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Lake Stewardship

Working together to care for our lake and shoreline environment.

Lake Stewardship

Protecting the health of our lake is a shared community responsibility. Small actions add up — together we can preserve Lac Ste. Anne for generations to come.

Why Lake Stewardship Matters

A healthy lake supports wildlife habitat, recreational enjoyment, property values, and overall community well-being. Sunset Point recognizes the lake as a central part of our community identity and environmental sustainability.

Stewardship supports water quality, shoreline integrity, and habitat preservation for current and future residents.

What a Healthy Lake Supports

Wildlife Habitat

Healthy ecosystems support fish, birds, and vegetation.

Recreation & Safety

Cleaner water improves swimming and boating safety.

Property Values

Lake health is directly linked to long-term value.

Community Well-being

Stewardship strengthens pride and shared responsibility.

Our Stewardship Approach

Shoreline Care

Responsible shoreline maintenance

Protect natural vegetation and reduce erosion along the shoreline.

Pollution Prevention

Minimizing runoff and contaminants

Everyday actions like lawn care and waste disposal make a difference.

Community Education

Shared responsibility

Providing guidance and practical tips helps protect the lake long-term.

Together, we can ensure Sunset Point’s shoreline remains vibrant, safe, and resilient.
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Lac Isle & Lac Ste. Anne Water Quality Management Society (LILSA)

It is important that residents and visitors understand their role in protecting Lac Ste. Anne and the lake ecosystem as a whole. What may seem like a minor action can be magnified when repeated by many, significantly impacting water quality, wildlife habitat, and recreational enjoyment.

Everyday actions — from shoreline care to waste management — directly influence the long-term health of the lake.

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About LILSA

The Lac Isle & Lac Ste. Anne Water Quality Management Society (LILSA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and improving the water quality of Lake Isle and Lac Ste. Anne.

The society is run entirely by volunteers and encourages community involvement. Membership is available for a small annual fee of $20 per family. LILSA hosts information clinics, supports lake monitoring initiatives, and leads projects focused on improving lake health.

Membership booths are available at LILSA events, and clinics are free of charge for members.

Respect Our Lakes (ROL) Program

Lakes are among Alberta’s most treasured natural resources. However, increased development, land clearing, nutrient runoff, and climate impacts have led to water quality challenges including excessive aquatic vegetation and blue-green algae blooms.

The Respect Our Lakes (ROL) program, developed by the Government of Alberta, provides tools and resources to help lake users understand, value, and actively protect lakes through science-based stewardship and legislation.

Caring for Our Lake Starts With Everyday Actions

Maintaining the health of Alberta’s lakes is everyone’s responsibility. What individuals do along the shoreline adds up — and it can make a huge difference.

Actions of lakeshore residents, decision makers, and land users around the lake impact water quality, shoreline stability, and habitat for wildlife. Below are practical examples of what you can do to help protect Lac Ste. Anne.

Keep wheels out of the water

Regulations prohibit off-highway vehicles (OHVs) on the beds and shores of a permanent, naturally occurring body of water.

Leave shorelines and aquatic vegetation natural

Shoreline modifications or aquatic vegetation removal require written authorization from Alberta Environment and Parks.

Plant native shrubs and plants

Restore natural buffers where shorelines have been cleared to reduce erosion and filter runoff.

Refuel safely to prevent spills

Use spill control devices, or refuel well away from water to avoid contamination.

Use fertilizers responsibly

Avoid fertilizers when possible. If needed, choose organic slow-release products and apply far from the shoreline.

Watch for invasive species

Look for aquatic invasive species and report or remove them as appropriate to protect the ecosystem.

Small actions create big change. Thank you for doing your part to keep Lac Ste. Anne healthy and enjoyable for everyone.
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