Okanagan lake strategy called outdated – Peachland councillor
Kelowna Capital News – August 15, 2020 Peachland councillor Terry Condon says the Okanagan Lake flood control benchmarks currently being used aren’t relevant today. “What we have seen in the last...
View ArticleLocal governments call on Okanagan boaters to keep wakes low in shallow water
Kelowna Capital News – August 15, 2020 Local governments in the Okanagan are calling on boaters to be mindful of their wakes in shallow water, for the sake of swimmers, drinking water, wildlife, the...
View ArticleOkanagan Lake’s ‘full pool’ target hasn’t changed for decades, but maybe it...
InfoNews.ca – August 20, 2020 Ongoing concerns about Okanagan Lake flooding has sparked the District of Peachland to suggest the full pool mark for the lake be lowered pending a review of what that...
View ArticleWeather Report – September 2019
Seasonal weather forecasts are always uncertain, and with climate change we are growing used to having even more variation. At this time, Environment Canada and the U.S. National Weather Service both...
View ArticleBoard Report – September 2020
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 activities,...
View ArticleHot competition for water conservation, as Okanagan residents vie for...
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board’s Okanagan WaterWise program launched its annual “Make Water Work” campaign in May, encouraging a friendly competition between communities to pledge to...
View ArticleNotice of Annual Public Meeting Oct. 8, 2020 – International Osoyoos Lake...
Virtual Public Meeting – Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 6:00pm The International Osoyoos Lake Board of Control is holding its annual public meeting regarding the regulation of Osoyoos Lake water levels...
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Weather Report – October 2020
Environment Canada forecasts a warmer than normal autumn in Western Canada, with a moderate likelihood of higher than normal precipitation due to the La Nina conditions.
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Celebrating 50 years of OBWB
Today we celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Okanagan Basin Water Board – a local government agency that was formed in 1970 by the regional districts of the Okanagan to provide leadership on...
View ArticleBoard Report – October 2020
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 activities,...
View ArticleOkanagan Water Board celebrates 50 years with online speaker series to get...
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is celebrating its 50th anniversary, providing leadership on water issues in the valley, by hosting a public speaker series online. “We wanted to...
View ArticleOkanagan Water Board annual grant program opens with focus on water security
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is now accepting applications to its Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) grant program. With $350,000 available, applicants that...
View ArticleBoard Report – November 2020
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 activities,...
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Weather Report – November 2020
We saw record snowfall for the month of October, despite the previously-forecast warmer than normal temperatures. The La Nina conditions in the Pacific are expected to bring greater than...
View ArticleIsrael: A lesson in water management innovation for the Okanagan Rethinking...
Penticton Western News – November 14, 2020 Israel might be the last country many would associate with being a global leader in water implementation and conservation strategies. Situated amidst and...
View ArticleMussels limit milfoil moves – City of Vernon says restrictions on lake weed...
Castanet – November 21, 2020 Vernon city council wants more information on Rocky Mountain ridged mussels and how their protection is limiting Eurasian milfoil management in the east arm of Okanagan...
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Weather Report – December 2020
We continue to have moderate La Nina conditions, looking ahead for the winter. Forecasters are predicting a cold, snowy winter in Interior B.C. Good for skiers and the snow pack, and already well...
View ArticleOkanagan survey highlights water awareness
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 the valley and support for conservation...
View ArticleBoard Report – December 2020
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 activities,...
View ArticleOkanagan Nation Alliance earns full voting rights on water board
Kelowna Capital News – March 2, 2022 The Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA) has been granted full voting rights on financial matters pertaining to the area’s water management. Announced on Mar. 1, the...
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