Okanagan and Similkameen Waterways Remain Free of Invasive Mussels
OASISS technician sampling Osoyoos Lake for invasive mussels.Photo Credit: Neil Bousquet Summerland, BC – The Okanagan and Similkameen Invasive Species Society (OASISS) is celebrating another year free of invasive mussels. The society has been monitoring Okanagan...
LAST CALL FOR SAT. OCT 26 OLWQS BEER & BURGER FUNDRAISER AT THE SAGE!
OLWQS conducts shoreline cleanup with Osoyoos Elementary School Students
As part of its ongoing educational program for primary school aged children, the Osoyoos Lake Water Quality Society undertakes an annual shoreline cleanup of beaches in Osoyoos. On October 8th, 2024 the cleanup took place at Gyro Beach, in midtown Osoyoos....
OLWQS paints yellow fish as a reminder to be mindful about what goes into the storm drain on your street
Photo Credit: Neil Bousquet Kudos to our gracious volunteers from the Osoyoos Lake Water Quality Society (OLWQS) who set aside a few hours Sunday morning to repaint the yellow fish symbols (using non-toxic materials) adjacent to the numerous storm drains throughout...
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Honoring our volunteers at the Osoyoos Lake Water Quality Society
The Osoyoos Lake Water Quality Society (OLWQS) held its annual Volunteer Appreciation event in September. OLWQS is privileged to have such wonderful volunteers giving their time to work on our research boat collecting important data which goes to the Ministry Of...
Get the Scoop on Eurasian Milfoil, Sonora Centre, August 14, 1PM
Did you know that the fine for failure to stop at a Mandatory Watercraft Inspection Station in BC has been upgraded to $690 + A new BC law makes it illegal to transport a watercraft with the Drain Plug still in place.
Failure to stop at an Invasive Mussel Inspection Station will result in a fine of $690 and potential detention of your watercraft until it is deemed to be free of invasive mussels. Photo Credit: Neil Bousquet
BC Mussel Defense Program provides locals with update on Invasive Mussels
The Osoyoos Lake Water Society organized a special event at the Osoyoos Activity Centre on July 24 that provided local residents with an an informative update, discussion and decontamination demonstration of the importance of everyone to Clean, Drain and Dry...
TOWN OF OSOYOOS urges residents and visitors to Protect OSOYOOS LAKE from invasive species such as Quagga and Zebra Mussels
Help Protect Our Lake from Invasive Mussels! With summer in full swing the Town of Osoyoos would like to remind water users to "CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY" their watercrafts and water recreation equipment (boats, paddleboards, kayaks, canoes, inflatables, fishing gear,...
Brock Jackson interviews Birgit Arnstein about the OLWQS’ free public event Wednesday July 24 at 1PM at the Osoyoos Activity Centre near Gyro Park
Today on the Brock Jackson Show, Birgit Arnstein, President, Osoyoos Lake Water Quality Society talked about their big public event on Wednesday July 24th at 1:00 PM at the Osoyoos Activity Centre near Gyro Park. Learn first hand how you can protect Osoyoos Lake from...
OLWQ participates in July 1st Cherry Fiesta parade and Info booth at Gyro Park
You couldn't have asked for better weather than July 1, 2024. As it has for many years, the Osoyoos Lake Water Quality Society participated in the Cherry Fiesta Parade and set up an information booth at Gyro Park next to OASISS (Okanagan and Similkameen Invasive...
