Sylvan Lake Cleanup 2023- 20th Annual

Sunday, Sept 24, 2023 -  for this dedicated Underwater Lake Cleanup at Sylvan Lake - Main Pier Area

WANTED - Divers, Paddlers & Shore Cleanup Volunteers

• Please RSVP & register on-line via this portal.  

Hosted by the Alberta Underwater Council and its volunteers, with thanks to Town of Sylvan Lake

Beach Area Cleanup to be conducted by local volunteers at the same time - organized by the Town of Sylvan Lake

• WAIVERS & RISK AWARENESS FORMS for both scuba diving and COVID-19 must be read & voluntarily signed prior to participation
• Arrive early for Registration, Dive Safety Briefing, Dive Buddy Gear Checks, etc, BRING all your own gear, at least one tank, extra weights are useful as the lake is very shallow
• Encourage volunteers - frequent hand washing after handling trash collected
• Anyone with increased risk of severe COVID-19 for themselves or family members should be encouraged not to participate

 

Divers, Remember to Bring:

• All your dive gear and only one tank!  Usually only do one dive to cleanup up underwater due to increased boat traffic in the afternoon

• PLUS: BCD, Regulators, drysuit/wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins, boots, weights, dive computer, hood, gloves, 2-4 extra pounds of lead (max. depth is usually 6-10 feet so extra lead is helpful).

• Other dive gear that you will find useful to bring:  writing slate, compass, a tarp to change on

• Your certification card and logbook 

• Warm clothing, even if the sun is shining, be prepared for typical Alberta weather which could include rain, snow, and everything in between

• Town of Sylvan Lake usually provides BBQ Hot Dogs, or bring your own snacks, water, drinks

• Small amount of cash for donations, membership, raffle draws (if available)

• Mesh Bags & Cutting Device (safety scissors) provided by the AUC

PADDLERS, launch 1/2 hour after our divers submerge BUT weather dependant (wind/waves)

Paddlers, Remember to Bring:

• Life-Jacket, bailer, spare paddles, whatever you need to be safe out there!
• Appropriate clothing, wetsuits, wetsuit boots, (water temps are getting cold!), footwear, etc 

 

SHORE SUPPORT VOLUNTEERS - assist divers, sort trash, record data, remove trash to garbage truck provided by the Town of Sylvan Lake

Beach Cleanup to be conducted by local volunteers at the same time to be organized by the Town of Sylvan LakeRemember to Bring

• Appropiate clothing, sturdy footwear, garden gloves, small container for small metal pieces, broken glass, etc.
• DO NOT pick up needles - please report their location to the Town of Sylvan Lake.