Banff Lake Clean-up
Location: Banff Lake Cleanup at Lake Minnewanka's Cliff Dive Site
Date: Saturday, Sept 27th, 2025
What: Lake clean-up dive - open to 20 registered divers only! - Possibly a Camp n' Dive Weekend for the UW Outlaws Club.
Cost: FREE, PLUS will need Canada National Park Pass (choose day, weekend, annual, purchase in advance or at Park Gate)
Hosted By: UW Outlaws Scuba Club (Calgary) & the AUC volunteers
RSVP to: info@albertaunderwatercouncil.com
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Event Times:
9:00 am Registration & Waivers
10:00 am Dive Safety Briefing
12:00 pm Lunch & Presentations
1:00 pm 2nd dive if wanted & conditions allow
3:00 pm Clean-up site, document & remove trash collected to Park garbage bins, pack-up dive gear, lock gate, etc.
Please Come out to collect some trash underwater and help keep our Alberta lakes, rivers, and waterways & National Parks debris free!
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Location: Lake Minnewanka (past the boat launch & concession) Banff, Alberta
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NOTE: Limited participants due to parking, this lot is only available to diving participants on this day.
UW LAKE CLEANUP at Lake Minnewanka Cliff's Dive Site - Permit pending ..... with thanks to Tina at Parks Canada & the
UW Outlaws Scuba Club (Calgary & area)
NOTE: We should have access to gate (just past boat launch & concession) & able to drive thru & park next to picnic shelter but only for this lake cleanup event.
Suggest that divers gear up in pkg lot next to vehicle or tailgate, then walk down to beach after Dive Safety Briefing. Alternatively, bring a garden wagon & haul gear to beach area & gear up on picnic table.
LIMITED NUMBERS, MUST RSVP Via Registering via email here for the first 20 divers only!
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PROVIDED: AUC usually provides mesh bags for trash & an emergency cutting device for all lake cleanup volunteer diver
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DIVE EVENT & Safety Protocols to be followed (where applicable):
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​ LIMITED numbers of participants via PRE-REGISTRATION Required for Divers and/or Family or Shore Support Volunteers
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MUST have COLD-WATER dive experience prior to registering
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WAIVERS/RISK AWARENESS FORMS must be read & voluntarily signed prior to participation (everyone, no exceptions)
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MUST BE PRESENT at Dive Safety Briefing prior to participating in event dive(s)
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MUST follow standard dive safety guidelines & all directions of event organizers
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PUBLIC HEALTH: follow any public health directives if applicable
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COVID/PUBLIC HEALTH: IF COVID signs/symptoms present or suspected - do not participate, protect yourself and others
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Remember:
Please keep scuba gear tidy & respect others right to use the park.
Must bring or rent all your own scuba gear, plus 1-2 tanks.
Surprise Raffles for donated prizes - from sponsors like our local generous dive shops - are often available so bring your cash
Want a 2nd dive after?? Possible, if conditions favourable but 2nd dive is up to you & buddy. Organizers will not be available later
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Event details subject to change without notice, please with organizers, also check Facebook & Website just prior.
Divers, Remember to Bring:
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All your dive gear and tanks - at least one or more tanks, BC, regulators, dry-suit/wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins, boots, weights, dive computer, hood, gloves, plus small tarp to change on. AUC to supply mesh bags and safety scissors for lake cleanups
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Other dive gear that you may find useful to bring: dive light, knife, writing slate, compass & a small tarp to change on
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Your certification card and logbook
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Warm clothing, even if the sun is shining, be prepared for typical Alberta weather which could include rain, snow, and everything in between
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Bring your own snacks, juice, water, etc. Most events again include bbq lunch, but if you have allergies or food preferences, be sure to bring your own
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Lawn chair, bug spray, sunscreen
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Small amount of cash for registration fees (if applicable), or donations, membership, raffle draws (if available)