Tabor Lake Cleanup Society

THE TEAM

Learn about the members on the board of the Tabor Lake Cleanup Society. We are passionate in the idea of bringing balance to the lake.

UPCOMING FUNDRAISERS

Learn about what fundraisers are coming up and how you can participate! We greatly appreciate everyone’s support.

LAKE WATER DATA

Here you will find a collection of spreadsheets displaying previous lake water readings. Our focus is dissolved oxygen levels and temperature.

MAIL BOX

PO Box 1473 Stn A, Prince George BC, V2L 6V7

Who We Are

We strive to optimize the lake water environment to allow rainbow trout to thrive.

We are a nonprofit society. BN 89328 4414 RR0001

By monitoring the dissolved oxygen levels along with the temperature of the water at various depths, we are then able to focus on removing certain amounts of weed and biological matter with the Harvester to help balance the aquatic environment.

Education

Lake Tips and Algae Blooms

House and Yard Guidelines

~ Minimize disturbance at shoreline by allowing natural vegetation to grow.

~ Minimize high-maintenance grass areas.

~ Replant lakeside grassed areas with native vegetation. Do not import fine fill.

~ Use paving stones instead of pavement.

~ Stop or limit the use of fertilizers and pesticides.

~ Don't use fertilizers at all on steep slopes, sandy soils, or compacted soils due to high risk of run off into the lake.

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Algae Blooms

Algae are a very diverse group of simple plants that can be found in freshwater and marine environments throughout British Columbia. While they are often considered to be aquatic organisms, algae are found in a wide range of habitats, including in the soil, growing on rocks and on snow, and growing in association with plants, fungi (as lichens) and with animals (such as corals).

Algae are a natural part of all aquatic ecosystems, but prolific growth can cause a dense mass of algae (called a bloom) Algae bloomscan occur when a combination of suitable environmental conditions exist for abundant algal growth.

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History

1951: Logging started to take place around the lake opening up areas of the land. 1960's: At this time there were low levels of algae bloom and weed. The area contained developments of cottages but not many lived around the lake.

1961: A grove burn, approximately 14,000 ha of the watershed took place which resulted in bringing various nutrients into the lake. 14 landslides took place this year as well.

1972: Skaret Creek was possibly redirected around this time. It no longer would flow into Tabor Lake but instead would flow directly into Tabor Creek. (It's worth noting that the creek mouth has been situated on an alluvial fan which indicates the lower reaches of the stream has likely wandered over a large area in the recent geological past.)

1973: Water readings and data started to be collected sporadically over the next couple of decades. Some fish counts and aerial photography were recorded. (This allowed terrain analysis and weed biomass estimates) Oxygen, phosphorus, chlorophyll, temperature, depth, visibility, ph and wind records became available for parts of 1973, 74, 77, 85, 86, 87, 89, 90, 91, and 92...

Our Goal

We work together to help bring about a healthier lake...

The purpose of the society is to improve, enhance and preserve the natural qualities of Tabor Lake; To improve its environment and to promote recreational use for all.

These Include But Are Not Limited To:

1) Weed control

2) Clean up of weeds

3) Enhance water quality

4) Improve fish habitat

5) Education concerning pollution and control

6) Monitoring of the lake including phosphate levels, trophic status and coliform levels

Operations and Bylaws of the Tabor Lake society The society operates according to the bylaws of schedule B of the Society Act (RSBC 1996) as filed using form 1 in March 1990.