Greater Bobs & Crow Lakes Association
Beautiful Sunset on Big Bob
Dock chairs
Island in Green Bay (Osprey nest in tree)
Cindy Taylor
Island rising out of the Mist
Mary Green
Red Sunset
Crow Lake
Supporting Businesses
We thank these local businesses for supporting the work of GBCLA.
Proposed consolidation of Ontario conservation authorities ERO #025-1257
On November 7, 2025, the Province opened public consultation on an Environmental Registry of Ontario proposal to consolidate Ontario's 36 conservation authorities into 7 large regional authorities.
If passed, the legislation would also amend the Conservation Authorities Act to create the Ontario Provincial Conservation Agency - a provincial board-governed agency to provide centralized leadership, governance, strategic direction, and oversight of Ontario's conservation authorities.
The Greater Bobs and Crow Lakes Association has submitted a letter to the Province voicing our concerns about the proposed bill. We strongly encourage members to write to Premier Ford, Minister McCarthy, MPP John Jordan, and their own local MPP with their concerns about the proposed amalgamation.
Lynn Watson, Director of Communications/Acting President
Protect Our Loons
Ontario’s iconic Common Loon is facing a serious decline, with lead poisoning from fishing tackle ranking as the number one cause of adult loon deaths. Learn how switching to lead-free tackle helps preserve lake wildlife and keeps our waters safe for generations.
Read the fact sheet (PDF)
Native Plant Guide
This guide helps landowners select native trees, shrubs, grasses, and wildflowers best suited to Eastern Ontario’s environment. Whether restoring shorelines, building rain gardens, or enhancing landscaping, it offers practical advice for healthy, native plant choices that support local biodiversity.
View the full guide (PDF)>
Are You A Member?
If not please join us! The more members we have the stronger our voice for protecting and enhancing our paradise. We also provide great information that makes cottaging a little easier and that helps to keep our waters pristine.Volunteer Opportunities
There are many attractive volunteer opportunities with the GBCLA.
A few examples are the LakeViews newsletter, website, walleye spawning/stocking, cottage safety fairs, lake buoys, and a wide arrange of educational info such as Invasive Species. There are no special qualifications or experience. Just an interest in preserving and enhancing the natural envoronment of Bobs and Crow lakes.
What about the time commitment? There is no time commitment! We recommend you attend a Board meeting (in person or virtually) to see if there is something of interest.
Please contact carsonjen@gmail.com if you wish to learn more.
