- "Water is integral to supporting and maintaining life on this planet as it moderates the climate, creates growth and shapes the living substance of all of Earth’s creatures. It is the tide of life itself, the sacred source." ~ David Suzuki (1997) The Sacred Balance
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Muriel Lake Water Level
Did you know Environment Canada collects real time hydrometric data at Gurneyville, AB for Muriel Lake's primary water level every day? http://www.wateroffice.ec.gc.ca/graph/graph_e.html?stn=06AC007 www.wateroffice.ec.gc.ca
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We have sent out a letter seeking help…
We have send the following letter out to ask for help: Letter Requesting Support to Conduct Studies on Muriel Lake We have mailed this letter to the following: Government Departments – Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Environment Canada, Government Representatives – … Continue reading
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Edmonton Journal Article – Will the new Canadian Oil Sands Innovation Alliance support research on the water problems at lakes like Muriel Lake?
“Oilsands giants create unprecedented alliance to tackle environmental issues. Leaders of 12 majors sign commitment on tailings ponds, greenhouse gas emissions, water and land issues” Executives from the 12 biggest oilsands producers unite Thursday at the Hyatt Regency Calgary to … Continue reading
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Beautiful photos of Muriel Lake!
Thank you very much to Linnea & Dave Prince for sharing these beautiful photos with us. And a special thank you for reminding all of us that Muriel Lake is still a gorgeous lake, and really a treasure that we … Continue reading
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January Minutes, February Newsletter Now Posted!
We have now posted the minutes from our January meeting and the February Newsletter: Minutes, Jan 24, 2012 February 2012 Newsletter These are also posted under the “Board of Directors” tab (for all the Board minutes) and “Our Efforts” tab … Continue reading
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Muriel Lake Basin Management Society Board Meeting
Thank you to everyone who has visited the site, and shared our site with your friends at the lake! We have now had over 700 viewers in only two months. Our monthly board meeting is tonight. We will have some … Continue reading
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Fish from Muriel Lake – 1994 or 1995
A big thank you to Robert Autry for sending us these pictures of some Pike caught at Muriel Lake either in 1994 or 1995. Is anyone still fishing in Muriel Lake? Have any pictures you would like to share with … Continue reading
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Great Information & History on Muriel Lake from the early 1990s
The Lakehomes in Alberta website had this interesting information about Muriel Lake on their site. Here is a few interesting clips from their site: “In 1988, landowners near the lake were surveyed for the background report to the Muriel Lake … Continue reading
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Oil Sands Development in the Muriel Lake area
Did you know that there are only 3 oil sands areas in the province which are considered to be “recoverable” – and Muriel Lake is in the middle of one of them!? Environment Canada says this about oil sands development: … Continue reading
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Alberta Environment Information on Surface & Groundwater Extraction
Want more information on surface and groundwater allocation from the Beaver River Basin (includes Muriel Lake). Alberta Environment has posted this information online: http://www3.gov.ab.ca/env/water/GWSW/quantity/waterinalberta/allocation/AL4_all_vs_con.html
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Beaver Dams preventing the inflow of water into Muriel Lake
These arial photos show beaver dams blocking off the inflow of water into Muriel Lake via the stream from the south-eastern side of the lake. In the 1980s a Muriel Lake resident remembers that this stream flowed very strongly into … Continue reading
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