Sylvan Lake Watershed Stewardship Society

Sylvan Lake Watershed Stewardship Society

Who We Are

A Non-Profit SocietyVolunteer DirectorsFunded by SupportersRepresent 445 Members

Calgary 34%TSL & SVs 24%Central Alberta 17%Other 18%Edmonton 7%

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• promote the sustainability of the Sylvan Lake Watershed and aquatic ecosystem. • increase awareness of all stakeholders of the importance of maintaining a healthy

lake and aquatic ecosystem. • support the development of a Sylvan Lake Watershed Protection Plan. • encourage and develop stewardship partnerships. • provide opportunities for the active participation on a community basis in the

management of the Sylvan Lake Watershed. • gain support of and encourage shared responsibility by and cooperation of citizens,

communities, industries, businesses and government for the sustainability and management of the Sylvan Lake Watershed.

• support on-the-ground and regionally based solutions to ensure the protection of the Sylvan Lake Watershed .

• identify issues, gather information and develop and implement action plans. • support required science based studies of the lake and its watershed.

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What We Do, Constitutionally

1. Highlight issues, compile information, assess risk 2. Implement science-based projects3. Promote sustainability and awareness 4. Advocate for a watershed protection plan

…………..and “The Code”

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What We Actually Do…..for the Watershed & Lake

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1. Identify issues. Gather information.

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2. Science based studies

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3. Promote sustainability. Increase awareness.

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4. Watershed Protection Plan….The Code

1. Buy-in to the principles of Sylvan Lake’s “Code”2. A Cumulative Effects Management System that works3. Rulebook of Community Standards based on respect

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What We the Sylvan Lake Watershed Needs

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What the Sylvan Lake Watershed Needs