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World Water Day

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

March 21, 2023March 20, 2023

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

Categories Articles, Featured, Media Releases, What's New Tags DamNation, dams, UN World Water Day, World Water Day

Kids Water Day challenge

April 18, 2019March 22, 2019

Castanet – March 22, 2019 Friday is World Water Day, and the Okanagan Basin Water Board is celebrating by launching its 7th annual youth challenge … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags Canada Water Week, Okanagan WaterWise, Okanagan WaterWise Challenge, UN World Water Day, World Water Day

Events planned to mark World Water Day

April 2, 2014March 14, 2014

Kelowna Daily Courier – March 14, 2014 UBC’s Okanagan campus and the Okanagan Basin Water Board have planned three days of events and activities in … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Canada Water Week, UN World Water Day, World Water Day

UBC supports World Water Day with community events

April 1, 2014March 13, 2014

UBCO – March 13, 2014 UBC’s Okanagan campus has planned three days of events and activities in support of World Water Day, March 22. World … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Canada Water Week, UN World Water Day, World Water Day

Water Day: the Myth of Abundance

August 7, 2013March 25, 2013

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Categories In the News Tags Abundance, myth, World Water Day

World Water Day in Kelowna – Is Our Water Supply Limitless?

July 10, 2013March 22, 2013

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Categories In the News Tags World Water Day

Celebrate Water on World Water Day

July 10, 2013March 20, 2012

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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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