Stewardship means the health of our lakes is in our hands, and we take that seriously. The careful, responsible care of our lakes is at the heart of everything we do — for those who enjoy them today, and the generations who will enjoy them after us.
What that looks like in practice:
We work to build a community of stewards that reaches beyond our membership, through connecting with neighbouring lake associations, regulatory bodies and organizations dedicated to the land.
We share regular conservation updates in Lake Views Magazine, and support volunteer-led projects like Bioblitzes and Nature Flotillas that get people out, on and around the water.
We encourage everyone who enjoys our lakes to do their part too: protect shorelines, avoid the transport of firewood, and be mindful of light pollution. Part of keeping our lakes healthy also means keeping out what doesn’t belong; see our invasive species page for information on what to watch for and what to do if you spot foreign flora or fauna.
What we’re working on right now:
• Aquatic invasive species survey & species management planning: ongoing work to track and manage threats to our lakes’ ecosystems.
• Building relationships with local Indigenous communities: an effort to build understanding between communities and learn from Indigenous knowledge of the land and lake stewardship practices.
• Fisheries and spawning habitat improvements: see our Fisheries page for the latest on this work.
Links to groups we work with:
• The Land Conservancy of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington