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Appendix 6. The Winagami-Turner/Axsen property management plan The Winagami-Turner/Axsen Property Management Plan (NW23-76-18-W5M) Cedar Chittenden, Ed Kolodychuk Alberta Conservation Association Northwest Business Unit 38
Introduction Management Plan for Winagami-Turner/Axsen Property (NW23-76-18-W5M) In 2003, Alberta Conservation Association (ACA) purchased the Winagami- Turner/Axsen Property in a cooperative partnership with the Suncor Energy Foundation and Alberta Community Development. This partnership established a Boreal Land Acquisition Pilot Project to purchase land at Winagami Lake in 2003. Suncor, Parks, and ACA agree that this property is to be managed for the purpose of protecting native boreal mixed wood vegetation and wildlife habitat. ACA initiated the Winagami Lake Project to preserve sensitive riparian areas around the lake. Vegetation damage and runoff from human activities, including agriculture and livestock grazing, contribute to bank erosion and reduce riparian health and water quality. During 1985, over half of the lakeshore was grazed. Over the last fifteen years, ACA and Alberta Sustainable Resource Development (ASRD) have combined efforts to reduce shoreline damage, improve spawning sites, stock walleye and monitor sport fish populations in the lake. The expanded Winagami Lake Provincial Park boundaries, and the newly established Winagami Wildland Park encompass over 160 square kilometers. This was achieved through the previous conservation efforts of ACA and ASRD. In 2003, ACA received funding from Suncor Energy Foundation to continue conserving the remaining lakeshore habitat. Property description The property (NW23-76-18-W5M) is found in M.D. #24 of Big Lakes and is located approximately 20 kilometers southeast of the town of McLennan, Alberta (Figures 1, 2). The lands are situated in the white zone and are directly adjacent to Winagami Lake (Figure 3) and Winagami Lake Provincial Parks. The lands are partly cleared/hayed and include native wetland, with some forested areas and several unique habitat types. This property is also located within the Ducks Unlimited Canada priority landscapes. The property is fenced on the east and west sides, bordered by Hwy 679 on the south, and Winagami Lake on the north. A house and ten acres have been subdivided from the south edge of the property. This area is great waterfowl and wildlife habitat, and may be flooded save for some small islands, during certain times of the year. Winagami Lake is a valuable sport fishery, with populations of walleye, northern pike, lake whitefish and yellow perch. This lake is a popular angling destination with excellent camping facilities provided by Winagami Lake Provincial Park. 39
Page 1 and 2: The Suncor - Winagami Lake Conserva
Page 3 and 4: The Suncor-Winagami Lake Conservati
Page 5 and 6: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Suncor-Winaga
Page 7 and 8: TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Page 9 and 10: 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Study Rational
Page 11 and 12: Figure 2. A view of Winagami Lake f
Page 13 and 14: 3.0 ACTIVITIES COMPLETED IN 2003-20
Page 15 and 16: Figure 7. Location of the Winagami-
Page 17 and 18: 3.2 Objective 2 - Project communica
Page 19 and 20: Figure 11. The Wingami Lake project
Page 21 and 22: Land acquisition efforts for 2004-0
Page 23 and 24: 6.0 APPENDICES Appendix 1. Newspape
Page 25 and 26: Appendix 2. Newspaper Article on AC
Page 27 and 28: Appendix 4. The Winagami-Bisson pro
Page 29 and 30: 2) SE 22-77-19-W5M (crown) The sout
Page 31 and 32: Figure 3. NE14-77-19-W5 view of the
Page 33 and 34: Figure 6. East perimeter fence of S
Page 35 and 36: 1.2 Wetlands DUC and ACA will be in
Page 37 and 38: Appendix 5. The Winagami-O’Mahony
Page 39 and 40: ose, willow, dogwood, buffalo berry
Page 41 and 42: Figure 2. Air Photo (August 3, 1998
Page 43 and 44: Management plan It is the intent of
Page 45: Figure 4. Signs are in disrepair at
Page 49 and 50: Figure 2. Air Photo (August 3, 1999
Page 51 and 52: The woodlands on this property requ
Page 53 and 54: CONSERVATION REPORT SERIES

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