Lake Log Stories & Artifacts

A collection of materials, artifacts and detailed accounts of changes at Pigeon Lake

*Dates reflect earliest reported observations from Community Scientists, Contributors and/or news reports. For specific data such
as water temperature check the official sources found through plwa.ca

LAKE
1954-06-09 - High Water Levels at Ma-Me-O Beach
Water Levels, Ma-Me-O Beach
1954-06-09 - High Water Levels at Ma-Me-O Beach
Water Levels, Ma-Me-O Beach
Water Levels, Ma-Me-O Beach
1966 - Lake Water Quality
Argentia Beach, Water Quality
1966 - Lake Water Quality
Argentia Beach, Water Quality
Argentia Beach, Water Quality
2018 - Water Quality from the PLWMP Technical Report
Water Levels, Water Quality
2018 - Water Quality from the PLWMP Technical Report
Water Levels, Water Quality
Water Levels, Water Quality
1952-04-25 - Ice Movement at Argentia
Argentia Beach
1952-04-25 - Ice Movement at Argentia
Argentia Beach
Argentia Beach
1950’s-1990’s - Sailing on N.Pigeon Lake
Argentia Beach
1950’s-1990’s - Sailing on N.Pigeon Lake
Argentia Beach
Argentia Beach
1956 - Swimming Program at Argentia
Argentia Beach, Community
1956 - Swimming Program at Argentia
Argentia Beach, Community
Argentia Beach, Community
1800’s - Ice Movement & Resources
Rundle's Mission
1800’s - Ice Movement & Resources
Rundle's Mission
Rundle's Mission
2013 - Stream Nutrient Observations
Clean Run-Off, Aquatic Monitoring, Grandview, Mitchell Beach, Norris Beach, Sunset Harbour, Poplar Bay, Tide Creek, Zeiner Park
2013 - Stream Nutrient Observations
Clean Run-Off, Aquatic Monitoring, Grandview, Mitchell Beach, Norris Beach, Sunset Harbour, Poplar Bay, Tide Creek, Zeiner Park
Clean Run-Off, Aquatic Monitoring, Grandview, Mitchell Beach, Norris Beach, Sunset Harbour, Poplar Bay, Tide Creek, Zeiner Park
2013 - Overview of Pigeon Lake Water Quality, Sediment Quality, and Non-Fish Biota
Clean Run-Off, Aquatic Monitoring, Water Quality
2013 - Overview of Pigeon Lake Water Quality, Sediment Quality, and Non-Fish Biota
Clean Run-Off, Aquatic Monitoring, Water Quality
Clean Run-Off, Aquatic Monitoring, Water Quality
2020-08-15 - Search & Rescue Water Training
Extreme Weather Event
2020-08-15 - Search & Rescue Water Training
Extreme Weather Event
Extreme Weather Event
1967 - Water Clarity at Sundance Beach
Sundance Beach, Water Quality
1967 - Water Clarity at Sundance Beach
Sundance Beach, Water Quality
Sundance Beach, Water Quality
1971-2006 - Pigeon Lake Water Level Fluctuations
Water Levels
1971-2006 - Pigeon Lake Water Level Fluctuations
Water Levels
Water Levels
1914- Weir Installation & Upgrades
Water Levels, Ma-Me-O Beach
1914- Weir Installation & Upgrades
Water Levels, Ma-Me-O Beach
Water Levels, Ma-Me-O Beach
Late 1950’s - Water Table Levels at Sundance Beach
Water Levels, Sundance Beach
Late 1950’s - Water Table Levels at Sundance Beach
Water Levels, Sundance Beach
Water Levels, Sundance Beach
1927 - Fish Breeding Grounds
Mulhurst Bay, Fish
1927 - Fish Breeding Grounds
Mulhurst Bay, Fish
Mulhurst Bay, Fish
1950’s & 1999 - Northern Pike Fish Collapse & Recovery Efforts
Ma-Me-O Beach, Water Levels, Water Quality
1950’s & 1999 - Northern Pike Fish Collapse & Recovery Efforts
Ma-Me-O Beach, Water Levels, Water Quality
Ma-Me-O Beach, Water Levels, Water Quality
1990’s - Fish Stocking Efforts
Fish
1990’s - Fish Stocking Efforts
Fish
Fish
1905 - Mulhurst Fish Packing Plant
Mulhurst Bay, Silver Beach, Land Use
1905 - Mulhurst Fish Packing Plant
Mulhurst Bay, Silver Beach, Land Use
Mulhurst Bay, Silver Beach, Land Use
Water Quality & Algae Tracking - Updated Regularly
Water Quality, LakeWatch Monitoring
Water Quality & Algae Tracking - Updated Regularly
Water Quality, LakeWatch Monitoring
Water Quality, LakeWatch Monitoring
1969-05-23 - Overall Lake & Land-Use Observations
Ma-Me-O Beach, Land Use, Water Levels
1969-05-23 - Overall Lake & Land-Use Observations
Ma-Me-O Beach, Land Use, Water Levels
Ma-Me-O Beach, Land Use, Water Levels
2007-05-19 - Special Harvest License Program Study
Fish, Aquatic Monitoring, Pigeon Lake Provincial Park
2007-05-19 - Special Harvest License Program Study
Fish, Aquatic Monitoring, Pigeon Lake Provincial Park
Fish, Aquatic Monitoring, Pigeon Lake Provincial Park
2022-07- 14 - Water Quality at Itaska Beach
Itaska Beach, Water Quality, Run-Off
2022-07- 14 - Water Quality at Itaska Beach
Itaska Beach, Water Quality, Run-Off
Itaska Beach, Water Quality, Run-Off
1908 & 1910 - Steamboat on Pigeon Lake
1908 & 1910 - Steamboat on Pigeon Lake
2022-03-16-First sighting of Geese at Grandview & Crystal Springs
Lake Observer, Grandview
2022-03-16-First sighting of Geese at Grandview & Crystal Springs
Lake Observer, Grandview
Lake Observer, Grandview
2021-09-30 - Fall Aerial Photos of Pigeon Lake
Sandholm, Mission Beach
2021-09-30 - Fall Aerial Photos of Pigeon Lake
Sandholm, Mission Beach
Sandholm, Mission Beach
2021-07-30 - Fecal Bacteria Warning - Zeiner Park
Zeiner Park, LakeWatch Monitoring
2021-07-30 - Fecal Bacteria Warning - Zeiner Park
Zeiner Park, LakeWatch Monitoring
Zeiner Park, LakeWatch Monitoring
2021-07-12- Fish Kill
Extreme Weather Event
2021-07-12- Fish Kill
Extreme Weather Event
Extreme Weather Event
2021-07-10- Water Temperature Spike at Pigeon Lake
Extreme Weather Event
2021-07-10- Water Temperature Spike at Pigeon Lake
Extreme Weather Event
Extreme Weather Event
2021-07-06 - Heat Dome Over Alberta
Extreme Weather Event
2021-07-06 - Heat Dome Over Alberta
Extreme Weather Event
Extreme Weather Event
2020-10-01 - Annual Invasive Species Monitoring - Mussel Observations
LakeWatch Monitoring, LakeWatch Mussel Monitor
2020-10-01 - Annual Invasive Species Monitoring - Mussel Observations
LakeWatch Monitoring, LakeWatch Mussel Monitor
LakeWatch Monitoring, LakeWatch Mussel Monitor
SHORELINE
1985 - High Water Shoreline Erosion at Argentia
Argentia Beach, Water Levels
1985 - High Water Shoreline Erosion at Argentia
Argentia Beach, Water Levels
Argentia Beach, Water Levels
1976-1991 - Long Term Shoreline Erosion & Water Table Changes
Argentia Beach, Water Levels
1976-1991 - Long Term Shoreline Erosion & Water Table Changes
Argentia Beach, Water Levels
Argentia Beach, Water Levels
1957 - Shoreline Alterations at Argentia
Argentia Beach, Land Use, Water Levels
1957 - Shoreline Alterations at Argentia
Argentia Beach, Land Use, Water Levels
Argentia Beach, Land Use, Water Levels
1958 - Shallow Lake & Slough at Argentia
Water Levels, Argentia Beach
1958 - Shallow Lake & Slough at Argentia
Water Levels, Argentia Beach
Water Levels, Argentia Beach
1952 - Creek Existence at Argentia
Argentia Beach
1952 - Creek Existence at Argentia
Argentia Beach
Argentia Beach
2018 - Shoreline & Riparian Health from the PLWMP Technical Report
Water Levels, Stewardship, Mulhurst Bay
2018 - Shoreline & Riparian Health from the PLWMP Technical Report
Water Levels, Stewardship, Mulhurst Bay
Water Levels, Stewardship, Mulhurst Bay
1968 - Ice Heaves & Shoreline Damage at Argentia
Argentia Beach
1968 - Ice Heaves & Shoreline Damage at Argentia
Argentia Beach
Argentia Beach
1980’s - Sand & Shoreline Erosion at Argentia
Water Levels
1980’s - Sand & Shoreline Erosion at Argentia
Water Levels
Water Levels
1948 - Natural Sand Ridge at Argentia
Water Levels
1948 - Natural Sand Ridge at Argentia
Water Levels
Water Levels
2000 (April-October)- Sunset Harbour Development
Land Use, Sunset Harbour, Clean Run-Off
2000 (April-October)- Sunset Harbour Development
Land Use, Sunset Harbour, Clean Run-Off
Land Use, Sunset Harbour, Clean Run-Off
Watershed Interactive Map
Clean Run-Off, Land Use
Watershed Interactive Map
Clean Run-Off, Land Use
Clean Run-Off, Land Use
1800’s - The Kiskayo Trail
Land Use, Sundance Beach, Rundle's Mission
1800’s - The Kiskayo Trail
Land Use, Sundance Beach, Rundle's Mission
Land Use, Sundance Beach, Rundle's Mission
1958 - Shoreline Damage
Land Use, Sundance Beach
1958 - Shoreline Damage
Land Use, Sundance Beach
Land Use, Sundance Beach
1972/08/19 - Voilent Wind Storm
Sundance Beach, Extreme Weather Event
1972/08/19 - Voilent Wind Storm
Sundance Beach, Extreme Weather Event
Sundance Beach, Extreme Weather Event
1900’s - Altering Shoreline for Paddle Wheeler
Mulhurst Bay, Land Use
1900’s - Altering Shoreline for Paddle Wheeler
Mulhurst Bay, Land Use
Mulhurst Bay, Land Use
1981 - Opening of Zeiner Provincial Park
Zeiner Park
1981 - Opening of Zeiner Provincial Park
Zeiner Park
Zeiner Park
2012-03-01 - Removal of Ma-Me-O Beach Pier
Ma-Me-O Beach, Land Use
2012-03-01 - Removal of Ma-Me-O Beach Pier
Ma-Me-O Beach, Land Use
Ma-Me-O Beach, Land Use
2021-06-21 - Ma-Me-O Beach Water Levels
Ma-Me-O Beach, Water Levels
2021-06-21 - Ma-Me-O Beach Water Levels
Ma-Me-O Beach, Water Levels
Ma-Me-O Beach, Water Levels
2021-04-10 - Shoreline Damage from Ice Heaves
Lake Observer
2021-04-10 - Shoreline Damage from Ice Heaves
Lake Observer
Lake Observer
2021-02-19 - Shoreline Damage & Heaving
Extreme Weather Event
2021-02-19 - Shoreline Damage & Heaving
Extreme Weather Event
Extreme Weather Event
2008-06-01-Waves at Ma-Me-O Beach Pier
Ma-Me-O Beach, Land Use
2008-06-01-Waves at Ma-Me-O Beach Pier
Ma-Me-O Beach, Land Use
Ma-Me-O Beach, Land Use
1991-05-01 - Rundle’s Mission
Land Use, Rundle's Mission
1991-05-01 - Rundle’s Mission
Land Use, Rundle's Mission
Land Use, Rundle's Mission
1945 - Pigeon Lake
Ma-Me-O Beach
1945 - Pigeon Lake
Ma-Me-O Beach
Ma-Me-O Beach
WATERSHED
1959-01-02 - Winter Storm at Ma-Me-O Beach
Extreme Weather Event, Ma-Me-O Beach
1959-01-02 - Winter Storm at Ma-Me-O Beach
Extreme Weather Event, Ma-Me-O Beach
Extreme Weather Event, Ma-Me-O Beach
1957-02-13 - Chinook Arc at Ma-Me-O Beach
Ma-Me-O Beach, Weather Events
1957-02-13 - Chinook Arc at Ma-Me-O Beach
Ma-Me-O Beach, Weather Events
Ma-Me-O Beach, Weather Events
1956-11-18 - Lunar Eclipse
Extreme Weather Event, Ma-Me-O Beach
1956-11-18 - Lunar Eclipse
Extreme Weather Event, Ma-Me-O Beach
Extreme Weather Event, Ma-Me-O Beach
1956-05-22 - Smoke from Fires out West
Extreme Weather Event, Ma-Me-O Beach
1956-05-22 - Smoke from Fires out West
Extreme Weather Event, Ma-Me-O Beach
Extreme Weather Event, Ma-Me-O Beach
1954-10-03 - Bizzard at Ma-Me-O Beach
Extreme Weather Event, Ma-Me-O Beach
1954-10-03 - Bizzard at Ma-Me-O Beach
Extreme Weather Event, Ma-Me-O Beach
Extreme Weather Event, Ma-Me-O Beach
1989 -Tornado Damage North Shore
Extreme Weather Event, Argentia Beach, Mulhurst Bay
1989 -Tornado Damage North Shore
Extreme Weather Event, Argentia Beach, Mulhurst Bay
Extreme Weather Event, Argentia Beach, Mulhurst Bay
2018 - Watershed from the PLWMP Technical Report
Clean Run-Off
2018 - Watershed from the PLWMP Technical Report
Clean Run-Off
Clean Run-Off
2022 June-July - Massive Rainfall Amounts
Water Levels, Extreme Weather Event
2022 June-July - Massive Rainfall Amounts
Water Levels, Extreme Weather Event
Water Levels, Extreme Weather Event
1981 - Wildfire at Itaska Beach
Extreme Weather Event, Itaska Beach
1981 - Wildfire at Itaska Beach
Extreme Weather Event, Itaska Beach
Extreme Weather Event, Itaska Beach
1953 - Naturally Growing Fruiting Plants at Argentia
Native Plants, Argentia Beach
1953 - Naturally Growing Fruiting Plants at Argentia
Native Plants, Argentia Beach
Native Plants, Argentia Beach
1950’s-1960’s - Installation of Utilities at Argentia
Land Use, Argentia Beach
1950’s-1960’s - Installation of Utilities at Argentia
Land Use, Argentia Beach
Land Use, Argentia Beach
1990 - Flooding at Argentia
Water Levels, Argentia Beach
1990 - Flooding at Argentia
Water Levels, Argentia Beach
Water Levels, Argentia Beach
1982 - Creek Running Through Lot at Argentia
Argentia Beach, Water Levels
1982 - Creek Running Through Lot at Argentia
Argentia Beach, Water Levels
Argentia Beach, Water Levels
1987 - Flood in Argentia
Water Levels, Argentia Beach
1987 - Flood in Argentia
Water Levels, Argentia Beach
Water Levels, Argentia Beach
1984-12-01 - Diamond Shamrock Well Drilling
Argentia Beach, Land Use
1984-12-01 - Diamond Shamrock Well Drilling
Argentia Beach, Land Use
Argentia Beach, Land Use
CreekWatch
CreekWatch, Stewardship
CreekWatch
CreekWatch, Stewardship
CreekWatch, Stewardship
1880-05-01 - Dominion Land Surveying
Land Use
1880-05-01 - Dominion Land Surveying
Land Use
Land Use
2006 - Soil Types Around Pigeon Lake
Land Use, Stewardship, Clean Run-Off
2006 - Soil Types Around Pigeon Lake
Land Use, Stewardship, Clean Run-Off
Land Use, Stewardship, Clean Run-Off
1985-1999 - Land Use Changes
Land Use, Sundance Beach
1985-1999 - Land Use Changes
Land Use, Sundance Beach
Land Use, Sundance Beach
1953-1997 - Natural Flora Population at Sundance Beach
Native Plants, Sundance Beach
1953-1997 - Natural Flora Population at Sundance Beach
Native Plants, Sundance Beach
Native Plants, Sundance Beach
1997 - Fresh Water Spring at Sundance Beach
Water Quality, Sundance Beach
1997 - Fresh Water Spring at Sundance Beach
Water Quality, Sundance Beach
Water Quality, Sundance Beach
1967 - Fire Control at Sundance Beach
Fire Prevention, Sundance Beach
1967 - Fire Control at Sundance Beach
Fire Prevention, Sundance Beach
Fire Prevention, Sundance Beach
1956-2001 - Further Development & Preservation of Rundle’s Mission
Rundle's Mission, Land Use
1956-2001 - Further Development & Preservation of Rundle’s Mission
Rundle's Mission, Land Use
Rundle's Mission, Land Use
1928-02-01 - Heavy Snowstorms
Extreme Weather Event
1928-02-01 - Heavy Snowstorms
Extreme Weather Event
Extreme Weather Event
1944 - Sawdust from Wood Mills
Mulhurst Bay, Land Use
1944 - Sawdust from Wood Mills
Mulhurst Bay, Land Use
Mulhurst Bay, Land Use
1910 - Mulhurst Prairie Fire
Mulhurst Bay, Extreme Weather Event
1910 - Mulhurst Prairie Fire
Mulhurst Bay, Extreme Weather Event
Mulhurst Bay, Extreme Weather Event
2018-09-01 - Ma-Me-O Beach Bird Observations
Ma-Me-O Beach
2018-09-01 - Ma-Me-O Beach Bird Observations
Ma-Me-O Beach
Ma-Me-O Beach
1976 - Itaska Audubon Society Nature Reserve
Biodiversity, Native Plants, Itaska Beach
1976 - Itaska Audubon Society Nature Reserve
Biodiversity, Native Plants, Itaska Beach
Biodiversity, Native Plants, Itaska Beach
1986 - Mulhurst Bay Lagoon
Land Use
1986 - Mulhurst Bay Lagoon
Land Use
Land Use
1996 - Establishing Graves Wildlife Sanctuary
Biodiversity, Native Plants, Land Use
1996 - Establishing Graves Wildlife Sanctuary
Biodiversity, Native Plants, Land Use
Biodiversity, Native Plants, Land Use
WORKING TOGETHER
1956-03-10 - Pigeon Creek Bridge Fire
Ma-Me-O Beach
1956-03-10 - Pigeon Creek Bridge Fire
Ma-Me-O Beach
Ma-Me-O Beach
1989 - Argentia Slow Pitch Tournament
Argentia Beach, Community
1989 - Argentia Slow Pitch Tournament
Argentia Beach, Community
Argentia Beach, Community
2018 - Working Together from the PLWMP Technical Report
Stewardship
2018 - Working Together from the PLWMP Technical Report
Stewardship
Stewardship
1980’s - Environmental Concerns of New Development at Argentia
Argentia Beach, Stewardship
1980’s - Environmental Concerns of New Development at Argentia
Argentia Beach, Stewardship
Argentia Beach, Stewardship
Community Lake Observations
Lake Observer, iNaturalist, eBird, LakeWatch Monitoring, Winter LakeKeepers, Secchi Dip-In, LakeWatch Mussel Monitor, CreekWatch
Community Lake Observations
Lake Observer, iNaturalist, eBird, LakeWatch Monitoring, Winter LakeKeepers, Secchi Dip-In, LakeWatch Mussel Monitor, CreekWatch
Lake Observer, iNaturalist, eBird, LakeWatch Monitoring, Winter LakeKeepers, Secchi Dip-In, LakeWatch Mussel Monitor, CreekWatch
1968 - Tree Planting at Sundance Beach
Stewardship, Community Planting, Sundance Beach
1968 - Tree Planting at Sundance Beach
Stewardship, Community Planting, Sundance Beach
Stewardship, Community Planting, Sundance Beach
2022 - April-October - Confined Feeding Operation Application Denial & Observations During Process
Stewardship, Land Use, Clean Run-Off
2022 - April-October - Confined Feeding Operation Application Denial & Observations During Process
Stewardship, Land Use, Clean Run-Off
Stewardship, Land Use, Clean Run-Off
1990’s - Invasive Himalayan Balsam
Invasive Species, Noxious Weeds
1990’s - Invasive Himalayan Balsam
Invasive Species, Noxious Weeds
Invasive Species, Noxious Weeds
1996 - Establishing Graves Wildlife Sanctuary
Biodiversity, Native Plants, Land Use
1996 - Establishing Graves Wildlife Sanctuary
Biodiversity, Native Plants, Land Use
Biodiversity, Native Plants, Land Use
1950’s - 2011 - Development & Economy of Pigeon Lake
Land Use
1950’s - 2011 - Development & Economy of Pigeon Lake
Land Use
Land Use
2021-06-26 - Clean Runoff Demonstration Garden at Ma-Me-O Beach, AB
Clean Run-Off, Ma-Me-O Beach
2021-06-26 - Clean Runoff Demonstration Garden at Ma-Me-O Beach, AB
Clean Run-Off, Ma-Me-O Beach
Clean Run-Off, Ma-Me-O Beach
BIODIVERSITY
1959-06-18 - Fish Kill
Biodiversity
1959-06-18 - Fish Kill
Biodiversity
Biodiversity
1957-09-24 - Flock of Sandhill Cranes at Ma-Me-O Beach
Biodiversity
1957-09-24 - Flock of Sandhill Cranes at Ma-Me-O Beach
Biodiversity
Biodiversity
1956-10-27 - Fishing Season Closed
Biodiversity
1956-10-27 - Fishing Season Closed
Biodiversity
Biodiversity
1954-12-01 - Fishing Season at Ma-Me-O Beach
Biodiversity
1954-12-01 - Fishing Season at Ma-Me-O Beach
Biodiversity
Biodiversity
1954-06-05 - Bird Species at Ma-Me-O Beach
Biodiversity
1954-06-05 - Bird Species at Ma-Me-O Beach
Biodiversity
Biodiversity
1954-05-12 - Purple Martins at Ma-Me-O Beach
Biodiversity
1954-05-12 - Purple Martins at Ma-Me-O Beach
Biodiversity
Biodiversity
1950 - Roaming Wildlife & Livestock at Argentia
Biodiversity
1950 - Roaming Wildlife & Livestock at Argentia
Biodiversity
Biodiversity
2018 - Biodiversity from the PLWMP Technical Report
Biodiversity
2018 - Biodiversity from the PLWMP Technical Report
Biodiversity
Biodiversity
2022-11-08 - Geese on the Ice
Biodiversity
2022-11-08 - Geese on the Ice
Biodiversity
Biodiversity
2020-2021 - Métis Nation of Alberta Fish Health Project
Biodiversity
2020-2021 - Métis Nation of Alberta Fish Health Project
Biodiversity
Biodiversity
1982 - Purple Martin Birdhouse Building
Biodiversity
1982 - Purple Martin Birdhouse Building
Biodiversity
Biodiversity
1997 - Forest Tent Caterpillars at Sundance Beach
Biodiversity
1997 - Forest Tent Caterpillars at Sundance Beach
Biodiversity
Biodiversity
1970’s - Skunk Population at Sundance Beach
Biodiversity
1970’s - Skunk Population at Sundance Beach
Biodiversity
Biodiversity
1982 - Beaver Presence at Sundance Beach
Biodiversity
1982 - Beaver Presence at Sundance Beach
Biodiversity
Biodiversity
2006 - Fish Observations at Sundance Beach
Biodiversity
2006 - Fish Observations at Sundance Beach
Biodiversity
Biodiversity
2022-02-01 - Itaska Beach Raccoon Sightings
Biodiversity
2022-02-01 - Itaska Beach Raccoon Sightings
Biodiversity
Biodiversity
2021-06-04 - Itaska Beach Bear Sighting
Biodiversity
2021-06-04 - Itaska Beach Bear Sighting
Biodiversity
Biodiversity
2021-08-01 - Itaska Beach Flora & Fauna
Biodiversity
2021-08-01 - Itaska Beach Flora & Fauna
Biodiversity
Biodiversity
2021-07-14 - Large Number of Birds Arrive at Zeiner Park Beach
Biodiversity
2021-07-14 - Large Number of Birds Arrive at Zeiner Park Beach
Biodiversity
Biodiversity
2021-05-25 to 2021-08-15 - Midge Swarms
Biodiversity
2021-05-25 to 2021-08-15 - Midge Swarms
Biodiversity
Biodiversity
2017-Current Year- Annual Invasive Species Monitoring - Mussel Observations
Biodiversity
2017-Current Year- Annual Invasive Species Monitoring - Mussel Observations
Biodiversity
Biodiversity