Title
The Lake Isle and Lac Ste. Anne Stewardship Society (LILSA) Water Quality and Water Quantity Project Request
Proposed Motions
1. That Council direct administration to include the addition of a $1,000 Lake Isle and Lac Ste. Anne Stewardship Society membership in the 2027 budget.
2. That Council endorse the development of a lake management plan for the Lake Isle and Lac Ste. Anne watershed.
3. That Council appoint a representative to the LILSA Water Quality and Water Quantity Project committee.
Body
Administration Recommendations
Administration supports the first and second proposed motions. However, administration recommends that the lake management plan be developed by the Sturgeon River Watershed Alliance for efficiency and to enable capacity support from watershed planning experts, and therefore does not support the third proposed motion.
Purpose
The purpose of the presentation is to provide background on watershed stewardship and planning in Parkland County and context to the requests from the Lake Isle and Lac Ste. Anne Stewardship Society.
Summary
Watershed planning in Alberta is guided by the Provincial Water for Life Policy which describes a “partnership strategy.” Parkland County is currently a member of the North Saskatchewan River Watershed Alliance (NSWA) which provides watershed management and planning support. The County currently participates in the NSWA's inter-municipal watershed alliances including the Sturgeon River Watershed Alliance (SRWA). There are currently five active lake stewardship groups in Parkland County including LILSA and the Wabamun Watershed Management Council (WWMC). The County currently is only a member of the WWMC. LILSA has requested Parkland County become a member of their Society, endorse the development of a lake management plan, and appoint a representative to their Water Quality and Water Quantity Project committee. As the development of a lake management action plan fits within the terms of reference of the SRWA, administration recommends that LILSA members work through the SRWA to achieve their lake management planning goals.
Historical Information:
This request was previously presented to the Governance and Priorities Committee on December 2, 2025.
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications:
Municipal Development Plan Policy 4.2.6 Collaborate with lake management groups to monitor and manage lake health and encourage lake stewardship.
Financial Impact:
Cost: $1000
Source of Funding: Taxation