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Water Supply

Missed our Water Supply webinar?

April 12, 2019April 12, 2019

The Okanagan Basin Water Board hosted an Okanagan Water Supply Webinar on April 12, to review the current and forecasted water supply for 2019 in … Read more

Categories Articles, Featured, What's New Tags Okanagan Water Supply webinar, Water Supply, webinar

April 12 – Water Supply Webinar

April 11, 2019April 11, 2019

This year’s seventh annual Okanagan water supply webinar will be hosted on Friday, April 12th from 11a.m. – 12 p.m. This webinar provides an opportunity … Read more

Categories Articles, Featured, What's New Tags Okanagan Water Supply webinar, Water Supply, webinar

Missed our latest Water Supply webinar?

May 10, 2018May 8, 2018

The Okanagan Basin Water Board hosted an Okanagan Water Supply Webinar on May 8, to review the current and forecasted water supply for 2018 in … Read more

Categories Articles, Featured, Media Releases Tags update, Water Supply, webinar

Missed our Water Supply Webinar?

April 18, 2018April 17, 2018

The Okanagan Basin Water Board hosted an Okanagan Water Supply Webinar on April 16, to review the current and forecasted water supply for 2018 in … Read more

Categories Articles, Featured, Media Releases Tags 2018, Okanagan valley, Water Supply, webinar

Water supply top of mind

May 4, 2018April 14, 2018

April 10, 2018 – Castanet As the region prepares for the spring freshet and the possibility for flooding, the Okanagan Basin Water Board is helping … Read more

Categories In the News Tags forecast, Water Supply, webinar

Okanagan Water Supply Webinar – April 16

April 13, 2018

The Okanagan Basin Water Board is hosting a free “Okanagan Water Supply Webinar” on Monday, ‪April 16‬, ‪11 a.m.‬ – noon, looking at our current … Read more

Categories Articles, Featured Tags Water Supply, webinar

Missed our Water Supply webinar?

July 6, 2016April 15, 2016

Find out what’s happening with the Okanagan’s water supply, including reservoir levels, groundwater, drought conditions and weather forecasts. View YouTube recording below: OR, click here … Read more

Categories Articles, Featured Tags Water Supply, webinar

Report: Building Drought Resilience in the Okanagan

April 12, 2016

A new report, Building Drought Resilience in the Okanagan – Phase I: Gap Analysis and Recommendations, has been posted to our website. Download or view the … Read more

Categories Articles Tags drought, drought resilience, gap analysis, Water Supply

Water Supply Webinar – Friday April 15

April 12, 2016

Are we heading for flooding or drought? Both, or neither? Join us for our annual water supply webinar this Friday, April 15, 11 a.m. to … Read more

Categories Articles, Featured Tags Water Supply, webinar

Too early to predict a drought in the Okanagan this summer, but early snow melt a worry

April 18, 2016February 23, 2016

February 27, 2016 – InfoNews.ca It’s hard to predict moisture conditions in the Okanagan Valley thanks to the regions variable annual rainfall patterns and the … Read more

Categories In the News Tags annual rainfall, drought, early snow melt, Water Supply

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 Supply webinar – July 27

July 22, 2015July 21, 2015

The OBWB is hosting a free Water Supply Webinar on Monday, July 27, 10 – 11am, with an update on the Okanagan’s water supply, including … Read more

Categories Articles, Featured Tags Water Supply, webinar

Local water supply above average

September 17, 2013August 28, 2013

August 28, 2013 – Vernon Morning Star

Categories In the News Tags Water Supply

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  • Lake level looking fine as freshet heats up
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  • Lake level looking fine as freshet heats up

    11 May 2023

  • Armstrong increases water restrictions

    5 May 2023

  • MP Mel Arnold awarded as a Water Warrior for work on invasive species

    2 May 2023

  • Central Okanagan projects supported by water board grants

    1 May 2023

  • Plant sale fundraiser to offer unique drought-tolerant plants

    26 Apr 2023

Media Releases

  • Okanagan chiefs & mayors gather to encourage water conservation

    19 May 2023

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

    21 Apr 2023

  • Okanagan Water Board announces grant awards to address valley water challenges

    19 Apr 2023

  • Okanagan residents invited to celebrate water with special screening of “DamNation” & panel discussion

    20 Mar 2023

  • Okanagan Water Board opens annual call for project applications

    1 Dec 2022

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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

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