NEW! Okanagan Climate Data Guide
The climate is changing and the Okanagan Basin Water Board is excited to help the Okanagan prepare. The Okanagan Climate Data Guide is a regularly … Read more
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AquaHacking Challenge
The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) and Okanagan WaterWise are pleased to announce the launch of the B.C. AquaHacking Challenge 2020! This challenge, delivered in … Read more
Okanagan youth invited to be climate heroes as part of Canada Water Week celebrations
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 … Read more
Guidebook for Constructed Wetlands in the Okanagan
The recently completed local government guidebook for establishing constructed wetlands in the Okanagan is now available online at www.obwb.ca/wetlands. The overall objective of this guidebook … Read more
Rising Okanagan snowpack raises flooding concerns
Kelowna Capital News – February 8, 2018 There has been an ominous rise in snowpack levels across the Okanagan Valley, according to the BC River … Read more
Water warning issued
March 25, 2016 – Kelowna Capital News The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) wants to spread awareness about water management. That was one of the … Read more
Experts predict more BC droughts
October 9, 2015 – Global News View video: http://globalnews.ca/news/2269684/experts-predict-more-b-c-droughts/
Drought Information & Updates
OBWB Weather Updates / Okanagan Drought Bulletins: February 2020 Real-Time Data: BC Drought Information Portal BC Groundwater Observation Well Network Reports: Drought Stage Trigger Guidelines … Read more
Missed our Water Supply webinar?
Download the summary here! Find out what’s happening with the Okanagan’s water supply, including reservoir levels, groundwater, drought conditions and weather forecasts.
Water Board wants policy change to stop illegal ATV use in Okanagan watersheds
July 19, 2015 – AM 1150
Endocrine-Disrupting Compounds (EDCs) in water in the Okanagan
The latest research into residual endocrine-disrupting chemicals in water in the Okanagan, largely from wastewater, suggests they are degraded by light and diluted in water. … Read more
Endocrine-Disrupting Compounds (EDCs) in water in the Okanagan
– Judie Steeves and Tricia Brett The latest research into residual endocrine-disrupting chemicals in water in the Okanagan, largely from wastewater, suggests they are degraded … Read more
Okanagan Valley’s big city mayors meet
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