2023 Lakewatch Mussel Monitoring Form
Mussel Monitoring at Pigeon Lake

This form is to be filled out once per month when you check your zebra/quagga mussel pipe (substrate). Adult zebra/quagga mussels are 1-3 cm in length and attach to infrastructure (pipe, propellers etc.) using strong byssal threads. Our native mussels do not attach themselves as they do not have byssal threads. Other life may attach to your pipe: snails, crusty algae, leech eggs and more. To thoroughly check your pipe, please rub your hand along it, feeling for the formation of hard mussel shells.  

If you have any questions, contact the Alberta Lake Management Society (ALMS) at 780-415-9785 or send ALMS a message at https://alms.ca/contact-us/ 
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Your Name? *
Date of Substate Check *
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Location of Substrate *
Example: Attached to the dock at the campground boat launch on the south east side of the lake.
Latitude *
Decimal Degrees (example: 54.78594444). You can find the GPS location of your substrate by going to Google Maps and right clicking on the location of your pipe. Choose "What's Here?" and Google will tell you the GPS location. If you need help with this step – contact Brad at 780-415-9785 or the PLWA Staff .
Longitude *
Mussels present? *
(If present or you have questions about something attached to the substrate, please call the PLWA ASAP:  587-487-2044)
Milfoil present in the area? *
If found please call the PLWA ASAP:  587-487-2044  or email: plwastaff@gmail.com ~ NOTE: There is native milfoil in Pigeon Lake. Often the non-native milfoil needs to be tested genetically to determine accurately if it is native or non-native. Please do not remove. The monitoring of aquatic invasive species in Pigeon Lake is a collaborative effort between Alberta Environment and Park (AEP), the Alberta Lake Management Society (ALMS) and the Pigeon Lake Watershed Association (PLWA).
If Mussels or Milfoil is found:
Please call the PLWA ASAP:  587-487-2044 and send us an email (plwastaff@gmail.com) with a picture
Questions, Comments, or Notes:
Thank You!
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