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Welcome to the Pigeon Lake Watershed Management Plan Website
The health of Pigeon Lake is at risk in large part because of how we have lived, worked and played around the lake.
Welcome
Since 2012, Pigeon Lake, Alberta has been working toward a Watershed Management Plan . Until 2016, the Plan was being built in small pieces or Topics, which together add up to a whole plan. During 2016 -18 and entire Pigeon Lake Watershed Management Plan – 2018 was produced. Check out the Watershed Plan tab to get the latest.
The Pigeon Lake Watershed Management Plan is a joint initiative of the:
- Pigeon Lake Watershed Association (plwa.ca)
- Alliance of Pigeon Lake Municipalities (aplm.org)
The PLWA site has a treasure trove of information. Check out the Docs and Resources or Stewardship and Education tabs to learn more about Pigeon Lake and practical ways to make a difference.
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The Pigeon Lake Watershed Management Plan (PLWMP) Goal:
To improve the watershed’s natural environment and water quality by recommending action-oriented watershed policies and best practices that support the long-term health, protection and restoration of the watershed.
Endorsed by the watershed community, this collaborative initiative is producing a series of action recommendations, created with the input of local leaders and watershed experts and the Alberta Government. Taking action is a responsibility of each Pigeon Lake resident, business and municipality. Together we can make a difference! (see About).
This process marries the science and social considerations as practices and regulations are identified that people will support. PLWA members, subscribers and PLWMP subscribers receive updates, notices and on-line surveys to voice opinions and help shape the plan. See “How to get Involved” below.
Email plwmpinfo@gmail.com or go to www.plwa.ca and sign up.
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PLWMP TOPICS & Progress
Topic by topic, the committees work on its watershed measures to improve the health of Pigeon Lake and its watershed. Find the list of potential topics: the topics completed, in progress and not-started-yet.
Learn about each topic, the committee work, progress, research collected, survey results, and depending on how far along, the recommendations and best practices.
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What’s New:
2018 – Spring – Committee working to have plan adopted by municipalities, will be followed by Province. The GoA has supported this work.
2017 – Clean Runoff Survey Highlights in the Spring Newsletter. 336 people who did the survey on behalf of at least 751 people!
2017 – September – Pigeon Lake Watershed Management Plan – 2017 issued as a draft of approval
2016 – July – Preliminary Clean Runoff Action Guide!
2015 – July – EcoAction Funding for the Clean Runoff Topic!
2015 – Spring – Working hard to find funding to kick off Topic 3.
2015 – Spring – Learned that other Alberta watershed municipalities are also starting to use the PLWMP Model Land Use Bylaw as intended to review their regulations for new and redevelopment in the watershed. YEAH!
August 2014: PLWMP Cosmetic Fertilizer Survey Results
July 2014: Pigeon Lake Phosphorus Budget or Executive Summary
June 2014 – Model Land Use Bylaw: Lakeshore Environmental Development Provisions
May 2014 – What, why and how…. to care for you lawn is being posted in the Cosmetic Fertilizer Topic and on the www.plwa.ca.
The PLWA keeps members and subscribers informed. If you are not already connected sign up now!
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Read The PLWMP 2013 Engagement Report: What We Heard, Conclusions & Next Steps, read the results & quotes from the 1st PLWMP Survey OR A Few Highlights (Email sent)
 Know Your Watershed Find maps and other information here that may become part of the updated Pigeon Lake Atlas. Read more… |
 Brief Explanation of the PLWMP Learn a little more about the PLWMP or use the link for the full Terms of Reference here. Read more… |
 Your PLWA The watershed members association working to educate, advocate, inform and protect the lake. Read more… |
 PLWMP Events Overviews and pictures of key PLWMP events that have taken place. Read more… |
 Water Quality A critical part of the PLWMP work. Read more… |
 How to get Involved Want a healthier lake? Find out the different ways to support and/or participate. Read more… |
Key Reports & Events
Science Updates . . . Extensive water studies in 2011-13 have been undertaken to guide the work of improving the water quality.
1. A 2013 Overview of Pigeon Lake Water Quality, Sediment Quality & Non-fish Biota Report Released August 2014. Authored by the Alberta Lake Management Society (ALMS) it summarizes all of studies done and the findings.
2. The Pigeon Lake Phosphorus Budget. July 2014 The Full Report and an Executive Summary are now available. Keeping in mind that the nitrogen correlation to chlorophyll-a (including algae) is very similar to that of phosphorus, it shows the sources of nutrients going into the lake and in the lake.
The PLWMP 2013 Engagement Report: What We Heard, Conclusions & Next Steps
| PLWMP Public Events: |
- TBD – Information Session for landscapers and lawn maintenance operators.
- Spring 2016 – Workshop for Landscapers and Lawn Maintenance Workers. Get on the mailing list to be notified email plwainfo@gmail.com 23rd – PLWA AGM & Open House with Healthy-Lake Partners
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