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Mussel prevention war grinds on in the Okanagan

February 1, 2023January 19, 2023

Penticton Herald – January 19, 2023

Categories Articles, In the News Tags mussel, Okanagan, prevention

Survey sheds new light on water use in Okanagan

June 28, 2021December 4, 2020

Vernon Matters – December 3, 2020 A survey of Okanagan residents on water issues suggests a vast majority of respondents practice water conservation. The Okanagan … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags Okanagan, Okanagan WaterWise, survey

Okanagan survey highlights water awareness

December 3, 2020

Kelowna, B.C. – A recent telephone survey of Okanagan residents conducted for the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) finds growing concern for water issues in … Read more

Categories Articles, Featured, Media Releases Tags Okanagan, survey

Okanagan and Similkameen regions have lost up to 90% of wetlands since 1800

March 23, 2020February 6, 2020

Kelowna Capital News – February 6, 2020 About 90 per cent of low elevation wetlands have been lost in the Okanagan and Similkameen regions since … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags Okanagan, Okanagan Wetlands Strategy, Similkameen, wetlands

NEW! Okanagan Climate Data Guide

December 3, 2019

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

Categories Articles, Featured Tags climate, Climate Data Guide, climate indices, modelled data, observational data, Okanagan

AquaHacking Challenge

November 14, 2019July 11, 2019

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

Categories Articles, Featured, Media Releases, What's New Tags Aquahacking Challenge, Okanagan, Water Issue Leader

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

March 22, 2019March 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 … Read more

Categories Articles, Featured, Media Releases, What's New Tags Canada Water Week, Challenge, Okanagan, Okanagan WaterWise, Okanagan WaterWise Challenge, UN World Water Day, Youth

Guidebook for Constructed Wetlands in the Okanagan

April 17, 2018March 29, 2018

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

Categories Articles Tags constructed wetlands, guidebook, Okanagan, Okanagan Wetlands Strategy, wetlands

Rising Okanagan snowpack raises flooding concerns

March 5, 2018February 8, 2018

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

Categories Articles, In the News Tags flooding, Okanagan, River Forecast Centre, snowpack

Water warning issued

April 5, 2016March 25, 2016

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

Categories In the News Tags climate change, exSTREAMS, Okanagan, UN World Water Day

Experts predict more BC droughts

February 29, 2016October 9, 2015

October 9, 2015 – Global News   View video: http://globalnews.ca/news/2269684/experts-predict-more-b-c-droughts/  

Categories In the News Tags drought, Make Water Work, Okanagan, Okanagan Basin

Drought Information & Updates

March 2, 2023September 2, 2015

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

Tags drought, Okanagan, Okanagan Basin

Missed our Water Supply webinar?

July 28, 2015July 28, 2015

Download the summary here! Find out what’s happening with the Okanagan’s water supply, including reservoir levels, groundwater, drought conditions and weather forecasts.

Categories Articles, Featured Tags Okanagan, Water Supply, webinar

Water Board wants policy change to stop illegal ATV use in Okanagan watersheds

February 29, 2016July 19, 2015

July 19, 2015 – AM 1150

Categories In the News Tags ATV, illegal ATV use, Okanagan, source protection, watershed

Endocrine-Disrupting Compounds (EDCs) in water in the Okanagan

May 29, 2014

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

Categories Articles, Featured Tags endocrine disruptors, endocrine-disrupting compounds, Okanagan, Okanagan Basin, wastewater
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  • Okanagan residents invited to celebrate water with special screening of “DamNation” & panel discussion

    Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB)’s Okanagan WaterWise program is presenting a special screening of the acclaimed film DamNation, followed by a ... Read more

  • Board Report – March 2023

    The Okanagan Basin Water Board’s monthly Board Report provides highlights from this week’s Board of Directors meeting. The monthly report provides up-to-date information about the ... Read more

  • Communications Coordinator – Application Deadline March 29

    The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal, research, writing, design, and organization skills to fill the position ... Read more

  • Weather Report – March 2023

    The BC River Forecast Centre’s most recent biweekly snow conditions commentary (February 15) finds the Okanagan’s snowpack to be slightly above normal (104%) compared to ... Read more

  • Board Report – February 2023

    The Okanagan Basin Water Board’s monthly Board Report provides highlights from this week’s Board of Directors meeting. The monthly report provides up-to-date information about the ... Read more

  • Weather Report – February 2023

    In response to public concern, the Snow Survey staff at the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy have gone above and beyond their normal ... Read more

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