CEUs
0.3 CEUs
Description
Sylvan Lake's storm pond, situated on the south end of town, had a significant goldfish infestation, compelling the dewatering and manual removal of goldfish due to the unavailability of approved chemical solutions like rotenone. This presentation sheds light on the hurdles faced during manual removal efforts and aims to share challenges that municipalities, constrained by chemical availability, are encountering.
- Regulatory Compliance and Enumeration: Navigating Alberta Environment and Protected Areas regulations, the team was required to secure a fish research license, a process including collaborative effort with regulatory bodies when conventional chemical solutions are unavailable. Enumerating, identifying and reporting the goldfish population became imperative.
- Community Engagement and Shared Struggles: To address the challenges faced by municipalities without rotenone availability, The Town of Sylvan Lake initiated a public education campaign. This campaign aimed not only to inform the local community but to raise awareness, understanding and support for municipalities fighting with similar issues.
- Lessons Learned and Collaboration: The presentation will highlight the lessons learned throughout the project, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and shared experiences. By addressing the issues faced without rotenone, we hope to spark a broader conversation on the need for accessible and effective solutions for municipalities navigating goldfish infestations.
Presenter(s): Monique Johnson and Logan Gebbink, Town of Sylvan Lake
The CEUs from this course can be used toward the following discipline(s) for certification renewal:
- Wastewater Treatment
- Wastewater Collection
- Water Treatment
Dates & Locations
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- Session #4
- Mar 10, 2025 1:00pm - Mar 10, 2025 4:30pm
- The Banff Centre - Kinnear Centre Building - 107 Tunnel Mountain Dr - Banff
Prerequisites
NOTE: For 2025, all Pre-Seminar Workshops have moved to The Banff Centre! Please see your registration confirmation for more details.
Delivery Formats
Pre-Seminar Workshop
Cost
$140