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December 2, 2010 - Check out our new Fact Sheet. Click Here to view Fact Sheet.

October 22, 2010 - Check out our new Weed Links. Click Here to view Links page.

August 29, 2010 - Approximately 60 interested stakeholders from Lake Nakamun and beyond gathered at Camp Nakamun for a presentation and discussion on the University of Alberta’s Iron Remediation Study which has been underway over the past couple of years. 

Diane Orihel and Lindsey Wilson from the University of Alberta presented their preliminary observations on their respective studies on the effectiveness of iron treatment as a means to improve water quality, and on how this treatment may affect the lake ecosystem. 

Many of you may recall seeing the 15 floating "mesocosms" which were in Lake Nakamun over last summer and this past winter; these enclosures enabled Diane and Lindsey to test the effectiveness of different concentrations of iron and associated effects on algae and invertebrates, in an isolated column of water thereby simulating actual conditions in the lake. 

While sample and data analyses are still underway and the final reports of these studies are still about a year away, the initial observations are promising insofar as minimizing the release of phosphorous from the lake sediments which leads to the development of the blue-green algae and poor water quality that we have observed over the past number of years.

Further studies are underway in 24 farm dugouts in Alberta this year to test the effectivenss of iron remediation in a "full scale" environment and the results will compliment the studies already undertaken.

Diane and Lindsey pointed out that while this treatment may prove to be an effective means of contolling the internal release of phosphorous from the lake, we must continue to be good stewards of our watershed and lake by continuing to employ best practice that will minimize or eliminate external nutrient loadings via fertilizers and other runoff pollutants.

Will this treatment lead to a full-scale treatment in Lake Nakamun or some other Central Alberta lake some day? The answer to this is "maybe" ; the cost of this will be extensive and considerable collaboration and work amoung the stakeholders in the watershed and regulatory agencies will be required to persue this notion. 

The Lac La Nonne Watershed Stewardship Society has been fully engaged in this study and will continue to facilitate further discussions, collaborations, and explore future steps in this regard noting that public leadership will be required to lead further initiatives and actions.

Final reports on the University of Alberta’s Iron Remediation Study in Nakamun Lake will be publicly available in 2011. For further information on this study, please contact Diane Orihel (orihel@ualberta.ca).

June, 2010 - In conjunction with the Edmonton Outdoor Show, presentations and displays from governments, watershed groups and non-government organizations working on lakes, fish & water related topics in Alberta were presented and are now available at
Click Here to view Reports page.

February, 2010 - The LWSS is continuing a survey of stakeholders in the watershed in order to assess our progress and identify further priorities for the group.  The questionnaire available on the website and can be filled out onlines
( Click Here to view PDF Survey ). We encourage everyone to take the time to fill out and return the survey. Response deadline has been extended to March 31, 2010.

September 4, 2009 - Lake Nakamun Mesocosm Tour. On water boat tour of site. Come to Camp nakamun at 1:00 PM and meet Ecologist Dianne Orihel.
( Click Here to view PDF ) Call Craig to Pre-register at 780-727-4424 or 780-206-3894.

August 15, 2009 - The 2nd annual Golf, Appreciation, and Awards day has also been confirmed for August 15, 2009 at the Rich Valley Golf Resort; details are included in the package with the Spring 2009 Newsletter and is also posted on the website.
( Click Here to view PDF ) Call Dwayne at 780-940-0942 for further details & registration.

July 15, 2009 - The Spring 2009 Newsletter has now been sent out and you should have received it by now, it is also available on the website - ( Click Here to view PDF ) 1.5 MB

July 15, 2009 - The LWSS will also be undertaking a survey of stakeholders in the watershed in order to assess our progress and identify further priorities for the group; the questionnaire has been sent along with the Spring 2009 Newsletter and is also available on the website ( Click Here to view PDF Survey ).

We encourage everyone to take the time to fill out and return the survey by
August 31, 2009, there will be a prize draw for those who submit the survey questionnaire.

May 2009 - The Riparian Health Inventory for Majeau Lake has been posted on the website (Click Here to view PDF) 3.0 MB

April 2009 - The Riparian Health Inventory for Nakamun Lake has been posted on the website Click Here to view PDF) 3.1 MB

June 11, 2008 - Alberta Lake Management Society Annual General Meeting at Rich Valley, a Watershed Success - ( Click Here to view PDF )

The LWSS has initiated an awards program, recognizing those people, agencies or groups who have worked over and above the call of duty or who have been an integral part in assisting as a group to help LWSS achieve some of its goals.

Watershed Partner Award presented to the Lac La Nonne Enhancement and Protection Association (LEPA). On the left is Chairman Jeff McCammon of LWSS and receiving the award is Vice Pres. Janet Tomalty and Pres. Harvey Thompson of LEPA.	Individual Award presented to Lorna McFadzen, Secretary of LWSS
Agency Award presented to Kerry O'Shaughnessy of Cows and Fish

May 26, 2008 - Meeting Minutes ( Click Here to view PDF )

April 28, 2008 - Meeting Minutes ( Click Here to view PDF )

March 17, 2008 - Meeting Minutes ( Click Here to view PDF )

February 4, 2008 - Meeting Minutes ( Click Here to view PDF )

Executives for 2008-2009:

Awards

Jerry Wispinski (pictured on left), director on the Lac La Nonne Watershed Stewardship Society (LWSS) received the "Individual Stewardship Award" from the Alberta Stewardship Network for exemplary work towards the formation of the Society as well as many hours spent with the Society on numberous initiatives undertaken by the Society. His time and effort is much appreciated. ( Click here to see Photo )

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On March 2, 2007, Wildlife Habitat Canada presented the national Countryside Canada Stewardship Recognition Program Award for 2007 to 11 of Canada's exemplary stewarts. The Lac La Nonne Stewardship Society was one of seven Alberta individuals and stewardship groups to receive the award. This award is presented to individuals and organizations for outstanding agricultural land stewardship.

For more information about Wildlife Habitat Canada and the Countryside Canada award visit www.whc.org and follow the national stewardship award links.