1. Sylvan Lake Watershed Stewardship Society

2. Sylvan Lake Watershed Stewardship Society
Who We Are
A Non-Profit Society
Volunteer Directors
Funded by Supporters
Represent 445 Members
Calgary 34%
TSL & SVs 24%
Central Alberta 17%
Other 18%
Edmonton 7%
SV Civic Address Map

3. What We Do, Constitutionally
Sylvan Lake Watershed Stewardship Society
What We Do, Constitutionally
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.

4. What We Actually Do…..for the Watershed & Lake
Sylvan Lake Watershed Stewardship Society
What We Actually Do…..for the Watershed & Lake
Highlight issues, compile information, assess risk
Implement science-based projects
Promote sustainability and awareness
Advocate for a watershed protection plan
…………..and “The Code”

5. Archives and websites Threat Matrix
Sylvan Lake Watershed Stewardship Society
1. Identify issues. Gather information.
Archives and websites
Threat Matrix

6. Sylvan Lake Watershed Stewardship Society
2. Science based studies TP TN

7. Sylvan Lake Watershed Stewardship Society
3. Promote sustainability. Increase awareness.

8. 4. Watershed Protection Plan….The Code
Sylvan Lake Watershed Stewardship Society
4. Watershed Protection Plan….The Code

9. What We the Sylvan Lake Watershed Needs
Sylvan Lake Watershed Stewardship Society
What We the Sylvan Lake Watershed Needs
Buy-in to the principles of Sylvan Lake’s “Code”
A Cumulative Effects Management System that works
Rulebook of Community Standards based on respect
Golf
Boating

10. What the Sylvan Lake Watershed Needs
Sylvan Lake Watershed Stewardship Society
What the Sylvan Lake Watershed Needs