Okanagan Flood Story – Okanagan Basin Water Board

Okanagan Water Board launches website, helping valley prepare for future flooding

May 6, 2020May 6, 2020

Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board held an online news conference today to introduce new valley-wide flood maps and launch the “Okanagan Flood … Read more

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Weather Report – June 2023

The Okanagan had a very quick turn-around from spring to summer, with a swift and early snowmelt. Globally, we are now in an El Nino ... Read more

Okanagan chiefs & mayors gather to encourage water conservation

Kelowna, B.C. – As the Okanagan continued to smash temperature records and smoke, from an earlier-than-normal fire season in B.C. and Alberta, blanketed the valley, ... Read more

Okanagan water supply webinar – May 9

The Water Board hosted its 15th Okanagan Water Supply Webinar on May 9, 2023 As in past years, there were updates on Okanagan reservoir levels, ... Read more

Communications Coordinator – Application Deadline May 26

Communications CoordinatorLooking to flex your engaging communication skills and looking for a place to direct your passion for our planet? Join our dynamic and fun ... Read more

Okanagan Water Board calls for more dollars for B.C. watershed security fund

Kelowna, B.C. – The B.C. government’s announcement of a Watershed Security Strategy and Fund (WSSF) is being applauded by the Okanagan Basin Water Board, but ... Read more

Okanagan Water Board announces grant awards to address valley water challenges

Kelowna, B.C. – It may be Earth Week, but the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB)’s release of its annual $350,000 in grant funding this week will have an ... Read more