PURPOSE:
1. To ensure we preserve our #1 priorities of our lakes and the ecology of life in our community.
2. To investigate ways and means of resolving water quality issues and preserving the natural environment.
3. To review the Township’s Official Plan, existing municipal documents and stewardship plans, and the Biosphere’s State of the Bay Report.
4. To engage the public at large through public meetings.
5. To advise and make recommendations to Council on matters about water quality and preserving the beauty of our surroundings within one year.
ISSUES TO BE ADDRESSED:
• Fish habitat and stocking of lakes
• Water Levels
• Boater Safety – speed, wakes, policing
• Renters
• Pesticides
• Water testing
• Logging
• Septic Systems
• Lack of loons
• Geese
• Wild Rice
Committee Members:
Rick Speers
Ross Crockford
Tony Best
Rob Gibson
Peter Duffey
Carl Mitchell
Jennifer Ghent-Fuller
Nick Ryeland - Council Representative
The Lake Stewardship and Environmental Committee meets every 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m.