Join the 22nd Annual Sylvan Lake Underwater Clean Up

SUNDAY, Sept 21, 2025 – for this dedicated Underwater Lake Cleanup at Sylvan Lake – Main Pier Area

Wanted – Divers, Paddlers & Shore Cleanup Volunteers

Hosted by the Alberta Underwater Council and its volunteers, with thanks to Town of Sylvan Lake

Beach Area Cleanup to be conducted by local volunteers at the same time – organized by the Town of Sylvan Lake

WAIVERS & RISK AWARENESS FORMS for scuba diving must be read & voluntarily signed prior to participation
Arrive early for Registration, Dive Safety Briefing, Dive Buddy Gear Checks, etc, BRING all your own gear, at least one tank, note that extra weights are useful as the lake is very shallow
Encourage volunteers – frequent hand washing after handling trash collected

All your dive gear and only one tank Usually only do one dive to cleanup up underwater due to increased boat traffic in the afternoon
PLUS: BCD, Regulators, drysuit/wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins, boots, weights, dive computer, hood, gloves, 2-4 extra pounds of lead (max. depth is usually 6-10 feet so extra lead is helpful).
Other dive gear that you will find useful to bring: writing slate, compass, a tarp to change on
Your certification card and logbook
Warm clothing, even if the sun is shining, be prepared for typical Alberta weather which could include rain, snow, and everything in between
Town of Sylvan Lake usually provides BBQ Hot Dogs, or bring your own snacks, water, drinks
Small amount of cash for donations, membership, raffle draws (if available)
Mesh Bags & Cutting Device (safety scissors) provided by the AUC

PADDLERS, launch 1/2 hour after our divers submerge BUT weather dependent (wind/waves)

Life-Jacket, bailer, spare paddles, whatever you need to be safe out there.
Appropriate clothing, wetsuits, wetsuit boots, (water temps are getting cold), footwear, etc.

SHORE SUPPORT VOLUNTEERS – assist divers, sort trash, record data, remove trash to garbage truck provided by the Town of Sylvan Lake

Beach Cleanup to be conducted by local volunteers at the same time to be organized by the Town of Sylvan Lake.

Appropiate clothing, sturdy footwear, garden gloves, small container for small metal pieces, broken glass, etc.
DO NOT pick up needles – please report their location to the Town of Sylvan Lake.