Pigeon Lake Watershed Association

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Lake Log Project Announcement

Lake life has changed significantly since the 1940’s and there is no existing, ongoing first-hand human account recording the changes to the environment and surroundings of Pigeon Lake. This information has the potential to aid in further research, reclamation, conservation and protection of the Pigeon Lake Watershed and surrounding areas.

The Pigeon Lake Watershed Association (PLWA), is collecting and digitizing artifacts such as photos, slides, media accounts/articles, video footage (youtube or personal video camera), documents and voice recordings to preserve a record of environmental conditions at the lake from the lens of those who live, work, and play in the watershed. We would appreciate information dating as far back as possible. Please help us prioritize key aspects of the Living Lake Log and identify contributors to this exciting project!

About the Pigeon Lake Watershed Association

The Pigeon Lake Watershed Association (PLWA) is a leader in watershed management planning in Alberta. Together with local partners, PLWA released the science-based Pigeon Lake Watershed Management Plan in 2018. The Plan has eight objectives and 49 actionable recommendations. Municipalities, senior government, the PLWA and the Pigeon Lake Watershed Management Plan Steering Committee have assigned roles in implementation of the Plan. Pigeon Lake, shoreline, watershed lands, and working together are the priorities with a focus on:

  • Policy: statutory plans, bylaws, agreements,

  • Technical: Science and monitoring, and

  • Community action: advocacy, education, and voluntary action.

This initial stage of the project will go until the end of 2022 with the plan to continue the work as an ongoing log of changes at Pigeon Lake. We ask all contributors to contact us as soon as possible within 2022 to become a contributor.  

Findings will be made available to the public on the PLWA website and updates will be shared through the PLWA member newsletter and social media. 

You will see our Project Consultant along with the PLWA Summer Staff at various events around Pigeon Lake this year to meet with potential contributors and share this exciting project with the public! Please introduce yourself and share your stories. We are always eager to meet new people and add to the Living Lake Log.

For more information, contact the project consultant, Erin Dentzien at: pigeonlakelog@gmail.com

If you are interested in contributing to the Living Lake Log, please fill out the survey below and we will be in touch.


Lake Log Survey