Charlie Lake & Watershed
About Charlie Lake
Charlie Lake is a very productive body of water, supporting a rich and diverse range of flora and fauna.
On average, algae and plants begin to increase in density around mid-June, peak in late July to mid-August and slowly decline during fall.
The Charlie Lake watershed is part of Dane-zaa nunne, traditional lands of Blueberry River First Nations, Doig River First Nation, and Halfway River First Nation. We are grateful to play a small part in the continued stewardship of this place.
Charlie Lake by the Numbers
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of the lake's volume is within the zone where sunlight is available for plant growth.
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of the land within the watershed is privately owned
Charlie Lake Challenges
The most common concerns we hear from residents and visitors to the watershed centre on aquatic vegetation and algal blooms. Click here to read about each of these challenges and what is being done to address them.