Message from the Osoyoos Lake Water Quality Society's president, Birgit Arnstein. "The Osoyoos Lake Water Quality Society (OLWQ)  has long enjoyed the support of La Stella Winery. This year we have been invited to participate in their 3D Non-profit advent calendar at...

The Osoyoos Lake Water Quality Society sold out its annual Beer & Burger fundraiser at the Sage on November 14.  In this posting are a few pictures from the event that featured a silent auction, prize draws, wine basket draws, live music and a live auction. As...

Help the Osoyoos Water Quality Society to continue to do its water research and its educational initiatives, (like Yellow Fish paintings at storm drains),  all aimed work to help keep our gorgeous Osoyoos Lake beautiful so that future generations can enjoy it as much...

https://www.castanet.net/news/Oliver-Osoyoos/575122/Yellow-fish-near-Osoyoos-storm-drains-honour-waterways Oliver/Osoyoos News   Yellow fish near Osoyoos storm drains honour waterways Yellow fish appear in town Sarah Crookall - Sep 29, 2025 / 12:02 pm | Story: 575122...

The Osoyoos Lake Water Quality Society (OLWQS) celebrated World Rivers Day today with some of its hard working volunteers painting yellow fish beside Osoyoos storm drains. Protecting our lake and educating the public is the mandate of our society. Yellow Fish by storm...

by Birgit Arnstein, President, OLWQS The Osoyoos Lake Water Quality Society held its annual Volunteer Appreciation event in September at the home of Bob and Deb Sherwood,  at the home of Bob and Deb Sherwood, both long time volunteers with OLWQS! Also a BIG THANK YOU...

Milfoil ladened year for Okanagan lakes  CASTANET Kathy Michaels - Aug 5, 2025 / 4:00 am | Story: 564922     It’s been a particularly weedy year for several Okanagan-area lakes, according to the organization tasked with milfoil maintenance. James Littley, chief...

The Osoyoos Lake Water Quality Society (OLWQS) supported the 2025 Cherry Festival Parade by showcasing it research pontoon watercraft which will once again take important water measurements on the Canadian side of Osoyoos Lake that will be used by Supported entirely...

It is with great sadness that we share the news of Stu Wells passing.  Stu was a long-time volunteer with the Osoyoos Lake Water Quality Society (OLWQS).  He was a fond of providing interesting information about the lake, and as "Boat Captain”  he was always shared...

Invasive milfoil cleanup delayed in Osoyoos Lake due to low water levels Invasive weed cleanup late Chelsea Powrie - Mar 30, 2025 / 4:00 am | Story: 541324 Photo: Osoyoos Lake Water Quality Society Milfoil in bloom in Osoyoos Lake Osoyoos Lake water levels are too low...

One of our partners in the ongoing stewardship of Osoyoos Lake, the Okanagan Basin Water Board  (OBWB), has just promoted James Littley to the newly created  position of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Congratulations James!  Littley has been with OBWB for 13...

Oliver council on board in fight against mussels   CASTANET Chelsea Powrie - Feb 25, 2025 / 2:23 pm | Story: 53   Oliver council will be urging the provincial government to strengthen its defence program against invasive mussels. At Monday's meeting, town council...