"A Long-Term Strategic Plan for the Improvement of Water Quality in the Charlie Lake Watershed" by Todd French & Barry Booth was finalized in 2004. The findings and recommendations from the report have initiated projects in several areas.

Agricultural

We are coordinating projects with environmentally aware local farmers to improve stream crossings, enhance riparian strips and develop better water management on Coffee and Stoddard Creeks.
Projects are expected to have worthwhile impacts on farming efficiency, wildlife habit, conservation and aesthetics.
The CLCS is coordinating support from:
-Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration
-Peace River Regional District
-Industrial supporters
-individuals and local businesses

 

Lakeshore Living

CLCS sponsored the Annual Charlie Lake Spring Cleanup with volunteers collecting litter around the lake.
Workshops and educational events were planned          

 

Oil and Gas

CLCS has spearheaded cooperative efforts with this key economic sector to reduce environmental impacts of industry operations.

Initiatives to reduce soil erosion from oil and gas sites were promoted with the support of the BC Oil and Gas Commission (OGC) through their Science and Community Environmental Knowledge (SCEK) Fund in 2005-2006.

Allan Blair was Project Manager overseeing the efforts of UNBC student, Lindsay Sahaydak in the completion of "Oil and Gas Well /Facility Site Erosion Management" Project. The final report has been released by the OGC in 2006/2007.

Transportation

    The CLCS has been actively involved with other agencies to reduce and remediate negatives impacts of transportation within the watershed. Particular focus was  on road stream crossings.

 

Capacity Building

  • The Society will continue to participate in scientific research, monitoring and planning programs.
  • We will continue development of initiatives supporting the Strategic Environmental Plan for the Charlie Lake Watershed.
  • CLCS has funded university students to further our activities and develop our capacity for implementing components of the Strategic Environmental Plan.