The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) was instituted in 1970 as a collaboration of the three Okanagan regional districts to provide leadership on water issues spanning the valley.
Advised by an innovative cross-disciplinary Council, the Board delivers programs and activities to promote coordinated water management throughout the basin.

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- Milfoil Identification ChartIs it invasive milfoil? Download this handy resource:
- Drought Bulletin – August 21, 2025The Okanagan is at ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ ๐ as of today! This is great news, but … Read more
- OBWB Annual Meeting – September 5, 2025You’re invited to the Okanagan Basin Water Board’s (OBWB) Annual Meeting, taking place on Friday, … Read more
- Board Report – August 2025Highlights from the August 5, 2025 Meeting of the Okanagan Basin Water Board, held at … Read more
- Drought Bulletin – July 25, 2025Hey Okanagan! Seen some raindrops lately? While every drop helps, our water situation is still … Read more
- Drought Bulletin – July 17, 2025Let’s talk water! Despite some recent sprinkles, our region is still officially at ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ … Read more
- Drought Bulletin – July 10, 2025Drought Alert: Level 3 for the Okanagan! It’s officially a hot, dry summer, and the … Read more