LakeObserver
Call for community science volunteers!
Volunteers will be monitoring for changes in the shoreline, fish and wildlife, water quality, extreme weather events, and checking for invasive species.
To record your observations
Observations are taken from the shoreline, ideally from your deck or dock. Once you sign up, volunteers will receive training resources and guidance.
Fill out our observation sheet once per month as well as after a significant event (e.g. algal blooms, fish kill, extreme weather events). Year round observations are preferred, however if you can only do the summer please let us know!
Data entry:
LakeObserver information sheet
LakeObserver entry sheet, printable version
LakeObserver entry sheet, online form
If using a paper-based entry sheet please transfer data to the online form or check in with PLWA staff.
Results
2023 so far…
This Spring was hot and dry. Little precipitation and lack of spring melt contributed to a lower water level at Pigeon, and the drastic temperature changes caused ice to push around the lake.
June brought a full week of some much-needed rain which helped raise the water level. Lots of people have commented on the vast amount of perch and minnows compared to previous years
July consisted of hot days and stormy nights. Some algal blooms were spotted around the lake but did not amass anything significant.
Thank you to the volunteers who are helping to collect monthly observations at the lake! As a result of their effort collecting information on lake and shoreline changes, we can better understand Pigeon Lake.
