LakeWatch is a volunteer-based water quality monitoring program offered to Albertans who are interested in collecting information about their local lake or reservoir.
ALMS technicians assist volunteers to test the lakes 4 times during the summer, collecting important data such as water temperature, clarity, a suite of water chemistry parameters, invasive species, and other biological targets. Once all of the data is collected we produce a LakeWatch Report for the lake which summarizes the data in an easy-to-understand manner. LakeWatch Reports can be used to educate lake users and guide water restoration and management efforts. If you are interested in having your lake monitored as part of the LakeWatch program, please contact programs@alms.ca.