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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 22h

💧🌙 Make every drop count. At night! Set a timer between midnight and 6 a.m. reduces evaporation and helps make every drop count. Know your local watering restrictions and take the pledge: MakeWaterWork.ca/Pledge #MakeWaterWork

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

🏞️We’re grateful to welcome Jordan Coble as the keynote speaker for the Environmental Flows Gala. There are still a few seats left at the Environmental Flows Conference: 📍 Kelowna, BC | Oct 7–9 🎟️ Register now — www.ef2026.ca/registration

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🌊We're pleased to welcome Zoe Eyjolfson, Fluvial Geomorphologist with the Okanagan Nation Alliance, to this year's conference. It’s not too late to attend EF2026! 📍 Kelowna, BC | Oct 7–9, 2026 🎟️ Register now — www.ef2026.ca/registration

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

💧 We're pleased to welcome Dominik Gallenberger, lecturer and researcher at the University of Innsbruck, to this year's conference. Presenting on Rivers as Reluctant Historians: When Metric Authority Outruns the Archive. 📍 Kelowna, BC | Oct 7–9 🎟️ www.ef2026.ca/registration

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🌊We're honoured to welcome Summer Raven Saulis, Environmental Projects Coordinator with Bilijk Wolastoqiyik First Nation, as a keynote speaker at this year's Environmental Flows Conference. There’s still time to hear Summer speak: 📍 Kelowna, BC | Oct 7–9 www.ef2026.ca/registration

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

💧Registration for the 2026 Environmental Flows Conference closes soon. If you have been considering attending, now is the time to secure one of the few remaining spots! 📅 October 7-9, 2026 📍 Kelowna, B.C. Register today: www.ef2026.ca/registration/ #OkanaganBasinWaterBoard

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

💧 Which Okanagan community will be crowned the 2026 Make Water Work Community Champ? The race is nearly over! Final standings will be set Oct. 2. Help your community climb the rankings by taking the pledge today: 👉 www.MakeWaterWork.ca/Pledge

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🎙️ Speaker spotlight: Dr. Nathanael Bergbusch, a Post Doctoral Scholar in the School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability at the University of Waterloo, joins us at EF2026 this fall. Don't miss it! 📍 Kelowna, BC | Oct 7–9 🎟️ Register now — www.ef2026.ca

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

⚠️ The Okanagan is experiencing severe water scarcity and drought. 💧 Read up on municipal water guidelines and take proactive steps to use even less. 👉 Adjust sprinklers to water plants, not pavement. 🙌 Take the pledge: www.makewaterwork.ca/pledge 🎉Enter to WIN one of two $1,000 yard upgrades!

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Imagine an Okanagan summer where our iconic lake lifestyle is gone.🌊❌ If invasive mussels take over, they’ll ruin the very things that make living here so special. 💧 Learn how to protect our valley lifestyle at DontMoveAMussel.ca/Prevention #DontMoveAMussel #OkanaganValley

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🍂 This fall you can protect your yard AND protect Okanagan water. 💧 Replacing water-thirsty turf with climate-resilient plants keeps your yard looking vibrant year-round. Explore Make Water Work plants & Take the Pledge to Make Water Work at makewaterwork.ca/Pledge.

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Excited to welcome Dr. Eric Stein! On applying the California Environmental Flows Framework to Inform Diverse Water Management Decisions. 🌊 @cwranational/bsky.social 📍 Kelowna, BC | Oct 7–9 🎟️ Register now — www.ef2026.ca

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Meet Gerald de Jager, one of the experts bringing global water management experience to #EF2026 this fall. Joining from South Africa, Gerald will present on Risk-based Approach for Competing Water Use and Environmental Needs. 📍 Kelowna, BC | Oct 7–9 🎟️ www.ef2026.ca

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Meet Dr. Wendy Monk, Research Scientist in the Watershed Hydrology and Ecology Research Division at Environment and Climate Change Canada,. 📍 Kelowna, BC | Oct 7–9 🎟️ Register now — www.ef2026.ca @cwranational.bsky.social

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

💧🏡 In late Sept. or early Oct.: 1. Drain remaining water to irrigate deep roots before the ground freezes. 2. Disconnect from downspouts so fall rain and winter snowmelt flows away from your home. 3. Clean out and store your barrel indoors or inverted. Visit👉 MakeWaterWork.ca/Pledge

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The Sept. Board Report is here ⬇️ ⚠️ 2027 water scarcity concerns growing ‼️ Golden mussels may be a bigger threat than thought 🤝 Meeting with minister on key water issues 💧 OBWB Dr. Jatel promoted to Senior Director 📄 2026 Annual Report released conta.cc/4xUXzmh

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The Environmental Flows Conference Agenda is now LIVE. Explore three days of engaging presentations, expert speakers, and conversations on the future of water management, science, policy, and stewardship. 📍 Kelowna, BC | Oct 7 – 9 🎟️ www.ef2026.ca/agenda/

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

💧The Environmental Flows Conference 2026 wouldn't be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. To become a conference sponsor or learn more about our sponsors visit: ef2026.ca/sponsors 📍 Kelowna, BC | Oct 7–9 🎟️ Registration: www.ef2026.ca

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

💧Your water utility sets watering restrictions based on real-time water availability, demand and future needs. When you follow local restrictions, you help ensure there’s enough water for our entire valley Take the Pledge to Make Water Work at MakeWaterWork.ca/Pledge.

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

✅ Check your local watering restrictions weekly and adjust your cleaning plans accordingly. Small changes = big impact. 🙌 Take the pledge: www.makewaterwork.ca/pledge 🎉Enter to WIN one of two $1,000 yard upgrades! #Okanagan #GardeningTips #WaterConservation

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

🎉 Congratulations to 17-year-old Métis artist Bronwyn Frost of Vernon, B.C. whose inspiring artwork has been selected as the winning design for the Environmental Flows 2026 Conference logo! ℹ️ Read more about the contest and what inspired her here: conta.cc/4cGEcVj

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

💧Protect Okanagan water levels by following local water restrictions & following Make Water Work tips. Fix leaks, adjust heads, and water based on conditions, not habit. 🙌 Take the pledge: www.makewaterwork.ca/pledge 🎉Enter to WIN 1 of 2 $1,000 yard upgrades! #Okanagan #Gardening

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

This full-day pre-conference workshop offers hands-on training, field experience, and networking with practitioners, consultants, academics, and vendors. 📅Oct. 6, 2026 ⏰8am - 5pm 📍Kelowna, BC 💲CWRA Members: $60 | Non-Members: $120 bit.ly/4hYwLwa

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Drought conditions across the Okanagan Basin continue to intensify, making smart water use more critical than ever. Find your local watering restrictions, and see where your household can stretch conservation efforts even further. Take the Pledge at makewaterwork.ca.

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Invasive mussels cause algeal blooms. This: 🚫 Makes the water unsafe for recreation 😵 Is harmful to fish and wildlife ⚠️Clogs city water intakes ☠️ Makes water toxic to drink Learn how you can protect our lakes: dontmoveamussel.ca/Prevention

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

📢 We're excited to announce the theme of the 2026 Environmental Flows Conference: Connecting Flows, People, and Ecosystems. Kelowna, BC | Oct 7–9 Register now for early-bird rates — www.ef2026.ca Sponsor: www.ef2026.ca/sponsors/

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

#InvasiveMussels could cost the Okanagan more than $40 MILLION EACH YEAR! 🤯 Our fish, beaches, drinking water, economy, & more are at risk. Protect our home! Learn how: dontmoveamussel.ca. SHARE MEMORIES, NOT INVASIVE MUSSELS. ❤️ #DontMoveAMussel #Okanagan #InvasiveSpecies

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

‼️Okanagan ecosystems are at risk! 🐢 Invasive mussels destroy habitats & harm native species. Protect our wildlife & lakes! Learn how to prevent the spread: DontMoveAMussel.ca. SHARE MEMORIES, NOT INVASIVE MUSSELS. 💚🏞️ #DontMoveAMussel #Ecosystems #InvasiveSpecies

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Water smarter, not harder 🌙 Following your local watering restrictions saves water, and watering between dusk and dawn helps reduce evaporation and strengthens your plants💧 🙌 Take the pledge: www.MakeWaterWork.ca/pledge 🎉Enter to WIN 1 of 2 $1,000 yard upgrades!

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

🚤 Before you hit the road or the water, thoroughly check and clean THESE 13 SPOTS on your boat and trailer for invasive species. Protect the Okanagan, 🛑 Don't Move A Mussel. Find detailed info at DontMoveAMussel.ca/Prevention #CleanDrainDry #DontMoveAMussel #InvasiveSpecies

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

📸 What Does Drought Look Like to You? How to participate: 📷 Snap a photo showing drought impact where you live, work, or play 📩Share it with us at communications@obwb.ca ℹ️Include a short caption: where it was taken and what it shows Learn more about the conference at ef2026.ca/.

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Imagine an Okanagan summer where you can’t go barefoot at the beach. 🚫 👣🌊☀️ If invasive mussels infest our lakes, their razor-sharp shells will carpet our shorelines. 💧Learn how at DontMoveAMussel.ca/Prevention #DontMoveAMussel #CleanDrainDry #OkanaganValley #OkanaganLife

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

🌊 Excited to welcome Dr. Kris Taniguchi-Quan to the #EF2026 stage this October! 📍 Kelowna, BC | Oct 7–9 🎟️ Register now — www.ef2026.ca 🤝 Sponsor: www.ef2026.ca/sponsors/ #EF2026 #WaterScience #CallForSpeakers #Kelowna #WaterPolicy #Sustainability

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

🌊Excited to welcome Dr. Kris Taniguchi-Quan to the #EF2026 stage this October! 📍 Kelowna, BC | Oct 7–9 🎟️ Register now for early-bird rates — www.ef2026.ca 🤝 Sponsor: www.ef2026.ca/sponsors/

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

⚠️ Drought conditions are worsening in the Okanagan. There's less water for firefighting. 💧 One way you can help is by saving water. 🏠 It's not just one house. It's not just one lawn. If we all do our part, we CAN collectively have an impact on water. MakeWaterWork.ca

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

The Okanagan is a world-renowned destination, drawing visitors with our pristine lakes. ☀️🎣 But the arrival of invasive mussels could put an end to this. We can protect our tourism industry and the future of the Okanagan. ℹ️Learn more at DontMoveAMussel.ca. #DontMoveAMussel #OkanaganTourism

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Meet Dr. Wendy Monk, Research Scientist in the Watershed Hydrology and Ecology Research Division at Environment and Climate Change Canada. 📍 Kelowna, BC | Oct 7–9 🎟️ Register now — www.ef2026.ca 🤝 Sponsor: www.ef2026.ca/sponsors

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

The Okanagan is in Drought Level 5. A quick irrigation tune-up can save water. Fix leaks, adjust heads, and water based on conditions, not habit. And remember to follow your local watering restrictions and only water on your designated days. 🙌 Take the pledge: www.MakeWaterWork.ca/pledge

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Invasive mussels can spread on boats, paddleboards, kayaks and other watercraft, but preventing them is simple. Take the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association’s 7 Generations Pledge and help uphold sustainable tourism. 💧Learn more at www.thompsonokanagan.com/pledge DontMoveAMussel.ca

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

This is our home. Osoyoos Mayor Sue McKortoff knows when we make good #WaterWise choices we protect our lakes and secure water for fish, food, and firefighting efforts. 💧 Remember to follow local watering restrictions. 💧 Pledge to Make Water Work at MakeWaterWork.ca/Pledge

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

🎙️ Speaker spotlight: Dr. Rebecca Tharme , Director, Riverfutures Ltd. joins #EF2026 to talk Governance, Policy, and Cultural Flows! 📍 Kelowna, BC | Oct 7–9 🎟️ Register now — www.ef2026.ca 🤝 Sponsor: www.ef2026.ca/sponsors/ #WaterScience #CallForSpeakers

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

💧 Why does saving water matter to YOU? 👉 Visit MakeWaterWork.ca to explore 100+ plants perfect for our climate, get water-saving tips, and take the pledge — you can enter to win 1 of 2 $1,000 prizes to transform your outdoor space.

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Imagine an Okanagan summer where kids can’t safely play at the beach. 🌊❌ If invasive mussels infest our lakes, their razor-sharp shells will carpet our shorelines and park infrastructure. 💧 Learn how to protect our lakes at DontMoveAMussel.ca/Prevention

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

3 hours. Zero cost. Real results. The Climate Action Pathway gives Kelowna businesses the tools to lower energy costs, cut waste, and build a plan that works with hands-on support every step of the way. Funded by the City of Kelowna. greenstep.ca/climate-action-training-kelowna #Kelowna

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Imagine an Okanagan summer where the kids can't play in the sand without getting hurt. 🌊❌ If invasive invasive mussels infest Okanagan lakes, their razor-sharp shells will pile up on beaches, ruining sand-castle days. 💧 Learn how to protect our sandy shores at DontMoveAMussel.ca/Prevention

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

🍷 David Paterson, Winemaker at Tantalus Vineyards, discusses what sustainable viticulture looks like on the ground. You can help farmers by making water work in your own yard by following your local water restrictions. 💧 Take the Pledge to Make Water Work at MakeWaterWork.ca/Pledge

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

🎉Great news for the Okanagan and beyond: a community fundraising campaign led by local Rotary clubs has raised more than $580,000 — to help develop a portable eDNA tool that could detect invasive mussels on watercraft in real time. ℹ️ conta.cc/4vWo9th

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

If invasive zebra, quagga, or golden mussels infest our lakes they will litter beaches with razor-sharp shells, smell awful, clog water intake pipes, destroy wooden docks, & pollute water with toxic algae blooms. 💧Learn how to protect out lakes at DontMoveAMussel.ca/Prevention

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The Okanagan Basin Water Board @obwb.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Your lawn called. It said it doesn't need as much water as you think 😅💧 Outdoor irrigation is the second-largest water use in the valley. Let's do better together. 🙌 Take the pledge: www.MakeWaterWork.ca/pledge 🎉Enter to WIN 1 of 2 $1,000 yard upgrades!

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