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.
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. Annual General Meetings are held on the last non-holiday weekend of July at which time decisions to pursue an issue or action is the result of a majority vote of those in attendance. The LCPOA offers an annual scholarship, funded through the Poker Run, for a student studying in a field related to environmental studies. The Outreach Committee supports local organizations that directly benefit the LCPOA membership. Some organizations that have benefitted: Eganville Horticultural Society, the Farmer’s Market, Bonnechere Valley Union Library, and the Opeongo Mountain Resort to help with the cost of the joint Canada/US firework display. The LCPOA installs and maintains the twelve shallow water buoys on the lake. The LCPOA in collaboration with the Lake Clear Conservancy funds this website. The LCPOA Constitution in its entirety can be found below. Percentage of Lake Clear residents who bought memberships in 2015 is 73% Percentage for 2014 was 74% Percentage for 2013 was 73% Percentage for 2012 was 72% Highest percentage was 79% in 2011 Our Shore Reps are instrumental in recruiting members. In addition, we canvassed our two major campgrounds for Associate Members. We now have six associate members. Not a member yet?Memberships are available annually for $20.00. This covers costs of insurance for members and executive, FOCA membership, printing costs, maintenance and replacement of buoys, share of website cost, and membership to WRAFT. Please contact Jean Davies, daviesden229@gmail.com, or Lorne Monohan, lmonahan@magma.ca, or your shore rep for membership information.
Mailing AddressLake Clear Property Owners Association
217 Mulberry Lane Eganville ON K0J 1T0 
Past President, Philip Lancaster: Derek Sweet, Treasurer; Jean Davies, Membership Chair; Lorne Monahan, President, Corrie Stone, Secretary; Paul Beanish, Shore Rep Chair; Missing: Wayne Lecuyer, John McGowan
LCPOA Executive 2015-16
President - Lorne Monahan - lmonahan@magma.ca
Vice-President - John McGowan - jemc1@sympatico.ca Past President - Philip Lancaster - philips.lancaster@gmail.com Treasurer - Derek Sweet - dereksweet@rogers.com Secretary - Corrie Stone - stonelakeclear@xplornet.com Membership Chair - Jean Davies - daviesden229@gmail.com Lake Steward - Wayne Lecuyer - wlecuyer@bell.net Shore Rep Chair - Paul Beanish- paulbeanish@gmail.com Shore RepsLCPOA Shore Reps
Please contact your Shore Rep. for area concerns and new membership. #1 Kilby Shore Colleen and Paul Beanish 613-841-0836, 613-797-9166, pcbeanish@gmail.com #2 Buelow Bay Liz Murphy 613-754-2884, 613-836-4413, lizmurph12@gmail.com and Heather Doyle 613-754-2669, 613-825-5491, heather.doyle@opera.ncf.ca #3 Big Rock 1 Lori MacDonald 613-754-2606, lomacdonald@domeprod.com #4 Big Rock II John Taker 613-754-2945, 613-440-0824, johntaker2@gmail.com #5 Haley's Bay 1 Judy Bates 613-754-2185, 613-721-8860, fh903@ncf.ca #6 Haley's Bay II Lianne Pepper 613-732-8483, liannegpepper@gmail.com #7 Heideman's Bay Bonnie McCluskey 613-754-5489, 613-623-5310, bonniemccluskey@gmail.com #8 Klondike Road George von Jagow 613-831-6294, george.von.jagow@TD.com #9 Wieland Shore 1 Kathleen Burnie 905-441-9416, katieburnie@hotmail.com #10 Wieland Shore II Megan Mooibroek 613-754-2834, 613-591-1824, meganmooibroek@hotmail.com #11 Wieland Shore III Marg McGowan 613-754-2860, 613-599-1326, jemc1@sympatico.ca #12 Plaunt Mountain 1 Rob and Mary Thomson 613-692-4931, krthomson@icloud.com #13 Plaunt Mountain II Sue Sweet 613-754-2899, 613-254-7014, suedereksweet@rogers.com #14 French's Road Carolyn Desjardins 613-754-2076, pcdesjardins@sympatico.ca #15 Little Lake Clear and 512 Nelda Markham 613-754-2536, nelda.markham@outlook.com #16 Dome Road Jean Becker 613-754-5319, 613-271-0181, jeanobecker@yahoo.ca LCPOA OutreachThis year the Outreach Committee awarded financial contributions to each of the following recipients:
2016 - Lesley Lancaster, of the LCPOA Outreach Committee, presents a $500 cheque to Kat Klauk, owner of the Opeongo Mountain Resort, as a contribution to the July 1 Fireworks Celebration.
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Poker Run 2016
Thanks to participating docks this year: The Lansbury's (Manning Road shore), the Bourne's (Wittke Road shore), The Rose's (Trebbien Road shore), The Webbs/Moors (Klondike Road shore), the Davies (Wieland Shore Road), the Mooibroek's (Wieland Shore Road), the Lancaster's (Mulberry Lane shore) and the Howell's (Lake Clear Road shore)
All of our prizes were obtained locally, thanks to the great efforts of Ian and Bonnie McCluskey. Thanks to the entire Poker Run committee for organizing such a great event!
All proceeds go to the LCPOA Scholarship Fund (see below).
This year's prize winners:
All of our prizes were obtained locally, thanks to the great efforts of Ian and Bonnie McCluskey. Thanks to the entire Poker Run committee for organizing such a great event!
All proceeds go to the LCPOA Scholarship Fund (see below).
This year's prize winners:
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LCPAO Scholarship in Environmental Studies
Eva Von Jagow, Heather Doyle of LCPOA, Laura Johnson
The Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce two 2016 scholarship winners: Eva von Jagow and Laura Johnson.
Eva is a second year student at McGill University in the McGill School of Environment. She is working towards a B.A. and B.Sc. from the Science, Sustainability, and Society Program. She plans to pursue a postgraduate degree in Environmental Law at the University of B.C. Eva is a very involved volunteer and serves on varied clubs and committees related to the environment. She is the organizer of "All That Glam" that sells used jewellery and handbags to support breakfast programs in Nunavut schools. She also founded and co-chairs a non-profit organization called DueNORTH to promote nutritional and affordable food to children and youth in Canada's north. Eva has been selected to represent Canada at the One Young World Summit, a global forum for young leaders, in Ottawa this fall. Eva was recently featured in the Ottawa Citizen.
Laura is a graduate student in integrative biology at the University of Guelph working on her M.Sc. Her research focus is on the impact of waste released from fresh water cage aquaculture operations on the food web in Lake Huron and how it affects the lake trout population. Laura volunteers with Credit Valley Conservation Authority and has done field work in fish management. She is currently interning with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry in Algonquin Park. Her future goal is to be involved in management of Ontario aquatic resources.
The LCPOA Scholarship Committee received only one application by May 1st 2015. Unfortunately the applicant did not meet the criteria for the scholarship.
Hannah Wagner of Eganville was our 2014 LCPOA Scholarship recipient. Hannah planned to further her studies at the University of Guelph.
Eva is a second year student at McGill University in the McGill School of Environment. She is working towards a B.A. and B.Sc. from the Science, Sustainability, and Society Program. She plans to pursue a postgraduate degree in Environmental Law at the University of B.C. Eva is a very involved volunteer and serves on varied clubs and committees related to the environment. She is the organizer of "All That Glam" that sells used jewellery and handbags to support breakfast programs in Nunavut schools. She also founded and co-chairs a non-profit organization called DueNORTH to promote nutritional and affordable food to children and youth in Canada's north. Eva has been selected to represent Canada at the One Young World Summit, a global forum for young leaders, in Ottawa this fall. Eva was recently featured in the Ottawa Citizen.
Laura is a graduate student in integrative biology at the University of Guelph working on her M.Sc. Her research focus is on the impact of waste released from fresh water cage aquaculture operations on the food web in Lake Huron and how it affects the lake trout population. Laura volunteers with Credit Valley Conservation Authority and has done field work in fish management. She is currently interning with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry in Algonquin Park. Her future goal is to be involved in management of Ontario aquatic resources.
The LCPOA Scholarship Committee received only one application by May 1st 2015. Unfortunately the applicant did not meet the criteria for the scholarship.
Hannah Wagner of Eganville was our 2014 LCPOA Scholarship recipient. Hannah planned to further her studies at the University of Guelph.
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The 2013 winner was Paul O’Brien of Eganville, Ontario who studied Biology at Memorial University in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Mr. O’Brien has worked with the Lake Clear Conservancy on the islands of Lake Clear.
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Paul O'Brien and Liz Murphy of LCPOA
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Mr. Eric Stroud of Douglas was the 2012 recipient. He completed his studies as a Wildlife Technician at Sir Sanford Fleming in Lindsay, Ontario, during 2012-2013. He graduated from St Joseph's High School in Renfrew.
The 2011 LCPOA scholarship winner was Will O’Brien from Eganville.
This award is financed by funds raised at the LCPOA Poker Run held every year on the Saturday of the long weekend in August.
Applications and information for the upcoming school year may be obtained from Jean Davies at 613-754-2119, ordaviesden229@gmail.com. Deadline for applications is May 1.
The 2011 LCPOA scholarship winner was Will O’Brien from Eganville.
This award is financed by funds raised at the LCPOA Poker Run held every year on the Saturday of the long weekend in August.
Applications and information for the upcoming school year may be obtained from Jean Davies at 613-754-2119, ordaviesden229@gmail.com. Deadline for applications is May 1.
AGM 2015 - Assessment and Taxation Presentations:
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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.
New Environment Committee
By Mike O’Brien
As requested by the LCPOA Board the environment committee is committed to working jointly with the LCC on environmental issues. At our first meeting involving representatives from both the LCPOA and LCC we concluded that in addition to education about environmental issues the committee should be trying to identify some priorities for action on identified issues. We decided to investigate whether there might be some kind of action we could take regarding increased Ph levels. The committee wondered if doing some analysis of the data collected over the years on Ph levels by the Lake Stewards group might be worthwhile. After some discussion with the Lake Stewards group we concluded that due to diverse factors impacting on Ph levels that we would not likely be able to use the data to understand the changes occurring in Ph levels.
The committee has discussed the seagull issue on Foran’s Island to examine possible action that could be taken. No conclusion was reached as it is a complicated matter, not one easily resolved. Also as the island is owned by the Lake Clear Conservancy any action will need to be initiated by that organization. Through connecting with the Lake Steward’s committee we learned that Renfrew County Health Unit tests through last year, and the year before, show that at certain times of the year there is a large increase in the e-coli readings within the vicinity of the island, which can be harmful to swimmers etc... in the bay area. We examined the results from the Health Unit for E-coli testing that has been done so far this year on the Buelow beach.
More monitoring of other areas of the lake, ie. Wieland Shore beach, has been discussed and the committee is suggesting that the Township of Bonnechere Valley make a request of the Health Unit to do e-coli testing on that shore. Alternatively if the Health Unit will not do the testing WRITTEN REPORTS LCPOA AGM 23 JULY 2016 should people living on that shore wish to collect samples they can be brought to the Health Unit for testing.
The committee has discussed the need for more diligence around boats from other lakes being launched at Lake Clear and possibly introducing invasive species. We will find out who we need to contact to have signage placed at boat launch locations to promote boat washing. We will also need to look into the appropriate steps that need to be taken to have the signs put in place.
We will continue to add educational items to the website as we find items that are appropriate and not currently covered by the material already there. Last year information was added to the website about swimmer’s itch. We plan to obtain some material from the Bonnechere River Watershed Project that can be placed on our website to educate people about swimming after a storm in waters prone to E-coli.
The committee has obtained information about the Water Ranger project. It is a new Citizen Science website for which we can sign up to participate if we choose to do so. Riverkeeper in partnership with River Rangers have been working on this app over the past year and are now ready to field test it. It would allow all of us to record things about the water at the lake that we are interested in or make comparisons with others with similar information, or if we’re wondering about invasive water plants it shows pictures and provides a GPS of their location. We should consider attending the inter lake group presentation when it is held and learn more about the Water Ranger project.
Lastly we are a small group and welcome participation on the committee from anyone interested.
As requested by the LCPOA Board the environment committee is committed to working jointly with the LCC on environmental issues. At our first meeting involving representatives from both the LCPOA and LCC we concluded that in addition to education about environmental issues the committee should be trying to identify some priorities for action on identified issues. We decided to investigate whether there might be some kind of action we could take regarding increased Ph levels. The committee wondered if doing some analysis of the data collected over the years on Ph levels by the Lake Stewards group might be worthwhile. After some discussion with the Lake Stewards group we concluded that due to diverse factors impacting on Ph levels that we would not likely be able to use the data to understand the changes occurring in Ph levels.
The committee has discussed the seagull issue on Foran’s Island to examine possible action that could be taken. No conclusion was reached as it is a complicated matter, not one easily resolved. Also as the island is owned by the Lake Clear Conservancy any action will need to be initiated by that organization. Through connecting with the Lake Steward’s committee we learned that Renfrew County Health Unit tests through last year, and the year before, show that at certain times of the year there is a large increase in the e-coli readings within the vicinity of the island, which can be harmful to swimmers etc... in the bay area. We examined the results from the Health Unit for E-coli testing that has been done so far this year on the Buelow beach.
More monitoring of other areas of the lake, ie. Wieland Shore beach, has been discussed and the committee is suggesting that the Township of Bonnechere Valley make a request of the Health Unit to do e-coli testing on that shore. Alternatively if the Health Unit will not do the testing WRITTEN REPORTS LCPOA AGM 23 JULY 2016 should people living on that shore wish to collect samples they can be brought to the Health Unit for testing.
The committee has discussed the need for more diligence around boats from other lakes being launched at Lake Clear and possibly introducing invasive species. We will find out who we need to contact to have signage placed at boat launch locations to promote boat washing. We will also need to look into the appropriate steps that need to be taken to have the signs put in place.
We will continue to add educational items to the website as we find items that are appropriate and not currently covered by the material already there. Last year information was added to the website about swimmer’s itch. We plan to obtain some material from the Bonnechere River Watershed Project that can be placed on our website to educate people about swimming after a storm in waters prone to E-coli.
The committee has obtained information about the Water Ranger project. It is a new Citizen Science website for which we can sign up to participate if we choose to do so. Riverkeeper in partnership with River Rangers have been working on this app over the past year and are now ready to field test it. It would allow all of us to record things about the water at the lake that we are interested in or make comparisons with others with similar information, or if we’re wondering about invasive water plants it shows pictures and provides a GPS of their location. We should consider attending the inter lake group presentation when it is held and learn more about the Water Ranger project.
Lastly we are a small group and welcome participation on the committee from anyone interested.
LCC TO LCPOA LIAISON
LCC TO LCPOA LIAISON REPORT 2016 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 a number of these islands, pays their respective property taxes, follows the guiding principles of the Ontario Land Trust Alliance, and accordingly will permanently protect them in their natural, pristine state. By way of land 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!
Annual Fundraiser:
This year, the LCC’s planning for its annual fundraising dinner is under the able direction of Shelagh Mills, one of our directors who is also an event planner! The MIlls family has generously offered their gorgeous lakeside property as a venue for the dinner on August 13, 2016. The evening will include a gourmet dinner, music, cash bar, and fabulous auction items including Senators tickets, a three-day get-away at the 5-diamond Westin Hotel at MontTremblant, and one of our most popular auction items, a dinner catered at your cottage by the LCC for you and your friends or family. We are also introducing a silent auction for a variety of items. Be sure to save the date (Aug. 13th) to enjoy the ambience of lakeside dining, while renewing or making new friendships with fellow cottagers. Last year’s event sold out, so reserve your tickets early by talking to any board member or sending an email to lakeclearconservancyboard@gmail.com. Ticket price is just $30 per person.
News from the LCC:
The LCC sends out occasional short e-mailings containing interesting information related to our lake. If you would like to be added to our mailing list, please send us an e-mail at the address noted above.
By the time of your AGM, the LCC will have distributed an informative laminated flyer to all cottagers which will describe our work, as well as give interesting information on our four currently-owned islands.
Camping on Crown Islands:
Details of the Crown Island camping program and description of the seven sites, which the LCC administers for the MNR on behalf of the Bonnechere Valley Township, are located on our website, noted at the bottom of this page. Important requirements for watercraft access to these camping areas are also outlined. These campsites are monitored twice-weekly by a responsible summer student, hired by the LCC, and remediated whenever necessary. The LCC does not WRITTEN REPORTS LCPOA AGM 23 JULY 2016 actively promote camping on these islands, rather it endeavours to ensure that the camping sanctioned by MNR is conducted in an environmentally respectful manner, following our wilderness camping guidelines. Camping statistics indicate that the number of campers has not increased in recent years.
Liaison between the LCC and LCPOA:
As members of the LCPOA, you are aware of the liaison positions that John Taker and Liz Shultis have on our respective Boards of Directors. From the point of view of the LCC, this initiative taken by these two organizations continues to evolve successfully. John continues to provide his good business sense and input to the LCC Board. As liaison to the LCPOA, Liz participates in your Board’s activities and is an active participant in the Environment Committee, headed by Mike O’Brien.
A reason to support the LCC: Protection is forever.
All property owners cherish the beauty of the islands on Lake Clear. The LCC owns a number of these islands, pays their respective property taxes, follows the guiding principles of the Ontario Land Trust Alliance, and accordingly will permanently protect them in their natural, pristine state. By way of land 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!
Annual Fundraiser:
This year, the LCC’s planning for its annual fundraising dinner is under the able direction of Shelagh Mills, one of our directors who is also an event planner! The MIlls family has generously offered their gorgeous lakeside property as a venue for the dinner on August 13, 2016. The evening will include a gourmet dinner, music, cash bar, and fabulous auction items including Senators tickets, a three-day get-away at the 5-diamond Westin Hotel at MontTremblant, and one of our most popular auction items, a dinner catered at your cottage by the LCC for you and your friends or family. We are also introducing a silent auction for a variety of items. Be sure to save the date (Aug. 13th) to enjoy the ambience of lakeside dining, while renewing or making new friendships with fellow cottagers. Last year’s event sold out, so reserve your tickets early by talking to any board member or sending an email to lakeclearconservancyboard@gmail.com. Ticket price is just $30 per person.
News from the LCC:
The LCC sends out occasional short e-mailings containing interesting information related to our lake. If you would like to be added to our mailing list, please send us an e-mail at the address noted above.
By the time of your AGM, the LCC will have distributed an informative laminated flyer to all cottagers which will describe our work, as well as give interesting information on our four currently-owned islands.
Camping on Crown Islands:
Details of the Crown Island camping program and description of the seven sites, which the LCC administers for the MNR on behalf of the Bonnechere Valley Township, are located on our website, noted at the bottom of this page. Important requirements for watercraft access to these camping areas are also outlined. These campsites are monitored twice-weekly by a responsible summer student, hired by the LCC, and remediated whenever necessary. The LCC does not WRITTEN REPORTS LCPOA AGM 23 JULY 2016 actively promote camping on these islands, rather it endeavours to ensure that the camping sanctioned by MNR is conducted in an environmentally respectful manner, following our wilderness camping guidelines. Camping statistics indicate that the number of campers has not increased in recent years.
Liaison between the LCC and LCPOA:
As members of the LCPOA, you are aware of the liaison positions that John Taker and Liz Shultis have on our respective Boards of Directors. From the point of view of the LCC, this initiative taken by these two organizations continues to evolve successfully. John continues to provide his good business sense and input to the LCC Board. As liaison to the LCPOA, Liz participates in your Board’s activities and is an active participant in the Environment Committee, headed by Mike O’Brien.
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