Pigeon Lake is a beautiful prairie lake which plays a central role in this vibrant community. It has provided both livelihood and enjoyment for many generations of Albertans. As such, there is a strong community commitment to caring for the lake. By municipal resolution, the Pigeon Lake Watershed Management Plan (Plan) was adopted by all 12 municipalities in 2018. The Plan has the endorsement of key stakeholder groups including the Pigeon Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce and received support from the Four Maskwacis Cree Nations.
The Watershed 101 training session offers the essentials of watershed management. Learn about the common challenges of a lake lot property owner in Alberta. Learn about lake health, how local real estate agents, producers and businesses are involved in supporting lake health, and how residents are involved in citizen science and stewardship initiatives. The session will address statutory planning and the technical side of watershed management. As leaders in your sector, learn more about your role in this Water for Life strategy and the important ecosystem services that are drivers of the local economy.
Speakers:
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Dr. Michael Paterson is the Senior Research Scientist at the International Institute for Sustainable Development - Experimental Lakes Area (IISD-ELA). The IISD-ELA is a research facility in northwestern Ontario, Canada that uses whole-ecosystem research and experimentation to better understand and find solutions for problems affecting freshwater. During his 30-year career at the IISD-ELA, Mike has participated in and led projects on a variety of environmental issues including the effects of eutrophication and harmful algal blooms, dams and reservoirs, climate change, and various contaminants including mercury, organic chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and microplastics. He is an author or co-author of over 75 peer-reviewed publications and regularly provides advice to provincial and federal governments, non-governmental organizations, and industry. Mike is an adjunct professor at the Universities of Manitoba, Trent, and Lakehead.
Pigeon Lake Watershed Management Plan: Catherine Peirce, Executive Director, Pigeon Lake Watershed Association
In-Lake Management: Brian Waterhouse, Mayor Summer Village of Sundance Beach, Pigeon Lake In-Lake Management Committee.
Sustainable Agriculture Programs: Kim Barkwell, Sustainable Agriculture Coordinator, County of Wetaskiwin and Leduc
Register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1416158552829/WN_4jj-rdE_SLmCkxd239_jlg
Once registered, you will receive an email with access details (internet or phone option included)
This program is made possible through a grant from the Alberta Real Estate Foundation.
The Alberta Real Estate Foundation invests in real estate policy, research, practices, and education that strengthen Alberta’s communities. The Foundation’s revenues come from the interest earned on public money deposited in real estate brokers’ pooled trust accounts. Learn more at www.aref.ab.ca.