Environmental Flows Conference 2026 -siwłkʷ WATER FOR ALL

The Okanagan Basin Water Board, the Okanagan Nation Alliance, and the Canadian Water Resources Association, BC Branch are excited to host siwłkʷ WATER FOR ALL Environmental Flows Conference 2026, October 7-9, 2026, in Kelowna, BC.

This conference will bring together representatives from national and international organizations engaged in water management or research, including fisheries and water managers, First Nations, regulators, policy-makers, academia, funders, and NGOs.

The conference will cover several main themes and focus on the state of knowledge of Environmental Flows in B.C., as well as recent Environmental Flows-related work in the Okanagan and elsewhere in Canada and the United States.

WHEN: October 7-9, 2026 WHERE: Coast Capri Hotel – 1171 Harvey Ave, Kelowna, BC

To be a sponsor for the conference, please

Registration includes:

• Full attendance at the 3-day Environmental Flows Conference, October 7-9, 2026.
• Breakfasts, lunches, and refreshment breaks throughout the conference.
• Welcoming Reception on the evening of October 7, 2026, providing an opportunity to connect with fellow delegates, speakers, and sponsors.
• Optional "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?" Networking experience following the Welcoming Reception, allowing attendees to enjoy dinner in smaller groups hosted throughout Kelowna.
• Banquet Dinner on October 8, 2026. Guests may be added during registration for an additional $200 per person.
• Early morning wellness activities, including yoga and guided walks.
• Optional pre-conference experiences, including Okanagan wine tours and field trip opportunities, showcasing the region's unique water, environmental, agricultural, and cultural features.
• Networking opportunities with water managers, researchers, Indigenous leaders, policymakers, industry professionals, and community partners.

Note: Additional information regarding pre-conference tours, field trips, workshops, and the "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?" program will be released as details are finalized.

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION CLOSES on September 7th, 2026

REGISTRATION CLOSES October 5th, 2026.