Alberta Fish and Wildlife have responsibility over the fishing licenses issued for Alberta lakes, and there are several guidelines and Acts that provide structure to these decisions.

The PLWA and the Alliance of Pigeon Lake Municipalities (APLM) In-Lake Technical Committee have looked at a range of potential in-lake approaches.

Shoreline lighting is not recommended, or should be minimized to reduce impact on wildlife

Runoff is the water that enters the lake after flowing over the ground surface, where it accumulates contaminants such as fertilizers and pesticides.

All 12 Summer Villages & Municipalities in the Pigeon Lake area have a fertilizer ban in place, although each may have different restrictions and considerations.