LICA is a community-based not-for-profit association that is a Synergy Group, the Watershed Planning and Advisory Council (WPAC) for the Beaver River Watershed, and an Airshed Zone. LICA focuses on environmental monitoring, environmental management, and community education and outreach.
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What’s New?
Beaver River State of the Watershed Report 2025
LICA is pleased to announce the release of a newly created State of the Watershed report!
Launching LICA’s Riparian Health Campaign
Contact LICA today to sign up and receive your 10 FREE native shrubs to kick-start riparian restoration on your property. Launch date is June 16, 2025. Email outreach@lica.ca
LICA’s NEW eDNA Monitoring Program
Summer 2025 will be the first year of LICA’s new eDNA early-detection Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) monitoring program!
LICA’s 25th Anniversary Scholarship
LICA is proud to offer a one-time $2500 Scholarship to support a local student in celebration of its 25th Anniversary!
2023 – 2024
Report Highlights
Initiation of the Re-Creation of the Beaver River State of the Watershed Report
YouTube Educational Videos Uploaded
X-Stream Science Programs Delivered
Time the Air Quality Health Index was “Low Risk” across the entire LICA network
Hours of near-real time air monitoring data available to the public
Air Monitoring Network Uptime
Passive air samples collected and analyzed
Total Volunteer Hours
LICA Members
Creeks Monitored through CreekWatch Citizen Science Program
Lakes sampled with ALMS LakeWatch
IWMP Recommendations Implemented
Community Garden Vegetables Donated to Local Food Bank
Community Garden Plots Rented
Wildlife Counted with Citizen Science Winter Wildlife Monitoring Program
Social Media Followers
LICA Workshops and Events
School Programs Delivered
Youth and Summer Programs
People reached through Outreach Programs
Low-Cost Air Quality Monitoring Sensors Deployed in our Region