by Kim Brons-Hewitt | Jul 2, 2021 | EAC EDUCATIONAL, News
This post kept up for record-keeping. It has been noted by GBHPP that the blue-green algae has dissipated, so Public Health has advised that that any Advisory notices can be removed. There have been reports of a significant algae bloom at Anglin Lake. Below is the...
by Kim Brons-Hewitt | May 15, 2020 | EAC EDUCATIONAL
The North Saskatchewan River Basin Council presents Tips for Healthy Lakes & Recreation There’s something about the shorelines of lakes that draws us, inspires us, and fascinates us. We all love to recreate, reconnect with nature, and spend time with our...
by Kim Brons-Hewitt | Sep 3, 2019 | EAC EDUCATIONAL, News
Erosion along shorelines can be caused by natural events (wind, water, and ice) or human activities. Although, human disturbances cause more rapid and far worse impacts to shorelines than natural events. According to a University of Michigan study, we cause 10 times...
by Kim Brons-Hewitt | Feb 5, 2019 | EAC EDUCATIONAL
Does tea-coloured water in a lake mean it is polluted? No. The colour of water in a lake is not related to bacterial pollution or unsanitary conditions. It is caused primarily by decaying organic matter such as leaves, bark, humus and aquatic plants. Metals such as...
