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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Just Released! Beaver River Watershed Video
This video was developed to highlight the beauty, diversity and balance between people, the natural watershed, and the different Industries in this region of Alberta. We hope you enjoy learning […]
25th Anniversary Celebration
LICA marks 25 years of environmental stewardship with reflection, research, and community celebration! The event was featured in the Lakeland Today newspaper.
NEW Online Booking System for School Programs
Would you like to book LICA for FREE school programs? We have a new online booking system to make it more convenient for teachers!
2025 Fall Newsletter
LICA’s 2025 Fall Newsletter has just been released!
2024 – 2025
Report Highlights
LICA Workshops & Community Events
Number of Indigenous Engagement Sessions hosted for the State of the Watershed
Riparian Health Campaign Trees Planted
Soil Chemistry Monitoring Sites
Ion Exchange Sampling Sites
Completion of State of the Watershed Report
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
Lakes Sampled with ALMS LakeWatch & LakeKeepers
IWMP Recommendations Implemented
Community Garden Vegetables Donated to Local Food Bank
Community Garden Capacity (Plot Rentals and Business Sponsors)
Wildlife Species Counted with Citizen Science Winter Wildlife Monitoring Program
Social Media Followers
School Programs Delivered
Youth and Summer Programs
People Reached Through Outreach Programs
Low-Cost Air Quality Monitoring Sensors Deployed in our Region