Federal invasive mussel response ‘falls far short’, says Okanagan Basin Water Board
Federal invasive mussel response 'falls far short', says Okanagan Water Board The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is not impressed with a recent federal funding announcement to prevent invasive species from entering Western Canadian waterways. On Wednesday,...
CONCERN OVER MUSSEL FUNDS
Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) concerned about possible cuts to federal invasive mussel control funding Ongoing monitoring for invasive mussel larvae through veliger water sampling at various marinas on Osoyoos Lake is one of the methods used to keep our lakes...
Okanagan Lakes remain free of Invasive Mussels
Okanagan and Similkameen Invasive Species Society (OASISS) Summerland, BC (January 04, 2024) – Another year of sampling suggests the Okanagan Valley lakes remain free of invasive mussels. This information comes on the heels of devastating news from the United...
Invasive mussels could cost BC economy $129 million annually if they take hold
"If senior governments fail to act, local governments and First Nations in B.C. will bear the brunt of managing and paying for the costs of invasive mussel mitigation," water board executive director Anna Warwick Sears says in a letter to Vernon City Council. Read...
Osoyoos Lake water monitoring data is in for 2023
The dedication of the research boat Captains and its skilled crew members who monitor and measure the water quality of Osoyoos Lake during the summer months has posted the results of its findings below. Kudos to our departing Data Manager John Gates for his attention...
OLWQS hosts annual volunteer appreciation event
The volunteers that enable the Osoyoos Lake Water Quality Society (OLWQS) to play the vital role in water quality monitoring that it does, were honoured over the weekend. The society’s Annual Volunteer Appreciation Event paid tribute to the “support and participation...
Volunteers prep OLWQS’ Scientific boat for winter
It takes a lot of volunteers to get the OLWQS' scientific pontoon boat ready to withstand the fickle Okanagan winters. Following its final outing on Osoyoos Lake, Dave Kumka and Iain Fraser securely transferred the boat to its sturdy trailer and transported it to its...
OLWQS Hosts Annual Volunteer Appreciation Event
The Osoyoos Lake Water Quality Society (OLWQS) could not function as we do, without the support and participation of all our talented and generous volunteers," says President, Birgit Arnstein. "Their wide range of knowledge, skills and experience in a variety of...
Pull-the-plug laws are being considered for boaters
Pull-the-plug laws considered for boaters Penticton Herald, Sept 5, 2023, Penticton Herald Staff People hauling boats into B.C. next year may have to ensure the vessel’s drain plug is pulled before they cross the provincial border. So-called ‘pull-the-plug’...
50% of boats with Invasive Mussels headed to Thompson-Okanagan
Kelowna News Half the boats carrying invasive mussels into BC heading to Thompson-Okanagan Rob Munro Conservation Officer Sgt. Cynthia Mann with Major checking a boat for invasive mussels. Image Credit: Submitted/OBWB-OkWaterWise August 19, 2023 - 6:00 AM Out of eight...
Osoyoos Lake mussel query shows public education is working!
CASTANET Oliver/Osoyoos Osoyoos Lake mussel query shows public education working INVASIVE MUSSEL SCARE Don Urquhart - Aug 15, 2023 / 11:30 am | Story: 4418 Story created by Castanet's Don Urquhart To view Don Urquhart's original Castanet story, please follow the link...
OLWQS information day at Buy-Low Foods achieves goals
"We had a great team of volunteers for our first ever combo event at Buy-Low Foods in Osoyoos that included the OLWQS information table and BBQ hot dogs," says the Society's president, Birgit Arnstein. "It was a terrific three-hour event where we got to meet grocery...
