Shuswap still mussel-free John Lawless - Dec 7, 2020 / 10:28 am | Story: 318548 Source: Castanet.netPhoto: Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species SocietyShelter Bay pier on Arrow Lakes Reservoir, which is tested bi-weekly for invasive mussels, and none were found in 2020....

Kelowna   Okanagan residents are becoming more aware of water conservation and protection concerns Water awareness increasing Castanet.net Miriam Halpenny - Dec 4, 2020 / 7:00 pm Photo: Contributed A new survey conducted by the Okanagan Basin...

2020 Water Quality Data Summary The Osoyoos Lake Water Quality Society's hard working measurement crews have completed their pontoon water sampling research for the year. Under the meticulous direction of John Gates, the OLWQS has assembled water data from four areas...

Salmon Arm News Invasive Asian clams found in Shuswap Lake John Lawless - Salmon Arm News Sep 16, 2020 / 4:23 pm | Story: 310800 Photo: Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society Asian clams Invasive Asian clam populations have been found in two locations of Shuswap...

Okanagan Basin Water Board aims to increase hydrometric information network across the valley Measuring, conserving Jon Manchester - Castanet.net Sep 14, 2020 / 11:54 am | Story: 310271 Photo: Contributed The Okanagan Basin Water Board plans to initiate a water...

Okanagan Lake water management concerns endorsed by water board By BARRY GERDING, Lake Country Calendar Water board offers initial support for Peachland council’s call to review water level policies A call by Peachland council for a review of the current lake level...

ENVIRONMENT Invasive mussels: 10 boats, 5 bound for Okanagan, stopped by B.C. conservation officers By Doyle Potenteau Global News Posted August 15, 2020 5:46 pm At left, Kilo, a K9 dog trained to sniff out zebra mussels. At right, zebra mussels, an invasive...

No extra money for mussel funding says government Ron Seymour Jul 9, 2020 Osoyoos Mayor Sue McKortoff A pandemic-related ated request to expand a boat inspection program aimed at stopping invasive mussels at B.C’s borders has been rejected by the provincial...

B.C. conservation officers are on the lookout for this invasive species this summer The province estimates that the potential economic impact of these invasive mussels to hydropower, agricultural irrigation, municipal water supplies and recreational boating could...

Penticton Invasive species group launches educational video series on the dangers of zebra, quagga mussels in Okanagan Video shows risk of mussels Chelsea Powrie - Jun 11, 2020 / 11:03 am | Story: 302499 Contributed OASISS The Okanagan and Similkameen Invasive Species...

Kudos to the Town of Osoyoos for braving the inclement weather this week to install our "Love Our Lake" banners around Osoyoos. We believe it is important to remind both residents and visitors to our gorgeous town, that everyone needs to be vigilant in order to keep...

Don't forget about mussels John Lawless - May 14, 2020 / 11:15 am | Story: 300019 Photo: Contributed The Okanagan Basin Water Board wants to make sure the fight against zebra and quagga mussels doesn't get lost amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The board hopes the pandemic...