Greetings!
Welcome to the Alberta Lake Management Society's March edition of "The New Wave". We endeavour to keep you up to date monthly with all of our activities and events, as well as water quality news from around the province.
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Lakewatch 2010
What is the Lakewatch Program?
The Lakewatch Program is a community water quality testing program offered to concerned Albertans who are interested in collecting detailed information about their local lake or reservoir. ALMS technicians assist local volunteers to test the lakes 5 times during the summer, collecting important physical data such as water temperature, clarity and pH. Once all the data is collected we produce a water quality report for the lake, including recommendations, that both educates lake users and guides water restoration and management efforts.
How can I get my lake tested?
Organized lake associations or committed individuals are requested to contact ALMS if you are interested in getting your lake assessed. We are only able to provide a detailed monitoring program for 10 lakes per year so space is limited. Potential participants are requested to provide the following:
- Primary contact name, phone number and address.
- Lake name and general location.
- Reason for wanting your lake tested
- List of at least two volunteers committed to participating in the program. (Volunteers provide boats, boat gas, and their time.)
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AWQA Day to Run on a New 3yr Schedule
Due to funding challenges, required effort and participation not likely to increase, we are now running AWQA Day on a 3 year schedule. Free test kits will not be available in 2010.
To view the results of AWQA Day 2009, click HERE. |
LAKES - the Naked Truth
One day event adjacent to the Edmonton Outdoor Show, featuring talks and displays from government and citizen groups.
Saturday March 27,2010
12-6pm
Mayfield Inn and Conference Center
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