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In the News

Toby Pike: Okanagan water management advocate dies at 65

October 1, 2021July 24, 2021

Kelowna Capital News – July 24, 2021 A leading voice in Central Okanagan water management issues over the last three decades died Friday, July 16, … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags SEKID, Toby Pike

Water security a B.C. economic driver

October 1, 2021July 18, 2021

Vernon Morning Star – July 18, 2021 A new study calling for the creation of a B.C. Watershed Security Fund states it would be a … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags B.C. Watershed Security Fund, economic driver, water security

With reservoirs at below average levels, Greater Vernon Water suggests prepping for a dry summer

June 28, 2021May 20, 2021

Global – May 20, 2021 Greater Vernon Water is warning customers to prepare for the possibility of a dry summer ahead. Thanks to dry conditions … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags Greater Vernon Water, Okanagan WaterWise, reservoirs

Invasive mussel inspection stations are now open

June 28, 2021May 14, 2021

Vernon Matters – May 14, 2021 Current travel restrictions may mean fewer watercraft entering B.C. this spring and summer, but inspectors will still be on … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags IMDP, mussel

Easy on the hose, water hog

June 28, 2021May 3, 2021

Penticton Herald – May 3, 2021 To help mitigate the potential complications of drought, the City of Penticton is reminding residents about water restrictions that … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags Okanagan WaterWise, Penticton, Watering restrictions

Watering restrictions in Penticton start May 1

June 28, 2021April 29, 2021

Penticton Western News – April 29, 2021 Watering restrictions in Penticton start May 1. The city issued a reminder to residents that water restrictions will … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags Okanagan WaterWise, Penticton, Watering restrictions

Irrigation changed Valley

June 28, 2021April 18, 2021

Castanet – April 18, 2021 With Earth Day fast approaching, the Vernon Museum has taken the opportunity to research how local human activity has affected, … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags BX, Duteau, history, irrigation, North Okanagan

Art highlights conservation

June 28, 2021April 2, 2021

Castanet – April 2, 2021 One Penticton artist is hoping to create a conversation around the Okanagan’s lakes with her latest show. Lyse Deselliers wakes … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags art, myth of abundance, Okanagan WaterWise, Skaha Lake

‘Lost Rivers’ free screening

June 28, 2021March 19, 2021

Castanet – March 19, 2021 Okanagan residents are invited to celebrate Canadian Water Week, March 21-27, by taking in a free movie. “We look forward to … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags BRAES, Canada Water Week, Film screening, Lost Rivers, Okanagan WaterWise

AquaHacking Challenge expands into Western Canada

June 28, 2021January 14, 2021

January 14, 2021

Categories Articles, In the News Tags Aquahacking Challenge

Protect the lake urges Water Board

June 28, 2021December 15, 2020

Trends Magazine – December 2020 Protect the lake is the call from the Okanagan Basin Water Board, a sentiment echoed in a recent survey of … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags climate, fires

Survey sheds new light on water use in Okanagan

June 28, 2021December 4, 2020

Vernon Matters – December 3, 2020 A survey of Okanagan residents on water issues suggests a vast majority of respondents practice water conservation. The Okanagan … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags Okanagan, Okanagan WaterWise, survey

Water awareness increasing

June 28, 2021December 4, 2020

Castanet – December 4, 2020 A new survey conducted by the Okanagan Basin Water Board has found Okanagan residents are concerned for water conservation and protection. … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags water awareness

Mussels limit milfoil moves – City of Vernon says restrictions on lake weed harvesting degrading quality at Kin Beach

November 27, 2020November 21, 2020

Castanet – November 21, 2020 Vernon city council wants more information on Rocky Mountain ridged mussels and how their protection is limiting Eurasian milfoil management in the east … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags milfoil, mussel, Rocky Mountain Ridged Mussels, Vernon

Israel: A lesson in water management innovation for the Okanagan Rethinking ideas on managing the Okanagan water conservation strategies

November 27, 2020November 14, 2020

Penticton Western News – November 14, 2020 Israel might be the last country many would associate with being a global leader in water implementation and … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags 50 years of OBWB, Seth Siegel
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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

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    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

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