Kawartha Conservation Environmental Recognition Awards
2012 Community Conservationist Award
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Kawartha Lake Stewards Association
The Kawartha Lakes Stewards Association has been contributing significantly to the long-term health of lakes in the Kawarthas. Some of their work includes:
- Water testing and monitoring in the Kawartha Lakes;
- Scientific research to better understand the dynamics of our lake ecosystems; and
- Providing insightful background that promotes informed public participation.
Every year, the KLSA widely distributes a comprehensive report on the various studies and research they have been undertaking. They are actively involved in water sampling across several lakes, and have partnerships with Trent University and Fleming College, that has resulted in research on the milfoil weevil, wastewater treatment plant effluent, urban storm water, and algae and other aquatic plants. •
The KLSA also makes a valuable contribution to lake management planning in the City of Kawartha Lakes through participation on our Community Advisory Panel.
Kawartha Conservation Director Chuck Mercier and Kawartha Lake Stewards Director Kathleen Mackenzie
Kawartha Lake Stewards Association website
Pine Point Park Ltd
This community has protected more than 500 feet of shoreline from ice damage and erosion. They have accomplished this by raising funds through bottle drives and yard sales, in addition to support from the Scugog WATER Fund and our Shoreline Naturalization grant program.
The work along their shoreline involved removing a berm caused by ice-damage, and preventing future damage by re-grading the slope, installing rip rap stones and planting countless native plants to keep ice from pushing directly against the shoreline.
This multi-year initiative began in 2004 and is a powerful representation of a community coming together to protect Lake Scugog.
Kawartha Conservation Chuck Mercier and Sharron Oke of Pine Point Park Ltd.
Scugog Lake Stewards Inc.
Scugog Lake Stewards have provided many years of advocacy and research that is contributing to a healthier Lake Scugog. This work includes:
- Participation in various initiatives that include the Lake Scugog Environmental Management Plan, North Durham Integrated Sustainability Plan, Port Perry Sewage Lagoons, and Scugog Connections;
- Providing conferences and workshops on private septic system technology, naturalization, shoreline maintenance, and others;
- Educating the community through a regular “Life on the Lake” feature in Focus on Scugog magazine;
- Pilot studies on the use of weevils to control Eurasian Milfoil; and
- Advocacy work on storm water management and reducing the impacts of private septic systems on Lake Scugog.
Scugog Lake Stewards Treasurer Tom Phipps, Scugog Lake Stewards Vice President Barbara Karthein, Kawartha Conservation Director Chuck Mercier, Scugog Lake Stewards President Jamie Ross
Scugog Lake Stewards Inc. website