Collaborations

We work with many regional, provincial, national and international organizations who use the data we collect for decision making and their own initiatives. Many of these collaborators provide expertise and outreach support to us through speakers, joint forums, literature and more.

Do you represent an organization that might benefit from sharing information and resources with OLWQS? Let's talk! Please email us at olwqs4info@gmail.com, or telephone us at 250.408.5460.

OSOYOOS

Town of Osoyoos has provided OLWQS with sustainment grants, as well as support for our data collection infrastructure.

OKANAGAN REGION

Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) exists to "identify and resolve critical water issues in the Okanagan watershed", including monitoring and addressing the threat of invasive aquatic species in Osoyoos Lake and other bodies of water in the Okanagan. In addition to receiving grants and utilizing OBWB speakers and materials, OLWQS supports the Osoyoos Lake Water Science Form with them.
Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA) represents the Sylix indigenous communities of the Okanagan valley. ONA utilizes OLWQS water quality reports to support their salmon enhancement program.
Okanagan and Similkameen Invasive Species Society (OASISS) monitors Osoyoos Lake for the presence of all invasive aquatic species and jointly runs the Don't Move a Mussel campaign with OBWB.

B.C. Lake Stewardship and Monitoring Program is a partnership between the B.C. Ministry of the Environment and Parks and the B.C. Lake Stewardship Society (BCLSS). OLWQS sends our water quality reports to them, and they audit us to ensure we are collecting standardized data.
Invasive Species Council of B.C. leads the Clean Drain Dry program to prevent the introduction of invasive aquatic species due to watercraft.
B.C. Conservation Officer Service is responsible for natural resource law enforcement in the province. They work with OLWQS to provide speakers, literature, and demonstrations on examining and cleaning boats to prevent the spread of invasive aquatic species.

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Fisheries and Oceans Canada "helps to ensure healthy aquatic ecosystems through habitat protection and sound science". OLWQS provides our water quality data to them as requested to augment their own Osoyoos Lake monitoring program.

CANADA

INTERNATIONAL

International Joint Commission (IJC) is a body established by the governments of Canada and the U.S. to jointly manage transboundary bodies of water, including Osoyoos Lake. OLWQS participates in their meetings and provides input and information to help guide the future of the lake.
International Osoyoos Lake Board of Control is an IJC-created body to regulate Zosel Dam, located just below the south end of Osoyoos Lake. OLWQS water quality data is used to assist in decisions about lake health and water levels.