EF 2026 CONFERENCE
OCT. 7 – 9, 2026
KELOWNA, B.C.
siwłkʷ WATER FOR ALL – OUR RESPONSIBILITY
The Environmental Flows Conference is returning
October 2026
Science, Stewardship, and Living Rivers
The Okanagan Nation Alliance, the Okanagan Basin Water Board, and the Canadian Water Resources Association welcome you to the 2026 Environmental Flows Conference — bringing together researchers, water managers, and Indigenous knowledge holders from across Canada and around the world to advance the science, policy, and practice of environmental flows.
Location: Coast Capri Hotel, 1171 Harvey Ave., Kelowna, B.C.
Dates: Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 7 a.m. to Friday, Oct. 9, 2026
Hosted in Collaboration
Environmental Flows 2026 is the third conference in this series and this year is hosted by the Okanagan Basin Water Board, the Okanagan Nation Alliance, and the Canadian Water Resources Association. Bringing together local, national and international expertise, the conference provides a forum to advance dialogue, share knowledge, and lived experiences to support the future of sustainable environmental flows.
You Should Be Here
Join a multi-disciplinary network of expert First Nations, practitioners, and policymakers dedicated to the future of environmental flows in a changing climate.
Policy & Insight
Get an insider’s view of evolving water management and water legislation in B.C. and beyond.
Networking
Connect with fisheries managers, First Nations, and NGOs in a collaborative environment.
Industry in Action
Mix and mingle with a diverse cross-section of experts in fisheries, wastewater, hydroelectricity, hydrologists, and more.
Indigenous Leadership
Learn directly from Syilx knowledge keepers through the siwłkʷ (water) For All framework.
Technical Excellence
Explore cutting-edge modelling and data-driven solutions for climate-resilient water systems.
Collaborative Action
Move from discussion to implementation with regional partners like the OBWB and CWRA.
Speak at EF 2026
The Environmental Flows Conference is now seeking submissions to speak at the conference in Kelowna, Oct. 7 – 9.
Sponsor a Sustainable Water Future
Sponsor the 2026 Environmental Flows Conference in beautiful Kelowna, BC.
Benefits of Sponsorship
- Strategic and tailored sponsorship opportunities.
- Targeted audience engagement.
- Sponsor with industry leaders.
See the 2026 Environmental Flows Conference
Sponsorship Package
Deadline to sponsor the Environmental Flows Conference is August 31, 2026.
We respectfully acknowledge that the Environmental Flows Conference is planned and held on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded tm̓xʷúlaʔxʷ land of the Syilx Okanagan people who have resided here since time immemorial.
We honor and respect this land and the siwłkʷ water which flows through the valley and connects us all.
Where to Stay
View official accommodations and other recommended hotel options available to EF2026 attendees.