Happy Spring!
March 2016
Recap of 2015 Blue-green Algae Advisories

In the summer of 2015 a total of 25 blue-green algae advisories were issued by Alberta Health Services (AHS) at lakes around the province. See the table below for details:
 


All of these advisories were lifted November 1st.
 
In 2015, the messaging of advisories issued to lakes in Alberta changed. Instead of recommending a lake user avoid recreating in the entire lake, the advisories now recommend a lake user avoid recreating in a visible bloom. 

As we near open-water season, please be sure to check out Alberta Health Services Advisories for up-to-date information on blue-green algae. 

Workshop and Sponsorship Opportunities!
 
The 36th annual NALMS symposium is coming to Banff! It's being held at the Banff Springs Hotel from November 1-4.

The NALMS sponsorship package is now available online - if you are interested in sponsoring this event, please follow the link here.

Do you or someone you know have a talk you'd like to present? Click here  for more information on  registration and submitting abstracts. Abstracts are due by May 6, 2016.

If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact ALMS at programs@alms.ca or 780-415-9785. 

Happy abstract writing!
Call for 2016 LakeWatch Volunteers!

Do you have a boat on an Alberta lake and are interested in getting involved in citizen science? Consider becoming a LakeWatch volunteer!  

 

LakeWatch has been a highly successful program, collecting rigorous water quality data at Alberta lakes since 1996. We are still accepting requests to be a part of the 2016 LakeWatch program and we will finalize our list of lakes in May. For more information, read the Volunteer Welcome Package, or visit our website. 
ALMS LakeWatch participants at Lacombe Lake
ALMS Job Posting Now Closed
Thank you to all of the wonderful candidates who applied and interviewed for the LakeWatch Technician position. All positions have been filled and we look forward to a great summer with our new team!
Nature Alberta's Living By Water Program is Hiring!
Interested in educating lake residents as a shoreline advisor this summer? Check out this great opportunity with the Living By Water program!

Attention Citizen Scientists
 
 
 
Many WPACs Are Hiring!
If you're looking for a summer job, check out your local WPAC for potential opportunities! The Battle River Watershed Alliance is looking for a Watershed Program Summer Assistant.

Applications due March 28
ALMS is Out and About!
ALMS has been busy this month with presentations across the province. We presented to:

The Friends of the Little Beaver Lake Society on February 25th in Ferintosh

The Lakeland Industry and Community Association Industry Representatives
on March 2nd in Bonnyville

The Lacombe Lake Watershed Stewardship Society on March 10th in Lacombe

The  Red Deer River Watershed Alliance Spring Forum on March 11th in Alix!

Look for us at the Respect our Lakes Booth at the upcoming Cottage Life and Cabin Show at the Edmonton Expo Centre April 22-April 24!   

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