A Saanich councillor assures the public that the Capital Regional District (CRD) is working hard to improve a local lake system as the region bids to host the national training centre for rowers representing Canada.
The Victoria City Rowing Club (VCRC) could find out later this fall if Rowing Canada Aviron, CanadaB次元官网网址檚 national rowing body, will choose the training site at Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park as the home base for the national training program.
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While VCRCB次元官网网址檚 bid made the shortlist, Rowing Canada expressed concern with weed growth on the lake.
Elk/Beaver Lake has a history of blue-green algae blooms with increased frequency in recent years, according to a report from the CRD.
Coun. Judy Brownoff acknowledged that the lake has had its environmental issues, but said efforts are underway to pump more oxygen into it. (Blue-green algae thrive in a oxygen-poor water). The CRD also has employed a weed remover, that has worked well, she said.
B次元官网网址淐RD is actively trying to bring the lake back to a healthier state,B次元官网网址� she said.
Brownoff made these comments, as Saanich council voted unanimously to send a letter of support.
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