The Pigeon Lake Watershed Association (PLWA) is looking for volunteers to help implement the Pigeon Lake Watershed Management Plan! This is an opportunity to help care for the lake, put your skills to good use, and interact with healthy lake experts. There are a variety of stewardship opportunities available. Contact us today at info@plwa.ca or fill out the form below.

Become a Volunteer!

Opportunities

Mussel Monitoring
Looking for lakeside residents to help keep Pigeon Lake clear of invasive species. This citizen science project requires volunteers to place a PVC pipe beneath their dock or pier, check it monthly for signs of invasive mussels, and report back to PLWA staff. In addition, volunteers are to keep an eye out for the presence of invasive aquatic plants.

Community Weeding Days
Join PLWA staff in this community based program to help clean up and eradicate invasive species and nuisance/noxious weeds near the lake. Get the chance to learn more about plants and healthy lawn practices while getting your hands dirty.

Nature Walks
Looking for nature enthusiasts to help lead guided walks in natural areas around the watershed. Knowledge of local plants and animals is preferred.

Great Canadian Shoreline Clean Up
Team leaders are needed from each community to coordinate a one day clean up in your community. This role would include working with PLWA organizers, helping to recruit volunteers and recording results. Volunteers are also needed to help with the a one day shoreline clean up in your community. Annual event, August - October.

Love the Lake Family Fun Day
BBQ Lunch Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, and other positions available to run this annual nature and science fair hosted at Pigeon Lake, Annual event, 2nd Saturday in August.

Fund Development Coordinator
Join the PLWA team to support the implementation of the Pigeon Lake Watershed Management Plan. The Fund Development Coordinator will contribute to a strategic approach to fundraising that will include annual fund activities, a major gifts program, sponsorship campaign, a grant writing program and solicitation of pertinent in-kind resources.

PLWA Board of Director Opening
The Pigeon Lake Watershed Association is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Board members serve a two-year term, attend quarterly board meetings, participate at stewardship events, support a culture of philanthropy, and act as healthy-lake ambassadors.