2019 McIntosh Bulrush Award Winner
Baptiste and Island Lakes Stewardship
Accepting on behalf is Dennis Irving, President and Morris Nesdole, Member

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​Since 2014 this project has been an ongoing initiative where the objective is to produce a watershed management plant for the two lakes.  The group will devise methods to preserve and protect the ecological health of the two lakes and their watershed while meeting the needs of all stakeholders.  It is a collaborative project with the SV of Baptiste and Island lakes, Athabasca County and the Province of Alberta and other key partners.  This organization is passionate about the quality of water of the lakes and have applied and received grant funding for testing the water in both lakes. 

​The organization is awaiting the results of these tests which will assist in determining their next action. The organization holds regular public participation forums to educate and inform the public on the importance of caring for our lakes for future generations. It is a very active organization with a very enthusiastic membership.  The board consists of 9 members and has 16 plus active volunteers.  

Minister Jason Nixon
Minister of Environment & Parks

Minister Nixon opened the 2019 ASVA Conference this year.  Topics included Disturbance Standards and related dock registrations, ice huts and aquatic invasive species

Minister Kaycee Madu
​Minister of Municipal Affairs

Minister Madu addressed the delegates and spoke on MSI funding, the Tax Amendment act and municipal viability.  He stated that everyone must share in the recovery before we can share in the prosperity.

Over 100 delegates participated in this year’s conference.