Living by Water
Living by Water (LbyW) is a national initiative developed in 1997 by two waterfront residents.
This unique educational program is designed to help waterfront residents employ environmentally-friendly practices on their property to help maintain shoreline and water health. For residents of urban lakes, the adaptation of this program is Urban Lake Living – Healthy Communities, Healthy Lakes.
Since 1999, under the direction of Nature Alberta - a non-profit, non-governmental organization - LbyW has been operating within the province of Alberta to provide information to shoreline residents about the basics of shoreline living.
When everyone's property and water-based activities are combined, the result is called a cumulative effect.
LbyW encourages shoreline residents to respect the role shoreline habitats play in the enjoyment of their everyday lives. Users have a shared responsibility to recognize the potential impacts our activities have on aquatic systems both above and below the high water line.
When everyone's property and water-based activities are combined, the result is called a cumulative effect. Cumulative negative effects help to accelerate the deterioration of the lake, whereas, the cumulative adoption of beneficial practices could go a long way to improve conditions at your lake.
Through a variety of programs such as Workshop-in-a-Box, Shoreline Action Challenges, and Homesite Consultations, LbyW informs residents about their lake and the issues associated with it. Homesite Consultations are the core of the program and are offered free of charge!!
The 2011 Consultation Program is now complete for the summer. We visited 62 households at Pigeon Lake, Sylvan Lake, Wizard Lake, Clear Lake, Jackfish Lake and Pine Lake. Thanks to everyone who participated! We look forward to continuing our successful program in summer 2012!
Is your watershed organization interested in homesite consultations? Do you have further questions? Please contact us.
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