Lake Clear Property Owners Association (LCPOA)
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The Lake Clear Property Owners Association is a local organization comprised of many of the individuals owning property on Lake Clear.
What does the LCPOA do for its members? The Lake Clear Property Owners' Association endeavours to pursue and attain optimal environmental and ecological conditions for Lake Clear and its environs, in conjunction with public authorities, and to represent members of the Association on matters of concern as they relate to problems or circumstances affecting their Lake Clear properties. Current services provided include:
The LCPOA Constitution in its entirety can be found below. In 2019, 236.5 (includes 1 associate membership) memberships were sold. Percentage in 2018 was 75% Percentage in 2017 was 74% Percentage in 2016 was 73% Percentage in 2015 was 73% Percentage for 2014 was 74% Percentage for 2013 was 73% Percentage for 2012 was 72% Highest percentage was 79% in 2011 Not a member yet?Memberships are available annually for $20.00. Please contact Jean Davies, daviesden229@gmail.com or your shore rep for membership information.
Mailing AddressLake Clear Property Owners Association
304 Merrithew St Almonte ON K0A 1A0 LCPOA Executive 2019-20President - Judy Bates - judybateson@gmail.com
Vice-President - John Earle - Jmearle@synaptic.ca Past President - Lorne Monahan - lmonahan@magma.ca Treasurer - Karen Jerome - karen.jerome.cma@gmail.com Secretary - Kathleen Kearney - katieburnie@hotmail.com Membership Chair - Lianne Pepper - liannegpepper@gmail.com Lake Steward - Wayne Lecuyer - wlecuyer@bell.net Shore Rep Chairs - Paul Beanish- paulbeanish@gmail.com and Carolyn Desjardins - Pcdesjardins38@gmail.com 
LCPOA Executive 2018-19: Lorne Monahan, Past President; Kathleen Kearney, Secretary; Carolyn Desjardins, Shore Rep Chair; Judy Bates, President; Paul Beanish, Shore Rep Chair; Jean Davies, Membership Chair; Karen Jerome, Treasurer (seated) Missing: John Earle, Vice-President; Wayne Lecuyer, Lake Steward
LCPOA Executive Board and Committee Chair Contact Information:
Shore RepsLCPOA Shore Reps
Our Shore Reps are instrumental in recruiting members. Please contact your Shore Rep for area concerns and new memberships. #1 Kilby Shore Colleen and Paul Beanish pcbeanish@gmail.com #2 Buelow Bay Liz Murphy lizmurph12@gmail.com and Heather Doyle heatherdoyle47@hotmail.com #3 Big Rock 1 Lori MacDonald basementml@gmail.com #4 Big Rock II John Taker johntaker2@gmail.com #5 Haley's Bay 1 Anne Audet - mcaudet01@gmail.com #6 Haley's Bay II Lianne Pepper liannegpepper@gmail.com #7 Heideman's Bay - Rep is needed #8 Klondike Road Kathy Webb kwebb20@hotmail.com #9 Wieland Shore 1 Kathleen Kearny katieburnie@hotmail.com #10 Wieland Shore II Megan Mooibroek meganmooibroek@hotmail.com #11 Wieland Shore III Jean Davies daviesden229@gmail.com #12 Plaunt Mountain 1 Rob Thomson krthomson@icloud.com #13 Plaunt Mountain II Lorne Monahan - lorne.monahan@icloud.com #14 French's Road Carolyn Desjardins Pcdesjardins38@gmail.com #15 Little Lake Clear and 512 Michelle Desmarais Mdesmarais4@comcast.net #16 Dome Road Jean Becker jeanobecker@yahoo.ca Board Meeting, September 20, 2019 - Agenda and Minutes from Previous Board Meeting
AGM 2019 - Agenda, Written Reports, Budget, 2018 Minutes, Etc.
Board Meeting, May 13, 2019 - Minutes
Board Meeting, September 22, 2018 - Minutes
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Presentation to BVT Council - Nov 2019
Also available on BVT You Tube Channel
LCPOA Survey March 2019 - Results:
Poker Run 2019
Another great fundraiser for the LCPOA Jacquie Lecuyer Environmental Scholarship!
What a great day for the Poker Run! Thanks to the volunteers and the entire Poker Run committee for organizing such a great event.
Here is the official list of winners. 1. Peter Langford - Straight Flush: $300. 2. John Biegel - Full House - Aces and 3s: $200. 3. Diane Hein - Flush - Ace High: Gift Card for Pride Marina Group, Eganville (value $250). 4. Bob Peltzer - Straight - Queen High: $100. 5. Josie Mason - Straight - 8 High: T-shirt from Cottage Cup. 6. Francine Cleroux - 3 Aces: Green Fees for 18 holes golf for 2 at White Tail. 7. Andrea Maillot - 3 Kings: Gift Certificate for Bonnechere Caves. 8. Warren McElligott - 3 Jacks: Rental of a 16ft. fishing boat for a day from Opeongo Mountain Resort. 9. Dan Hansen - 3 Nines: T-shirt from Cottage Cup. 10. Jen Eve - 3 Eights - Jack High: T-shirt from Cottage Cup. 11. Brady Muldoon - 3 Eights - 4 High: T-shirt from Cottage Cup. 12. Karen Prince - 3 Sevens: T-shirt from Cottage Cup. 13. Allyssa Tate - Worst Hand: $50. Thanks to all the participants for supporting the LCPOA Jacquie Lecuyer Environmental Scholarship Fund. 
Poker Run 2019 - Allyssa Tate happily receives the prize for worst hand!
LCPOA Jacquie Lecuyer Memorial Environmental ScholarshipThe LCPOA Jacquie Lecuyer Memorial Environmental Scholarship is awarded annually to a student who is pursuing education in an environmental program. The purpose of the scholarship is to increase public awareness of LCPOA's concern for the environment and supports students who pursue education to promote the health and preservation of the environment. The scholarship award of $1000 is based on availability of funds provided by the LCPOA Poker Run. The scholarship was first awarded in 2011. Information and application form available below. Deadline for applications is May 1. For more information, contact Jean Davies at 613-754-2119, daviesden229@gmail.com.
We were proud to present the 2019 LCPOA Jacquie Lecuyer Memorial Environmental Scholarship to Abigail Perrault-Sanders and Kayla Rekowski, each receiving a cheque for $1000. Abigail is a graduate of Jeanne Lajoie Secondary School in Pembroke and will be studying Environmental Geo Science at Trent University beginning in the fall. Kayla is entering her second year of the Environment, Sustainability and Society program at Dalhousie University.
 Heather Doyle of LCPOA with Jacey Zohr and Nicole Bourne.
The recipient of the 2018 scholarship was Olivia Gillis, daughter of Tom Gillis, cottager on Milky Way.
The 2017 scholarship winners were Nicole Bourne and Jacey Zohr.  Eva Von Jagow, Heather Doyle of LCPOA, Laura Johnson
There were two scholarship recipients in 2016: Eva von Jagow and Laura Johnson.
Unfortunately, in 2015 there were no qualified applicants. Hannah Wagner of Eganville was our 2014 LCPOA Scholarship recipient.  Paul O'Brien and Liz Murphy of LCPOA
The 2013 winner was Paul O’Brien of Eganville, Ontario.
Mr. Eric Stroud of Douglas was the 2012 recipient. The 2011 LCPOA scholarship winner was Will O’Brien from Eganville.
LCPOA Outreach
2018 - Lesley Lancaster, member of the Lake Clear Property Owners Association Outreach Committee, presents Kat Klauss, owner of the Opeongo Mountain Resort with a cheque in the amount of $400 for the annual July 1st fireworks display at the Resort
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Environment Committee
2019 Report
By Mike O'Brien
The Environment Committee has been focusing attention on the issue of Invasive Species. While Lake Clear has not experienced a serious problem yet, we need to do everything we can to prevent them coming into the lake. We have obtained a pamphlet from FOCA (Federation of Ontario Cottagers Associations) that will be distributed to all persons purchasing an LCPOA membership this year. Part of preventing the introduction of invasive species is to ensure proper boat washing. Last year we obtained signage from the Ministry of Natural Resources and placed it at the Opeongo Mountain Resort. We have asked Opeongo Mountain Resort for the contact information for any organizations holding fishing tournaments on Lake Clear as those boats launch at Opeongo. To date those organizations have not responded to our telephone calls but we will find other ways of communicating with them. Lastly, with regard to invasive species we should be having discussions about the possibility of a boat washing station at Lake Clear. While
they are expensive they can play an important role in preventing invasive species from entering Lake Clear. The introduction of an invasive species can have a serious impact on the quality of our water.
Last year the Environment Committee helped organize garbage clean up of cans and other items tossed into the lake. With the assistance of Marc Audet who does the diving we will go to a new location this summer to bring up garbage from the lake bottom.
As we all know, there are many turtles around Lake Clear. In Peterborough, the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre operates a hospital for injured turtles. Information has now been included on our website about the Centre. If anyone around the lake finds an injured turtle there is a phone number that can be called and volunteers will come and bring the turtle to the turtle
hospital. http://www.lakeclear.org/amphibians--reptiles.html
Last year we were represented at the Interlake association meeting. We will plan to attend again as it is a terrific opportunity to connect with other lake associations and share information and potentially develop partnerships.
By Mike O'Brien
The Environment Committee has been focusing attention on the issue of Invasive Species. While Lake Clear has not experienced a serious problem yet, we need to do everything we can to prevent them coming into the lake. We have obtained a pamphlet from FOCA (Federation of Ontario Cottagers Associations) that will be distributed to all persons purchasing an LCPOA membership this year. Part of preventing the introduction of invasive species is to ensure proper boat washing. Last year we obtained signage from the Ministry of Natural Resources and placed it at the Opeongo Mountain Resort. We have asked Opeongo Mountain Resort for the contact information for any organizations holding fishing tournaments on Lake Clear as those boats launch at Opeongo. To date those organizations have not responded to our telephone calls but we will find other ways of communicating with them. Lastly, with regard to invasive species we should be having discussions about the possibility of a boat washing station at Lake Clear. While
they are expensive they can play an important role in preventing invasive species from entering Lake Clear. The introduction of an invasive species can have a serious impact on the quality of our water.
Last year the Environment Committee helped organize garbage clean up of cans and other items tossed into the lake. With the assistance of Marc Audet who does the diving we will go to a new location this summer to bring up garbage from the lake bottom.
As we all know, there are many turtles around Lake Clear. In Peterborough, the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre operates a hospital for injured turtles. Information has now been included on our website about the Centre. If anyone around the lake finds an injured turtle there is a phone number that can be called and volunteers will come and bring the turtle to the turtle
hospital. http://www.lakeclear.org/amphibians--reptiles.html
Last year we were represented at the Interlake association meeting. We will plan to attend again as it is a terrific opportunity to connect with other lake associations and share information and potentially develop partnerships.
Algonquin Land Claims
Letter to the Editor, Eganville Leader, March 2016 by Lorne Monaghan:
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Algonquin Land Claim Committee
2016 Report
By G. von Jagow
Members: Michael Johnson, Lorne Monahan, Jack Rosien, Wayne Spooner
The Algonquin Land Claim is the largest land claim being negotiated in Ontario. If successful, it will be the province’s first modern-day constitutionally protected treaty. Since the last Board meeting the following events have happened:
On March 17th the Algonquin’s of Ontario announced the results of the ratification vote on their proposed Agreement-in-Principle with the Governments of Ontario and Canada.
A total of 3,575 ballots were cast out of 7,540 eligible Algonquin voters – a participation rate of 47 percent. Of those ballots cast, 3,341, or over 90 per cent voted in favour of the AIP and the continuation of negotiations towards the terms of a Final Agreement based on the AIP.
Your Committee sent a letter to the editor outlining our concerns about the lack of openness during the negotiations that was published by the Pembroke Daily Observer on March 30th, 2016. The letter was written to incite comment and raise awareness. To date, no subsequent letters to the editor have been published.
Cottage Life Magazine issued a press release about the Algonquin Land Claim titled “How will the Algonquin Land Claim affect Cottagers” at the following link: cottagelife.com/news/how-will-the-algonquin-land-claims-affect-cottagers As of May 7th, there were 0 comments.
By G. von Jagow
Members: Michael Johnson, Lorne Monahan, Jack Rosien, Wayne Spooner
The Algonquin Land Claim is the largest land claim being negotiated in Ontario. If successful, it will be the province’s first modern-day constitutionally protected treaty. Since the last Board meeting the following events have happened:
On March 17th the Algonquin’s of Ontario announced the results of the ratification vote on their proposed Agreement-in-Principle with the Governments of Ontario and Canada.
A total of 3,575 ballots were cast out of 7,540 eligible Algonquin voters – a participation rate of 47 percent. Of those ballots cast, 3,341, or over 90 per cent voted in favour of the AIP and the continuation of negotiations towards the terms of a Final Agreement based on the AIP.
Your Committee sent a letter to the editor outlining our concerns about the lack of openness during the negotiations that was published by the Pembroke Daily Observer on March 30th, 2016. The letter was written to incite comment and raise awareness. To date, no subsequent letters to the editor have been published.
Cottage Life Magazine issued a press release about the Algonquin Land Claim titled “How will the Algonquin Land Claim affect Cottagers” at the following link: cottagelife.com/news/how-will-the-algonquin-land-claims-affect-cottagers As of May 7th, there were 0 comments.
2015 Report
By G. von Jagow
On June 12th with very little fanfare a news release was issued by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs and the Algonquins of Ontario. A Google news search conducted on June 22nd showed that not a single major Canadian newspaper, magazine or broadcaster reported on the news release. Briefly, the news release stated the following:
"Further to recent requests for an update on the status of the Algonquin land claim negotiations, we are pleased to provide the following information.
As you know, the Preliminary Draft Agreement-in-Principle was publicly released in December 2012. Thereafter, there were a number of public meetings and meetings with various groups and individuals. After careful review by legal counsel and by the negotiators, a number of changes were made to the text of the proposed Agreement-in-Principle including changes to the land selections. In 2014, persons with legal interests in the land selections were advised of the changes made to date to the land selections.
The next planned step in the process was the initialing of a proposed Agreement-in-Principle indicating agreement on the text by the negotiators for the Algonquins, Canada and Ontario. That initialing took place recently on May 29, 2015. The next anticipated step will be an Algonquin ratification vote on the proposed AIP. The Algonquins of Ontario have not yet set a date for the vote. Such decisions are now in their hands. If the vote is successful, approval of the Governments of Ontario and Canada will then be sought before the next stage of negotiations proceeds.
Final Agreement Negotiations
The final stage of negotiations is expected to take several years. Various forms of informal and formal consultation will continue throughout these negotiations, including processes related to environmental assessment of the proposed lands package and parks additions, municipal planning and fisheries planning.
If the negotiations conclude successfully, the result will be a final agreement, which will be subject to a final Algonquin ratification vote and the approval of the governments of Ontario and Canada. The land claim settlement will take the form of a modern-day treaty and will be given legal force through implementing provincial and federal legislation.”
The agreement-in-principle (AIP) proposes the transfer of $300 million in capital funding and 117,500 acres of provincial Crown lands to Algonquin ownership.
To the best of our knowledge, the lands being claimed in and around Lake Clear are as follows:
2014 Report:
By G. von Jagow
To listen to the June 21st 2014 Algonquin Land Claims Radio Interview with Michael Johnson go to www.odjradio.com/listenlive. The interview was arranged by John Winters with Host Angelo Viola of Outdoor Journal Radio and broadcast on Rogers Sportsnet “The Fan”, Toronto 590 AM radio, Ottawa 1310 AM radio, Kitchener 510 AM radio and Halifax 95.7 FM radio. Michael is a key member on the LCPOA ALC Committee, with George von Jagow as chair. Last fall, Michael was interviewed extensively by the LEADER on this same topic.
Our Algonquin Land Claim (ALC) Committee has been working in concert with other similarly minded organizations and individuals in this area of eastern Ontario to develop a joint statement of concern. Below is a copy of the document forwarded June 5 to the Prime Minister and select Federal Cabinet Ministers with copies to the Premier of Ontario, select Provincial Cabinet Ministers and select MP’s and MPP’s. Thanks are extended to our committee members, and especially to Michael Johnson.
By G. von Jagow
On June 12th with very little fanfare a news release was issued by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs and the Algonquins of Ontario. A Google news search conducted on June 22nd showed that not a single major Canadian newspaper, magazine or broadcaster reported on the news release. Briefly, the news release stated the following:
"Further to recent requests for an update on the status of the Algonquin land claim negotiations, we are pleased to provide the following information.
As you know, the Preliminary Draft Agreement-in-Principle was publicly released in December 2012. Thereafter, there were a number of public meetings and meetings with various groups and individuals. After careful review by legal counsel and by the negotiators, a number of changes were made to the text of the proposed Agreement-in-Principle including changes to the land selections. In 2014, persons with legal interests in the land selections were advised of the changes made to date to the land selections.
The next planned step in the process was the initialing of a proposed Agreement-in-Principle indicating agreement on the text by the negotiators for the Algonquins, Canada and Ontario. That initialing took place recently on May 29, 2015. The next anticipated step will be an Algonquin ratification vote on the proposed AIP. The Algonquins of Ontario have not yet set a date for the vote. Such decisions are now in their hands. If the vote is successful, approval of the Governments of Ontario and Canada will then be sought before the next stage of negotiations proceeds.
Final Agreement Negotiations
The final stage of negotiations is expected to take several years. Various forms of informal and formal consultation will continue throughout these negotiations, including processes related to environmental assessment of the proposed lands package and parks additions, municipal planning and fisheries planning.
If the negotiations conclude successfully, the result will be a final agreement, which will be subject to a final Algonquin ratification vote and the approval of the governments of Ontario and Canada. The land claim settlement will take the form of a modern-day treaty and will be given legal force through implementing provincial and federal legislation.”
The agreement-in-principle (AIP) proposes the transfer of $300 million in capital funding and 117,500 acres of provincial Crown lands to Algonquin ownership.
To the best of our knowledge, the lands being claimed in and around Lake Clear are as follows:
2014 Report:
By G. von Jagow
To listen to the June 21st 2014 Algonquin Land Claims Radio Interview with Michael Johnson go to www.odjradio.com/listenlive. The interview was arranged by John Winters with Host Angelo Viola of Outdoor Journal Radio and broadcast on Rogers Sportsnet “The Fan”, Toronto 590 AM radio, Ottawa 1310 AM radio, Kitchener 510 AM radio and Halifax 95.7 FM radio. Michael is a key member on the LCPOA ALC Committee, with George von Jagow as chair. Last fall, Michael was interviewed extensively by the LEADER on this same topic.
Our Algonquin Land Claim (ALC) Committee has been working in concert with other similarly minded organizations and individuals in this area of eastern Ontario to develop a joint statement of concern. Below is a copy of the document forwarded June 5 to the Prime Minister and select Federal Cabinet Ministers with copies to the Premier of Ontario, select Provincial Cabinet Ministers and select MP’s and MPP’s. Thanks are extended to our committee members, and especially to Michael Johnson.
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There has also been the recent Supreme Court decision regarding the Tsilhqot'in Nation in British Columbia. Although everything is too recent for us to fully understand the implications, this recent special column from the Globe & Mail provides the insight from
Gordon Gibson, author of "A New Look at Canadian Indian Policy – Respect the Collective, Promote the Individual" http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-debate/the-claims-are-just-but-this-means-chaos/article19377387/
The remaining thing that needs to be done is to make our politicians aware that YOUalso feel impacted by the current state of the Algonquin Land Claim and you want to be informed and provided with the opportunity to express your opinion and concerns before the Land Claim is passed. Take the time to read the letter in the June 16th update and listen to the podcast to help you formalize your own opinion, or to throw your support behind what your committee has researched on your behalf.
Gordon Gibson, author of "A New Look at Canadian Indian Policy – Respect the Collective, Promote the Individual" http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-debate/the-claims-are-just-but-this-means-chaos/article19377387/
The remaining thing that needs to be done is to make our politicians aware that YOUalso feel impacted by the current state of the Algonquin Land Claim and you want to be informed and provided with the opportunity to express your opinion and concerns before the Land Claim is passed. Take the time to read the letter in the June 16th update and listen to the podcast to help you formalize your own opinion, or to throw your support behind what your committee has researched on your behalf.
LCC TO LCPOA LIAISON
LCC TO LCPOA LIAISON REPORT 2019
By Liz Shultis
A reason to support the LCC: Protection is forever
All property owners cherish the beauty of the islands on Lake Clear. The LCC owns four of these islands wholly, as well as a partial interest in another, and will permanently protect them in their natural, pristine state. By way of property purchase or use of conservation easements, the LCC, as a registered charity and land trust, can ensure that other properties it might acquire by these means are similarly protected forever. Some cottagers are not sure which are the LCC owned islands. For clarity, dust off the maps provided to you by the LCPOA several years ago, so that you can identify these islands – Green (the Crown jewel for beauty), the Twin islands, Lornie Foran, previously called Little Rock. Cherry Island is the only partially-owned property. The LCC pays no taxes on the wholly-owned islands, because it has taken active steps to change the township classification of the properties to be for conservation only. For more information, check out the LCC website, lakeclearconservancy.ca.
Annual Fundraiser
The LCC is well under way in preparing for this year’s annual fundraising dinner on Saturday, August 10th. The O’Brien family has again generously offered their beautiful property as a venue, on the shores of Lake Clear. The evening will include a gourmet dinner, music with a James Bond theme, cash bar, and fabulous auction items, both live and silent. Tickets can be purchased from Liz Shultis, at roylizshultis@gmail.com or 613-602-1698.
This fundraising event is the LCC’s major source of revenue. It takes many years to accumulate enough funds to carry out its mandate as a land trust, and that is to purchase key properties or conservation easements on or around Lake Clear. By doing so, the LCC will ensure that such land is maintained in its natural state forever!
Camping on Crown Islands
Last year the LCC was permitted by the Ministry to introduce an administrative fee to help defray the costs being incurred by the LCC to control camping, as well as maintain and improve camp sites where necessary. The fee was increased this year to $25 per camping stay, in order to get closer to covering costs of operation.
Egg oiling and water testing
The LCC is co-funding and working co-operatively with the LCPOA to oil eggs on Lornie Foran Island for the express purpose of improving water quality by reducing the seagull population, and will continue that again as long as permits can be obtained. Egg oiling was done in late May for the final year of this 3-year permit. An application for renewal will be made by the LCC later
this year. These efforts are making a difference. An important element of the process and feedback to the Ministry is periodic water quality testing at several sites around the island. Testing done in June, 2019 shows that the lake water quality has improved, and this coincides with a substantial reduction in the number of nests, eggs and gulls over the three-year period. MANY thanks to the volunteers who are working on this important project!
By Liz Shultis
A reason to support the LCC: Protection is forever
All property owners cherish the beauty of the islands on Lake Clear. The LCC owns four of these islands wholly, as well as a partial interest in another, and will permanently protect them in their natural, pristine state. By way of property purchase or use of conservation easements, the LCC, as a registered charity and land trust, can ensure that other properties it might acquire by these means are similarly protected forever. Some cottagers are not sure which are the LCC owned islands. For clarity, dust off the maps provided to you by the LCPOA several years ago, so that you can identify these islands – Green (the Crown jewel for beauty), the Twin islands, Lornie Foran, previously called Little Rock. Cherry Island is the only partially-owned property. The LCC pays no taxes on the wholly-owned islands, because it has taken active steps to change the township classification of the properties to be for conservation only. For more information, check out the LCC website, lakeclearconservancy.ca.
Annual Fundraiser
The LCC is well under way in preparing for this year’s annual fundraising dinner on Saturday, August 10th. The O’Brien family has again generously offered their beautiful property as a venue, on the shores of Lake Clear. The evening will include a gourmet dinner, music with a James Bond theme, cash bar, and fabulous auction items, both live and silent. Tickets can be purchased from Liz Shultis, at roylizshultis@gmail.com or 613-602-1698.
This fundraising event is the LCC’s major source of revenue. It takes many years to accumulate enough funds to carry out its mandate as a land trust, and that is to purchase key properties or conservation easements on or around Lake Clear. By doing so, the LCC will ensure that such land is maintained in its natural state forever!
Camping on Crown Islands
Last year the LCC was permitted by the Ministry to introduce an administrative fee to help defray the costs being incurred by the LCC to control camping, as well as maintain and improve camp sites where necessary. The fee was increased this year to $25 per camping stay, in order to get closer to covering costs of operation.
Egg oiling and water testing
The LCC is co-funding and working co-operatively with the LCPOA to oil eggs on Lornie Foran Island for the express purpose of improving water quality by reducing the seagull population, and will continue that again as long as permits can be obtained. Egg oiling was done in late May for the final year of this 3-year permit. An application for renewal will be made by the LCC later
this year. These efforts are making a difference. An important element of the process and feedback to the Ministry is periodic water quality testing at several sites around the island. Testing done in June, 2019 shows that the lake water quality has improved, and this coincides with a substantial reduction in the number of nests, eggs and gulls over the three-year period. MANY thanks to the volunteers who are working on this important project!
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