State of the Watershed Report

Wizard Lake Watershed and Lake Stewardship Association

Owing to its proximity to Edmonton, its sheltered situation, and the recreational opportunities if offers, Wizard Lake is one of the busiest small recreational lakes in central Alberta. Although several management plans have been created for the lake in the past, none has provided for  integrated management. The failure is due partly to a lack of a cohesive body of information on the lake.  Further, the current regulations and plans have not been revisited since the implementation of the Province's Water for Life strategy, and they are out of step with the new provincial policies. The Alberta Ecotrust funding will allow the Wizard Lake Watershed and Lake Stewardship Association to summarize all currently available watershed information, which will feed into the development of an integrated watershed management plan that aligns with the Water for Life strategy.