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The Okanagan Basin Water Board
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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. https://linktr.ee/okanaganbasinwaterboard
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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social ยท 2d
๐ŸŒซ๏ธ What is that misty magic?! Itโ€™s not spooky โ€“ itโ€™s lake steam!
When chilly air hits warmer water, vapor rises and condenses into visible steam. ๐ŸŒฌ๏ธ + ๐ŸŒก๏ธ = ๐ŸŒซ๏ธ
Itโ€™s a common in fall and winter and yet another fascinating way our lakes are impacted by the changing seasons!
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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social ยท 4d
๐Ÿ’ง An aquifer is an underground layer of rock, sand, or gravel that holds waterโ€”kind of like a natural sponge beneath the ground. In the Okanagan, people drill wells into aquifers to bring this groundwater up for drinking, irrigation, and other uses.
#WaterWordWednesday: Get Informed. #Okanagan
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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social ยท 11d
Heard of the invasive mussel threat? Itโ€™s not just badโ€”itโ€™s billions-of-dollars-in-damage bad. ๐Ÿคฏ

But the Okanagan is fighting back with science! ๐Ÿ’ช

OBWB's James Littley was on AM1150 to explain a pioneering new project.

Check it out โžก๏ธ youtu.be/SGiY-3VBV_g

Read more at www.obwb.ca/news
OBWB Invests in โ€˜Artificial Dogโ€™s Noseโ€™: UBCO eDNA Mussel-Detection Tool
YouTube video by Okanagan Basin Water Board
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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social ยท 12d
Black streaks in the water? It could be charcoal. โšซ๐ŸŒŠ
Charcoal from wildfires or erosion can show up as powder or chunks. Itโ€™s natural, odourless, and leaves black smudges when touched.
Being curious is being #WaterWise! ๐Ÿ’ง๐ŸŒ
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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social ยท 23d
๐Ÿšจ Whatโ€™s the latest on water in the Okanagan?

โ„น๏ธLearn how weโ€™re advocating for stronger protections, seeking funding partners, and planning for long-term resilience.

๐Ÿ“˜ Read the full report: conta.cc/48piOCF
๐Ÿ“ฉSubscribe for OBWB updates: shorturl.at/gjISU
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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social ยท 24d
๐Ÿšจ ๐Ž๐ค๐š๐ง๐š๐ ๐š๐ง ๐ก๐ข๐ญ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ฎ๐ง๐ฉ๐ซ๐ž๐œ๐ž๐๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐ƒ๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐‹๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ ๐Ÿ’.๐Ÿšจ

That crisp fall air isn't fooling anyone. The Okanagan is now at an Drought Level 4, rare for this time of year.

๐Ÿ’งEvery drop saved matters.

๐Ÿ“ƒRead the latest Drought Bulletin: conta.cc/3VTJT9L
๐Ÿ“ฉSubscribe for OBWB updates: shorturl.at/gjISU
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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social ยท 24d
๐Ÿ‘€ ๐ƒ๐ˆ๐ƒ ๐˜๐Ž๐” ๐Š๐๐Ž๐–?! You can watch the action remotely!
ONA's Riverwatcher cam has captured several fish species, a muskrat, and even a river otter.

Click to watch the fish!: www.riverwatcherdaily.is?I=197
RiverWatcherDaily - A fish migration monitoring system
www.riverwatcherdaily.is
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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social ยท 24d
This achievement is not just a significant ecological win; it is a monumental step in fulfilling the ONA's mission of kล‚ cpฬ“ษ™lkฬ“ stimฬ“โ€”to return salmon to their natural habitats.
RiverWatcherDaily - A fish migration monitoring system
www.riverwatcherdaily.is
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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social ยท 24d
We were honored to witness the success of years of ONA dedication, observing scโ€™win (sockeye) salmon actively passing through the new passage.
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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social ยท 24d
๐Ÿ™limlษ™mt | Thank You to @ONA Fluvial Geomorphologist Zoe Eyjolfson for providing OBWB Directors and staff with an excellent tour of the ๐Ž๐ค๐š๐ง๐š๐ ๐š๐ง ๐‹๐š๐ค๐ž ๐ƒ๐š๐ฆ ๐๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ๐š๐ ๐ž this week.
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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social ยท 26d
๐ŸŒŠ The Okanagan Basin Water Board is investing $200,000 to partially fund a potentially groundbreaking UBCO-led project.

๐Ÿ“–Learn more here: conta.cc/4h8uITW
Subscribe for OBWB updates: shorturl.at/gjISU
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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social ยท Oct 3
โš ๏ธ Dead trees = danger.
Dry, neglected trees can fall, fuel fires, and threaten your home.

๐ŸŒณ Keep trees healthy with deep watering especially in dry spells.
๐Ÿ’ง Healthy trees are #WaterWise ๐Ÿ‘‰ cool your yard, save water and resist disease.

Be #FireSmart. Protect your home by protecting your trees. ๐Ÿ’š
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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social ยท Oct 3
๐ŸšจDon't be fooled by the fall weatherโ€”the Okanagan is still in drought!

๐ŸŸWith the Okanagan's drought level still at Level 3, our water is vital for farmers, firefighters, and fish migration.

๐Ÿ“–Read the latest Drought Bulletin: conta.cc/3Iuzy0V
๐Ÿ“ฉSubscribe for OBWB updates: shorturl.at/gjISU
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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social ยท Oct 1
Fall tip: Leave the leaves! ๐Ÿ‚ They're great for the ecosystem, providing winter habitat & enriching soil. Plus, they help retain moisture for spring! ๐Ÿ’งA #WaterWise win! Take the #MakeWaterWork Pledge & enter to WIN a $500 yard upgrade! ๐ŸŽ‰ MakeWaterWork.ca/Pledge

#GardenTips
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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social ยท Sep 30
Today, September 30, marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada โ€” a day to honour the children who never returned home, the survivors of residential schools, and the families and communities affected by these institutions.

#TruthAndReconciliation #EveryChildMatters
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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social ยท Sep 29
Adding mulch your garden every year is a win-win! ๐ŸŒฑ It insulates roots, retains moisture ๐Ÿ’ง, and enriches soil.

A simple by powerful #WaterWise step! Take the Pledge to #MakeWaterWork & enter to WIN! ๐ŸŽ‰ MakeWaterWork.ca/Pledge

#OkanaganBasinWaterBoard
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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social ยท Sep 28
Happy #BCRiversDay! ๐ŸŽ‰Our rivers are the vital arteries of our water system. They act as highways for fish, replenish groundwater, and provide us with places to fish, float, and relax. What's your favourite Okanagan river?๐ŸŒŠ

#OkanaganRiver #SimilkameenRiver #MissionCreek #ShingleCreek #OkanaganValley
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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social ยท Sep 26
"Making #WaterWork smarter so we can grow fresh fruit for another 100 years!" ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿฅ• Jennay, 4th-gen farmer at Paynter's Fruit Market. Her family's #WaterWise legacy helps secure our food future! Take the #MakeWaterWork Pledge & you could win! Enter at MakeWaterWork.ca/Pledge.
#WestKelowna
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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social ยท Sep 22
Take the Pledge to embrace #xeriscape ๐Ÿ’š choose beautiful plants that thrive in the dry Okanagan.๐ŸŒธ

Find recommended #WaterWise plants on our website!

Take the Pledge to Make Water Work ๐Ÿ‘‰ commit to WaterWise gardening & enter for a chance to WIN! โœจ MakeWaterWork.ca/Pledge
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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social ยท Sep 21
The Okanagan Nation Alliance is bringing salmon home! ๐ŸŸ But the fish need our helpโ€”and cold, clean water to survive. Our yards are big water users. Take the #MakeWaterWork Pledge to help protect our rivers and bring the salmon home! MakeWaterWork.ca/Pledge

#MakeWaterWork
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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social ยท Sep 19
Fragile Okanagan food systems are at risk! ๐ŸŸ Invasive mussels threaten beloved salmon & native species, disrupting our delicate aquatic balance. Protect our vital resources! Learn how: DontMoveAMussel.ca.
SHARE MEMORIES, NOT INVASIVE MUSSELS. ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿž๏ธ
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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social ยท Sep 18
Want a garden that thrives in the Okanagan? โ˜€๏ธ Take the Pledge to choose drought-tolerant, native & low-water plants.

๐Ÿ”ฅThese plants look gorgeous and save water.

Explore our Make Water Work Plant Collection๐Ÿ‘‰MakeWaterWork.ca/plants

Take the Pledge ๐Ÿ‘‰ MakeWaterWork.ca/Pledge
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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social ยท Sep 16
From Septโ€“May, salmon eggs & fry grow in Okanagan creeksโ€”one step can crush hundreds of eggs & fry. Keep dogs, kids & feet out to protect them. ๐Ÿšซ๐Ÿฅพ
Help protect Okanagan salmon and support Okanagan Nation Allianceโ€™s salmon rehab efforts by giving fish space to thrive. ๐ŸŸ #MakeWaterWork #OkanaganSalmon
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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social ยท Sep 15
Invasive mussels fundamentally change lakes! ๐Ÿคฏ They clear water, making it warmer & deeper. This habitat shift harms native plants & fish. Protect our Okanagan! Learn more: DontMoveAMussel.ca.
SHARE MEMORIES, NOT INVASIVE MUSSELS. โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŒŠ
#DontMoveAMussel #InvasiveSpecies #Okanagan
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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social ยท Sep 14
๐Ÿ‚ Fall planting tip: FireSmart = WaterWise! ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ’ง Protect your home from wildfire by choosing fire-resistant, water-saving plants. A smart landscape reduces risk & conserves water.

Take the Pledge to Make Water Work & enter to WIN a $500 yard upgrade! ๐ŸŽ‰ MakeWaterWork.ca/pledge