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Okanagan water grants aim to conserve and improve water quality in face of climate change

Posted on April 17, 2019

Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has approved more than $318,000 in funding to 17 projects that will help conserve and protect water in the valley while addressing the larger issues of climate change. Directors approved the…

Missed our Water Supply webinar?

Posted on April 12, 2019

The Okanagan Basin Water Board hosted an Okanagan Water Supply Webinar on April 12, to review the current and forecasted water supply for 2019 in the valley. View YouTube recording below: or follow this link

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Tags: Okanagan Water Supply webinar, Water Supply, webinar

April 12 – Water Supply Webinar

Posted on April 11, 2019

This year’s seventh annual Okanagan water supply webinar will be hosted on Friday, April 12th from 11a.m. – 12 p.m. This webinar provides an opportunity to hear from reliable government and agency sources about the current and forecast water conditions…

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Tags: Okanagan Water Supply webinar, Water Supply, webinar

We’re Hiring! Communications & Outreach Coordinator

Posted on April 3, 2019

We’re looking for a Communications and Outreach Coordinator – someone who can create amazing materials, and then get out, share & talk to people! Download Job Posting (PDF) Okanagan WaterWise Communications & Outreach Coordinator Location: Kelowna, B.C. Application Deadline: April…

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Tags: job posting, Okanagan WaterWise

Weather Report – April

Posted on March 28, 2019

Most of us in B.C. have enjoyed the recent temperature anomaly in southern B.C. (not sure about the orchardists). Agencies are predicting an early, dry spring for B.C., including this recent report from the Weather Network (see this updated link).…

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Tags: weather report

EFN Conference Proceedings & Outcomes – NOW available!

Posted on March 25, 2019

The Siwłkw (Water) For All – Our Responsibility conference was hosted by the Okanagan Basin Water Board and the Canadian Water Resources Association. Now available: Proceedings & Outcomes This document summarizes the conference and provides recommendations for further action. Thanks…

Okanagan youth invited to be climate heroes as part of Canada Water Week celebrations

Posted on March 21, 2019

Kelowna, B.C. – In celebration of Canada Water Week (March 17-23) and UN World Water Day (March 22), the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB)’s Okanagan WaterWise program has re-launched its 7th youth challenge and is inviting young people to be…

Weather Report – February 2019

Posted on March 11, 2019

Most agencies are predicting an early, dry spring for B.C., including this recent report from the Weather Network (see this link). Our snow packs are well below normal for this time of year, but if the spring abruptly turns wet…

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Tags: weather report

Weather Report – January 2019

Posted on February 5, 2019

According to the snow pillows and snow surveys, the Okanagan is slightly below normal. In a typical year, we have about 55% of the annual snow accumulation by Jan. 15, but the graphs below show that actual amount vary sharply…

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Tags: Drought Update, weather report

Communicating EFNs media panel

Posted on October 14, 2018

Facilitator: Corinne Jackson Corinne is responsible for getting the word out about Okanagan water issues and the activities of the OBWB, and is the staff lead on the Okanagan WaterWise communication strategy. Corinne is uniquely suited for this role –…