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Gull Lake stabilization engagement

Albertans can share input related to possibly restarting water pumping into Gull Lake from the Blindman River.

Overview

We are gathering input on restarting pumping water into Gull Lake from the Blindman River. Pumping has been suspended since 2018 to prevent Prussian carp, an invasive fish species, from entering Gull Lake. 

Gull Lake is experiencing low water levels which can impact wildlife, recreation, tourism and investment in the area. To help stabilize water levels, we are taking steps to potentially install a pressurized filtration system that could allow water to be pumped from the river into the lake in a way that keeps out Prussian carp and their eggs.

To install a filtration system and resume pumping an amendment to the water license is required. Government is looking for feedback before proceeding. 

Government will not pump from the Blindman River during low-flow periods in the river. 

Status

  • Open

    Online survey open until August 30, 2024

  • Results under review

  • Completed

Who is listening

Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation

Get informed

We encourage you to read the fact sheets below before completing the survey.

Open houses

Attend an in-person or online open house to learn more about the project:

  • August 12 | 9:30 am to noon | Meridian Beach Community Hall
    285 Canal Street
    Summer Village of Parkland Beach, AB
  • August 12 | 2 pm to 4:30 pm | Summer Village Parkland Beach Hall
    9 Parkland Beach Road 
    Summer Village of Parkland Beach, AB
  • August 13 | 9:30 am to noon | Summer Village of Gull Lake Hall
    27 Lakeview Avenue, Gull Lake
    Summer Village of Gull Lake, AB
  • August 20 | 6 pm to 8:30 pm | Virtual open house webinar
    Register to attend the online open house.

Get involved

Online survey

Complete the online survey by August 30, 2024, to share your thoughts and help ensure government's water licence amendment represents your views and perspectives. The survey should take about 10 minutes to complete.

Take the survey

Outcomes

Your input will help inform an amendment to the current licence under the Water Act that would allow government to install a pressurized filtration system.

Contacts

Contact the Gull Lake stabilization project team with your questions or concerns:

Email: [email protected]

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