Residents living around the lakes in Harvey RC have formed associations to address the various issues affecting our lakes and work towards their preservation and protection. During the summer months, dedicated volunteers monitor the water quality using testing equipment to collect and record vital data to better understand the state of our lakes.
These lake associations are the Oromocto Lake Association, the Harvey Lake Association, Inc., the Lake George Habitat Preservation, Inc., and the Magaguadavic Lakes Association. They work together with the New Brunswick Alliance of Lake Associations (NBALA) that fosters collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and joint initiatives. By combining their efforts, they can tackle challenges more effectively and have a more significant impact on lake health. Activities of the NBALA are supported by the Government of New Brunswick, Environmental Trust Fund.
Recently, two main aspects are particularly critical and closely monitored. Cyanobacteria, known as blue-green algae, can lead to harmful algal blooms in lakes that pose risks to both the ecosystem and human health. Eurasian Milfoil is an invasive aquatic plant that spreads rapidly, disrupting the balance of the lake’s native flora and fauna. Zebra muscles are also spreading into New Brunswick waterways. Lake associations are combatting these threats through education and targeted programs.
Please contact your lake associations or the NBALA for more information.
Top: Sites for water testing at Harvey Lake. Source: Mikael Gyllstrom, MEEKOI Ecological Consultancy for NBALA.
Below: Water testing at Harvey Lake.
Source: Sheryl Bartlett
