The Okanagan watershed, or basin, is a narrow strip that spans from Armstrong to the US border and includes six main lakes – Okanagan, Kalamalka, Wood, Skaha, Vaseux and Osoyoos – and surrounding mountains.

To answer these questions, the Okanagan Basin Water Board has developed over 30 climate change indicators that can be viewed for annual or seasonal trends. These include temperature, precipitation, lake inflows, and streamflow categories.

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

The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) was instituted in 1970 as a collaboration of the three Okanagan regional districts to provide leadership on water issues spanning the valley. Advised by an innovative cross-disciplinary Council, the Board delivers programs and activities to promote coordinated water management throughout the basin.

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, projects, and policies of the Water Board.

Kelowna, B.C. – Syilx Territory – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is renewing its long-standing opposition to aquatic herbicides and pesticides in Okanagan Lakes. ... Read more

about climate change in the Okanagan. Background: Since the 1970s, the OBWB has identified and addressed water-related issues throughout the Okanagan Basin. The effects of climate change are becoming increasingly apparent through increased temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, changes in spring runoff events,

Basin-wide programs for watermilfoil control, wastewater infrastructure funding, and water research and management – benefiting all Okanagan residents. Advocating and representing local needs to senior government planners and policy makers – protecting Okanagan interests.

The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent teamwork skills to fill the position of Class 1 Driver and Milfoil Equipment Operator, reporting to the Deputy Administrator. This position involves operating aquatic weed control machines in the summer and winter seasons throughout the Okanagan Valley.

Welcome to the Okanagan Basin Water Quality Database, a collaborative project between the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB), Larratt Aquatic Consulting (LAC), and Okanagan municipalities and water suppliers.