OLWQS supports 2025 Cherry Fiesta Parade with colourful float
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...
Remembering our Captain Stu Wells
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 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...
Okanagan Basin Water Board appoints James Littley to Chief Operating Officer
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 Town Council on board against invasive mussels
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...
Kudos to OLWQS volunteers who prepared 2024 water findings for Osoyoos Lake
Many thanks to the hard working and diligent boat crews of the the Osoyoos Lake Water Quality Society who have completed their pontoon water sampling research for 2024. Under the meticulous direction of Trevor Reeves, the OLWQS has assembled water data from four areas...
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...
Save the DATE Sat Oct 26 and BUY your tickets before we sell out!
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...
