Moose Lake Watershed Society

02/27/2024

The M.D. of Bonnyville is reviewing and updating the Moose Lake Area Structure Plan (ASP). They want to offer their ideas and provide the opportunity for area residents and stakeholders to share their perspectives for the future of the Moose Lake area.

They want to hear directly from you. Join them at the Eastbourne Community Hall, 60202 Range Road 471:

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
5-7 p.m. with a presentation at 6 p.m.

Share your perspectives on future planning and learn more about the ASP process and its role in shaping the future of our community.

If you want to learn more about the ASP and stay informed on future opportunities to get involved, visit the M.D. of Bonnyville Planning and Development website at bit.ly/MDBvilleASPs

Stay connected – share your thoughts and questions about the ASP via email at [email protected]

12/13/2023

Don't miss out on this great presentation from Dr. Hanington on the microbial source tracking and links to cyanobacteria in Moose Lake. Also we will be having elections for some enthusiastic people to lead the MLWS forward!

Join in person at the LICA - Environmental Stewards office or join online at https://bit.ly/3RDTWOD

11/12/2023

Save the date for Moose Lake Annual Meeting. Featuring a presentation on the microbial source tracking sampling results and relationship to cyanobacteria (blue green algae) blooms with Dr. Patrick Hanington.

December 14th at 7 PM at the LICA - Environmental Stewards office.

06/19/2023

The next Moose Lake Watershed Society meeting is Tuesday June 20th at 7 PM. It will be located at the LICA - Environmental Stewards office.

05/30/2023

Cormorant monitoring and management program in Bonnyville; Report a sighting of double-crested cormorant colonies in northeast Alberta.

The Cormorant Monitoring and Management Program was established in 2021 to determine the number of double-crested cormorants in the Bonnyville area and assess possible impacts of cormorant activity on nearby lake fisheries.

You can help by sending us the location and size of cormorant colonies and foraging (feeding) groups when you observe them within the Bonnyville monitoring and management area.

Report a sighting of double-crested cormorant colonies in northeast Alberta.

05/23/2023

Join us on May 25th for our annual meeting. Determine the future direction of the MLWS!
7 PM at the LICA - Environmental Stewards office.

04/17/2023

MLWS and the Alberta Lake Management Society (ALMS) are seeking a dedicated volunteer to participate in ALMS' LakeWatch program this coming summer!
LakeWatch is a participatory lake monitoring program where ALMS staff work with volunteers to collect water quality information from lakes across the province. For Moose Lake to be sampled through the LakeWatch program in 2023, a volunteer must be able to provide a boat and sample with an ALMS technician four times through the summer, once monthly, from June to September.
Sampling ideally would occur in the morning or afternoons during weekdays. If you're interested in volunteering, email Bradley at [email protected]

11/22/2022

Joel Williams will be presenting on November 24th at 7 PM via zoom on "what's new in soil health". He will cover a wide range of topics including cover crops, nitrogen efficiency, intercropping and so much more.
To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_78TcyZByQsy11nZB5AOQEA

10/31/2022

Happy Halloween!

09/13/2022

Last chance to register for the Alberta Lake Management Society conference. It is being held in St. Albert on September 28 & 29th and has a wonderful list of speakers and a great gathering of Lake Stewards to network with. Check it out!

2022 Alberta Lake Management Society Conference

08/26/2022

Check out this amazing conference happening in September in St. Albert!

The early bird deadline for the ALMS conference in St. Albert closes August 26th - register today!

A draft program is now available on our conference website! Topics include microbial source tracking of f***l bacteria, cormorant ecology, low impact developments, fisheries restoration, and more.

More speakers and details will be added in the coming weeks.

We hope to see you on September 28th and 29th!

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2022-alms-conference-in-st-albert-tickets-391165936847

07/13/2022

BE AWARE!! There have been several reported fatalities of family pets due to contact with blue-green algae / cyanobacteria in Moose Lake. If you see a bloom, do not enter into the water and prevent your pets from coming into contact with the bloom.

Cyanobacteria produce several different forms of toxins, some of which are lethal within minutes to others that can bioaccumulate and cause long term damage to vital organs such as kidneys and liver. Contact can also cause severe dermatitis (skin reactions).

Despite the name, blue-green algae can be turquoise, green, brown, red, white or mixes of these colours. Blue-green algae blooms can look like fine grass clippings in the water, spilled paint or pea soup. Sometimes they look like a thick scum on the surface. They often smell musty or grassy when healthy and like ammonia when decomposing.

For more information on what to do if you come in contact with blue-green algae go to: https://myhealth.alberta.ca/alberta/pages/blue-green-algae.aspx