have recovered to normal levels for this time of year. However, Brenda Mines snow pillow ... Read more

  • Okanagan to benefit from several water protection projects

    Kelowna, B.C. – As the Okanagan continues to grow, and the impacts of climate change continue to challenge the availability of sufficient clean water in the region, ... Read more

  • Okanagan Water Board looks to feds to stop invasive mussels’ westward advance

    Kelowna, B.C. – With a new federal fisheries minister from B.C. and some recent positive steps forward in addressing zebra and quagga mussels, the Okanagan ... Read more

  • Weather Report – March 2022

    Friday, April 8th, the River Forecast Centre (RFC) will release its April 1st Snow & Water Supply Bulletin, considered the benchmark report for comparison between years. ... Read more

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