OLWQS conducts shoreline cleanup with Osoyoos Elementary School Students
by OsoyoosLake | Oct 8, 2024 | Local News
OLWQS president Birgit Arnstein, has a talk with Osoyoos elementary school students about the importance of keeping Osoyoos Lake free of toxins, garbage and pollution by conducting a shoreline cleanup supervised by their teachers. PC Neil Bousquet
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. The morning began with an educational discussion with elementary school children about the importance of keeping garbage and toxic substances out of Osoyoos Lake.
Osoyoos students were given safety instructions about picking up garbage at Gyro Beach. Students were supplied with protective gloves and garbage bags. PC Neil Bousquet
This year’s chat by OLWQS president, Birgit Arnstein began with conversation with students about the importance of keeping Osoyoos Lake in pristine condition so that future generations can continue to enjoy all the attributes of the lake that they have experienced. Arnstein also explained that students needed to wear protective gloves and be mindful not to pickup sharp objects.
Birgit Arnstein talks with elementary school students about the importance of keeping Osoyoos Lake pristine for future generations to enjoy and experience the beauty of the lake as much as they have. Photo Credit: Neil Bousquet
She also reminded the students of the recently completed Yellow Fish symbols painted beside storm grates in Osoyoos, and the importance of making sure their neighbours do not dump toxic substances (ie. oil, coolant, paint etc.) in the storm water grates that could eventually kill wildlife such as fish. The children then proceeded with the cleanup under the supervision of their teachers.
Students set out on a beautiful sunny October morning to conduct a shoreline cleanup at Gyro Park. Photo Credit: Neil Bousquet
