Penticton applies for drought management plan funding
February 19, 2016 – Penticton Western News Drought Management City staff asked for council’s support in making an application to the Okanagan Basin Water Board … Read more
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Snowpacks higher this year, but melt timing and rains will determine if we get drought or floods
February 10, 2016 – Osoyoos Times Snowfalls this winter mean the snowpack in local river basins is much higher this year than last, but the … Read more
Prepare to take the pledge for Peachland and be more waterwise
January 29, 2016 – Peachland View Clearly we experienced an eye-opening event last year, both locally and in the greater region surrounding us. That is, … Read more
The top Kelowna story isn’t glamorous
December 31, 2015 – Kelowna Capital News If you’re the type of person who likes to read lists, now is your time to tune-in. Year … Read more
Découverte – L’eau
December 6, 2015 – Découverte – CBC Radio Canada TV View video: http://ici.tou.tv/decouverte/S2015E13
Okanagan water board sees water shortage
October 23, 2015 – Kelowna Daily Courier
Experts predict more BC droughts
October 9, 2015 – Global News View video: http://globalnews.ca/news/2269684/experts-predict-more-b-c-droughts/
Water forum returns to Osoyoos
September 24, 2015 – Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune
OBWB Drought Update #11
Dear Okanagan local governments and water utilities, Drought Level Three Since my last update, the Okanagan has been scaled back to Drought Level Three, with … Read more
The lake’s huge… but not infinite
September 22, 2015 – Vancouver Sun
International Water Forum returns to Osoyoos – drought, mussels, climate top agenda
Kelowna, B.C. – With a drought still gripping parts of B.C. and Washington, concerns over the possibility of a costly mussel invasion, and more, community … Read more
OBWB Drought Update #10
Dear Okanagan local governments and water utilities, Are we still in Level 4 drought? Yes, we are. The River Forecast Centre and the Ministry of … Read more
Drought Information & Updates
Okanagan Mainstem Drought Stage Triggers Dashboard for Water Suppliers Click here to open the Dashboard OBWB Weather Reports / Okanagan Drought Bulletins: March 2023 February … Read more
OBWB Drought Update #9
Dear Okanagan Local Governments and Water Utilities, I’ll be continuing these general drought updates for the remainder of the season. The province is now also … Read more
Drought Workshop – Presentations now available!
In response to the current drought in the Okanagan, and the increasing stress on fish, agriculture, and other water needs, the Okanagan Basin Water Board … Read more