Greetings!
Welcome to the Alberta Lake Management Society's February edition of "The New Wave". |
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ALMS Hosts two Workshops in 2011
Watershed Stewardship Workshop
Saturday, March 19th, from 11am to 4pm
Edmonton Northlands Expo Centre
Program Highlights Include:
- Lessons learned and inspiration for Watershed Stewardship Groups - presentations and discussions highlighting the successes of Alberta lake Stewardship groups.
- Interested in developing a Lake Managment Plan? Come learn about how ALMS is working to develop a unified approach for all watershed stewardship groups to use.
- Information on funding and regulations
- Come have lunch on us, network with other stewards, stewardship groups and lake management agencies.
For more information and an agenda, and to register click here
SAVE THE DATE!
Urban Lakes and Wetlands
September 30 to October 1, 2011
Chestermere, Alberta
This workshop will focus on management of the quality and quantity of water within urban lakes and wetlands, other than storm water treatment ponds, and the land uses that will impact these lakes and wetlands.
Expect presentations on:
- Current Research
- Planning Activites
- Management Activities
- Best Management Practices
If you would like to submit a presentation paper or would just like more information contact us. More information will be posted on the website soon! |
Wabamun Watershed Management Council (WWMC) releases guide on how to naturalize a lakefront shoreline in Alberta
Have you ever considered returning your lakefront property to something a little more natural? This was what Kelly Aldridge of the Wabamun Watershed Management Council was inspired to do after seeing a neighbour's property naturalize itself over several years. With the support of the WWMC, he decided to do something similar with his property at Seba Beach. The process involved undoing some formalized landscaping, re-grading, and planting native trees, shrubs, flowers and grasses. He hoped to improve the visual appeal of his property, attract wildlife, and provide a healthier riparian buffer. By documenting the process, Kelly and the WWMC hope to make it easier for others who want to do the same thing. The property will also be accessible for educational purposes as a demonstration of shoreline naturalization.
Kelly undertook the project with guidance from Alberta Environment, and with help from some of his neighbours and other volunteers. Planning and application for approvals occurred in the fall/winter of 2009/10, with the naturalization of his property taking place in the early summer of 2010.
A report documenting the specifics of the project, along with a more general guide on how to naturalize a lake shoreline in Alberta is posted on the Wabamun Watershed Management Council web site at www.wwmc.ca (see the What's New section).
For more information on the project, please email Kelly Aldridge or call 780-953-2695 |
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NALMS 31st International Symposium
The Call for Papers is now open!
The NALMS 31st International Symposium - Diverse and Sustainable Lake Management will take place on October 26-28th, 2011
Spokane, WA.
Please click here to review requirements and information.
To submit an abstract click here to go to the submission system.
Please email, events@nalms.org if you have any questions.
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Alberta News and Publications of Interest
GeoDiscover Alberta Portal
You can now access more than 140 layers of free land-related data and services through the GeoDiscover Alberta portal. This portal provides a single window to search and find the credible, up-to-date information and is the most comprehensive program of its kind in Alberta. The data and map services come from various Alberta government ministries and agencies. Visit www.geodiscoveralberta.ca to explore the data and services, training materials and frequently asked questions.
Cows and Fish Soundtrack for Stewardship
A short series of audio podcasts titled Soundtrack for Stewardship recorded by Cows and Fish staff, it really is almost like Lorne Fitch (our Provincial Biologist) is in the room with you! Download today and enjoy at home, in the office, in the car, on the subway... the possibilities are endless. Also, be sure to subscribe to our RSS feed for updates on new audio podcasts, digital stories (videos), news and events. Here's the link to check out the new podcasts: http://www.cowsandfish.org/photos/audio.aspx
Review of Monitoring Protocols in North Eastern Alberta Lakes
Click here to link to a recent independent peer review of the Regional Aquatics Monitoring Program, conducted by Alberta Innovates - Technology Research (formerly the Alberta Research Council).
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