The PLWA is a charitable, non-profit environmental advocacy group made up of a diverse membership of people who live, work and play in Pigeon Lake and its Watershed. 

The PLWA partners with individuals, groups and governments who are willing to step up because we are the stewards and together we can enhance the health of the watershed and lake... our special place.

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•   Learn about the Pigeon Lake Watershed Management Plan (PLWMP) and its progress as watershed residents supported by experts learn about how we are creating recommendations for how we live, work and play in and around Pigeon Lake. Healthy Watershed, Healthy Lake, Healthy Communities.  Read the  Cosmetic Fertilizer & Soil Management Committee Update 

    Also visit:  www.plwmp.ca  Find the science & survey information there. 

•  The PLWA has an evolving Healthy-Lake Lawn Campaign based on the work of the committee and the questions of watershed residents.  Get the education & resources to help you be a healthy-lake lawn steward.               Keep Checking!  New resources are being added!
  

PLWA membership renewal fees were reset in May 2013 to $0. All members past and present are recognized as members and do not require any further payment BUT you must ensure your information is in the system. Email info@plwa.ca to check your membership status or call 403-816-6049.

In lieu of this change, please make an annual donation to the PLWA.

View more information on PLWA membership.

The Model Land Use Bylaw: Lakeshore Environmental Development Provisions (for land use within 800 metres from the shore) is now finalized.  The PLWA encourages the use of this as a reference document for any new developments or lot re-developments and/or bylaw reviews. 

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Survey closed! No date has been set for the next hearing.  Go to the Watermere page for potential dates.  When scheduled find it here.
  Go to Watermere page for details & NEW Revised LASP.

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Protect Pigeon Lake from Aquatic Invasive Species !

Learn more about AIS!

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When it Comes to Water We're All Connected

• The Alberta Wastewater Operator’s Association (AWWOA) chose to showcase how the PL community is addressing our water quality challenge.
•  CTV will air the 2 min version  into 2017. The 5 min version is being used by AWWOA to inspire other communities. 
• Watch the 2 minute video or Watch the 5 minute video
• See Docs & Resources > Water, for more information on our water quality.   Send feedback to plwainfo@gmail.com.

PLWMP Gets $35,000 Boost from Province

• Representatives from the PLWA & the Association of Pigeon Lake Municipalities (APLM) were presented with a $35,000 matching fund cheque from local MLA Diana McQueen on behalf of the Culture Ministry, Sept 23rd. Funds are from the Community Initiatives "matching" Fund to continue the work on the Pigeon Lake Watershed Management Plan.

2013 Year End Homsite Living By Water Report - Now Available!

• View the 2013 Report
• The Homesite Consultation is A FREE SERVICE for all watershed residents to learn how to be a good lake steward. The report highlights how we are doing to become a lake friendly watershed community.
• If you haven't yet had a consultation please Sign Up Now for this next summer!
• View more information on Homesite Consultation

View the 2013 AGM Presentations

• View keynote speaker Judy Stewarts' inspiring presentation about working together.
• View the PLWA Report to Members
• View the Annual Report

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.

You may also be interested in the Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development report by Chris Teichreb: From Monitoring to Management: Working Towards Maintaining and Improving Water Quality at Pigeon Lake.