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Okanagan Basin Water Board urges residents to conserve in face of drought

July 22, 2015July 21, 2015

Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is urging residents to do their part to conserve water and help prevent a provincial declaration … Read more

Categories Articles, Featured, Media Releases Tags conservation, drought, Make Water Work, restrictions

Water Board responds to BC announcement on mussel funding

July 10, 2015

Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is pleased to see action on invasive mussels increased in the province, and has some recommendations … Read more

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

Board Report – July 10

July 10, 2015

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

Early start for milfoil in Okanagan causing trouble

June 16, 2015

Kelowna, B.C. – Just as tourists start to flood into the Okanagan for the start of beach season, the invasive aquatic weed, Eurasian Watermilfoil has … Read more

Categories Articles, Featured, Media Releases Tags milfoil

Board Report – June 15

June 5, 2015

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

OBWB Position Statement on invasive zebra and quagga mussels

May 12, 2015

The Okanagan Basin Water Board has released a seven-point Position Statement on invasive zebra and quagga mussels. The paper notes the province’s recent announcement of … Read more

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

“State of the Basin” webinar – May 15

May 8, 2015

The OBWB will be hosting a webinar Friday, May 15, 11am – noon, providing an update on the state of the valley’s water supply, including … Read more

Categories Articles, Featured Tags state of the basin, webinar

Board Report – May 2015

May 8, 2015

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

Launch of unique project prompts valley mayors to challenge residents to “Make Water Work” in their yards

May 7, 2015

Kelowna, B.C. – With the warm weather, lower-than-average valley water levels and sprinklers already turning on, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) and its WaterWise … Read more

Categories Articles, Featured, Media Releases Tags Bylands Nurseries, Make Water Work, Okanagan Xeriscape Association, OXA

We’re Hiring! Communications & Outreach Coordinator

May 12, 2015April 29, 2015

Love our waters?! Dynamic communicator?! We’re looking for a Communications and Outreach Coordinator – someone who can create amazing materials, and then get out, share … Read more

Categories Articles Tags employment opportunities, Okanagan WaterWise

Okanagan filmmaker launches movie – draws attention to menace of invasive mussels

April 15, 2015

Kelowna, B.C. – Late last summer, after learning of the threat posed by invasive zebra and quagga mussels, Brynne Morrice set out to learn more … Read more

Categories Articles, Featured, In the News Tags Brynne Morrice, Don't Move A Mussel, mussel, quagga mussel, Zebra Mussel

Board Report – March 2015

March 6, 2015

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

Board Report – February

February 26, 2015February 5, 2015

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

Board Report – November

February 26, 2015November 6, 2014

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

Annual Public Meeting – Oct 28 – Osoyoos Lake Board of Control

October 27, 2014

Annual Public Meeting of the International Joint Commission’s (IJC) Osoyoos Lake Board of Control Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2014 Location: Oroville High School Commons; 816 … Read more

Categories Articles, Featured Tags IJC, International Joint Commission, Osoyoos Lake Board of Control, Zosel Dam
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  • Board Report – July 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

  • Okanagan residents encouraged to be WaterWise this summer

    Kelowna, B.C. – With the May long-weekend here, known as the unofficial start to summer, Okanagan mayors have been posting videos on their social media ... Read more

  • 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

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