East of Westlock and northeast of the village of Clyde, the Bridge Lake Natural Area (NA) complex is one of a number of protected sites within this rich farming region. Note that the Order-in -Council and Protective Notation areas are contiguous on the west side of the lake.
Map of the Area
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Other Information
This Natural Area complex totaling about 280 ha contains vegetated sandhills adjacent to Bridge Lake with forest vegetation of jack pine and aspen, and willow/sedge meadows associated with the lakeshore and a small creek. The lake is an important waterfowl production area (Alberta Parks website, 2012).
During the drought years of the 21st century the shoreline of the lake receded and there was an extensive infestation of the weed common tansy. In the summer of 2021, following high precipitation in 2020, the water level was within 100 metres of the road, and bands of drowned willows and trees remained in the lake several metres from shore. There was no sign of tansy. (Personal observation: PCotterill)
Site Statistics
Bridge Lake (OC)
| Site Name | Bridge Lake |
| Site Type | Natural Area |
| Subtype | Order-in-council (OC) |
| Natural Region(s) | Dry Mixedwood |
| O.C. No. (Land Ref. Manual) | 519/95 |
| PASite ID (Map Ref #) | 48 |
| Site # (Parks Website) | 478 |
| Total Area | 109.77 ha. (271.24 ac.) |
| Steward-Status | |
| Recreation Activities | none noted |
| IUCN | II |
| Operated By | Parks Division |
| Notes and Comments |
Bridge Lake (PNT)
| Site Name | Bridge Lake (PNT) |
| Site Type | Natural Area |
| Subtype | Protective Notation (PNT) |
| Natural Region(s) | Dry Mixedwood |
| O.C. No. (Land Ref. Manual) | N/A |
| PASite ID (Map Ref #) | 48 |
| Site # (Parks Website) | N/A |
| Total Area | 170 ha. (420 ac.) |
| Steward-Status | |
| Recreation Activities | |
| IUCN | IV*6 |
| Operated By | |
| Notes and Comments |
References
The following links are provided as a courtesy but are not verified or endorsed by SAPAA. Clicking on the link will cause you to leave the SAPAA website. Primary source of information is: Government of Alberta –Information & Facilities – Bridge Lake Natural Area | Alberta Parks (2022-02-12).
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