Interested in Water Quality?
Then you’ll be interested in the PLWA Summary Report on Methods for the Control of Nuisance Blue-green Algae (Cyanobacteria). It provides an Executive Summary; root causes of B-G Algae, details of the PLWA work, and what we are currently advocating for. As well, there is a detailed review of the work done on each of the options.
This Report was completed, in part, to the request for feedback, following the release of the AB Env/Sustainable Resources Development Report: Lake and Watershed Management Options for the Control of Nuisance Blue-Green Algal (Cyanobacteria) Blooms in Pigeon Lake, Alberta, 2012.
Check back in early November for the Synopsis of Membership feedback.
Year End Homsite Consultation Report - Now Available!
Homesite Consultation is a free service to all watershed residents to learn how to be a good lake steward, specifically for their lake property. This was the 4th year that the PLWA worked with Nature Alberta to bring the service to you. This year Sundance Beach also sponsored a Consultant. It was a good year, but we can do even better next year. Learn about the difference that has been made. We just need to have more people using this service.
- View the Homesite Consultation Year End Report
Watermere Resort Development
Dansol International applied to the County of Leduc for approval of a Local Area Structure Plan to create the Watermere Resort – a very sizeable development that will have a number of significant environmental, economic and social impacts at Pigeon Lake.
The Leduc County held a Public Hearing on June 12th in Nisku Recreation Centre. Council voted 5-2 to deny the application. The PLWA applauds the Councils decision, although this does not preclude future applicaitons. Now we need to ensure the area gets fully protected!
- View details of Watermere Resort Development
PLWA Review and Response to the County of Wetaskiwin Draft South Pigeon Lake Area Concept Plan
The County of Wetaskiwin prepared a Draft South Pigeon Lake Area Concept Plan for the County’s portion of the Watershed (about 70%). The County expects and welcomes development in the Pigeon Lake watershed provided that it does not conflict with the policies outlined in the draft PLACP.
PLWA hired experts with knowledge of best practices for development in watersheds to review and report on the draft. This review was submitted to the County on May 15th, 2012. PLWA has attached our cover letter outlining our key findings:
1. Commendable directions, goals and policies;
2. Improvements recommended; and
3. Concerns.
- View the PLWA report
State of the Battle River and Sounding Creek Watersheds Report
The Battle River Watershed Alliance (BRWA) completed its "State of the Battle River and Sounding Creek Watersheds Report 2011" and with the launch of this report is hosting community workshops across the Battle River and Sounding Creek watersheds.
- Click here to view the report
- Click here to view workshop information
