Cascade Pond Cleanup
LocationCascade Pond, Banff, AB
Date: Sunday, Sept 28, 2025 - TENTATIVE
What: Lake clean-up dive - open to snorkelers or Free Divers only - ponds are only 6-15 ft (2-5 m) deep, divers can help with shore support and cleanup up picnic area. (Possibly part of 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: Calgary Free Divers Group, 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, Clean-up site, document & remove trash collected to Park garbage bins, pack-up dive gear, 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: Cascade Pond, Banff, Alberta
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NOTE: Limited participants due to parking issues
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Last year was wet & raining so we set-up inside a picnic shelter, free-divers/snorklers geared up there or alternatively you can dress in parking lot & hike down to ponds after Dive Safety Briefing. Alternatively, bring a garden wagon & haul gear to beach area & gear up on a picnic table (if available).
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 divers
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Remember:
Please keep all snorkel/scuba gear tidy & respect others right to use the park.
Must bring or rent all your own snorkel/free-diving gear, wetsuit needed! Water temps are getting cold as autumn progresses.
Surprise Raffles for donated prizes - from sponsors like our local generous dive shops - are often available so bring your cash
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Event details subject to change without notice, please with organizers, also check Facebook & Website just prior.
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Please NOTE:
LIMITED numbers of participants available (as for most events) via PRE-REGISTRATION Required for Free-Divers/Snorkelers,
Scuba Divers welcome to help out on shore as Cascade Ponds are so shallow.
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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 please)
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MUST BE PRESENT at the Event Safety Briefing prior to participating in event dive(s) PLEASE Don't be late!
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MUST follow standard dive safety guidelines & all directions of event organizers​​​​
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PUBLIC HEALTH: If applicable - please follow any Public Health directives as needed
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COVID/PUBLIC HEALTH: IF COVID signs/symptoms present or suspected - do not participate, protect yourself and others
Snorkelers/Free-Divers, Please Remember to Bring:
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All your snorkel gear and wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins, boots, weights, (nice to have - extra 2-4 lbs of lead due to shallow depths here), dive computer, hood, gloves, dive knife
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Other gear that you will find useful to bring: a tarp to change on, towel, warm-up coat to change under
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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 fall Alberta weather
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Lunch: a light BBQ lunch is usually provided, BUT if you have ALLERGIES, or food preferences, please bring your own
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Lawn chair, bug spray, sunscreen
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Small amount of cash for registration fees, raffle draws (if available), etc.
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
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Other dive gear that you will 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 lunch or snack, juice, water, etc. Some events DO NOT include food and water. Allergies? 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, donations, membership, raffle draws (if available)