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Lakeland Conference draws
127 people interested in waterfront ecology Shoreline owners, cottagers and community groups crowded in to hear presentations, to take in information and to network with one another. Jennifer Card, stewardship co-ordinator for the Ministry of Natural Resources in Bancroft, says the conference "went very well." "There were great demonstrations in the afternoon. Despite the rain, people really enjoyed themselves," Jennifer says. Ontario’s Minister of Environment Leona Dombrowsky also attended, speaking about up-and-coming issues related to water regulations and permits. As well, the Ministry of the Environment was on hand to demonstrate the use of insects to determine water quality. The ministry also demonstrated using water quality testing that determines nutrient levels, according to Jennifer. The conference gave people the opportunity to learn about the latest advancements in lake ecology, the environmental value of waterfront property and the importance of proper shoreline management. This includes keeping shorelines natural, wherever possible. Jennifer says the presentations also included representatives from a bio-engineering company, the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters and a tree nursery company. All three parties provided demonstrations to attendees. Local experts led discussions on shoreline naturalization, native and invasive aquatic species, water management regulations and permits, water quality testing and treatment as well as the impacts of development and effective stewardship practices. The conference was organized and supported by many organizations from the area, including Stewardship Councils of Bancroft and Peterborough, the Federation of Ontario Cottagers Associations, Otonabee Conservation, Peterborough Green-Up and others. |
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