News and Upcoming Events
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Click the event poster to register for the WPAC World Water Day Event! |
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Examples of the kinds of projects ALUS supports:
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ALUS in Big Lakes CountyOriginally the Alternative Land Use Services Program, the ALUS program is a community-based initiative for landowners to support natural solutions and promote environmental stewardship. ALUS provides landowners with opportunities to consider conservation as a means of land management. The program is producer driven, running on the schedule of the producer, based on their interests, and works to provide solutions on a project-by-project basis. It is by no means a one-size-fits-all model! ALUS coordinators are partners working hand in hand with landowners to make real change across Alberta, and Canada! ALUS is currently in 31 communities across Canada and has invested over $12 million in projects across Canada! With over 1,103 producer partners and 32,134 acres enrolled with ALUS since 2021, ALUS is thriving on support from its communities and partners. |
Education Programs from the LSWC!The LSWC offers FREE education programs to schools and community groups in the Lesser Slave Watershed. Check out our education page for more information! Our programs are 100% free to book and customizable to your group! Topics are curriculum linked and include activities to engage students of all ages! Not a teacher? We do presentations to youth groups, workshops for concerned citizens and work with the residents of the Watershed to share information and resources to help protect our waters through good stewardship practices! To learn more or to book a presentation, get in touch with our Watershed Coordinator at [email protected] or by call (780) 523-9800! |
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Eyes on Slave Lake is LIVE!
After many months of work, our exciting new project called ”Eyes on Slave Lake”! is LIVE.
We have 2 live streaming cameras that provide 24/7 views of Lesser Slave Lake. View lake conditions in real time from anywhere in the world! The project was developed to showcase Lesser Slave Lake to viewers around the globe, and to help recreational lake users make informed decisions about lake use before they make their way out to the lake!
The live feeds are LIVE on the LSWC’s YouTube Page! Check them out!
Special Shout out to Sunstone Inn Bed & Breakfast, deSIGNS by Tam Ltd and RMS Electrical for their support in making this possible!
Contact Meghan Payne at [email protected] or by phone at (780) 523-9800 if you have any questions, suggestions or would like to purchase advertising on the camera feeds. |
LSWC Bursary Fundraising!In addition to donations made by the families of Brian Elliott and Brian Rosche we are selling rain barrels made using repurposed soap drums from Bim's Carwash in High Prairie! By upcycling these drums we are helping to reduce waste in our community, and as rain barrels are great for conserving water. We think it's an awesome way help the environment! Rain water can be used to water your garden or lawn, and it minimizes the run-off of fertilizers and other pollutants keeping our water cleaner and keeping pollutants out of our storm drains! Did you know that the rain water and run off that enters our storm drains is not treated before it enters natural waterways? Help mitigate the effects of storm water run off by capturing and using your rain water with a rain barrel! Each rain barrel costs $70, and proceeds will go towards funding our bursary! The LSWC accepts cash or cheques (payable to the Lesser Slave Watershed Council). We ask that you pick up your orders from our office, located at 4833 52nd Ave. High Prairie, AB. We often work in the field and ask that you make an appointment to ensure we are at the office for pick-ups. If you are interested in purchasing one of our rain barrels, please contact us to place your order: email: [email protected] phone: (780) 523-9800 Direct Message us on Facebook |
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