Lake Weslemkoon Conservation Association

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Lake Weslemkoon Conservation Association

Lake Weslemkoon Conservation Association Lake Weslemkoon Conservation Association Lake Weslemkoon Conservation Association
  • Home
  • What We Do
  • AGM & Director's Reports
  • Membership
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Photo Contest
  • LWCA Resources
  • Community Resources
    • Wake Wise on Weslemkoon
    • Municipal Affairs
    • Garbage & Recycling
    • MNRF Fish Monitoring
    • Fishing and Hunting
    • Septic Smart
    • Lake Stewardship
    • Useful Links
    • Dock Bubblers
    • Algonquin Land Claim
    • Forest Management Plan
    • Invasive Species
    • Lake Partners
    • Citizen Science
  • Current Concerns
    • Electricity Pricing

We would Love for You to Help!

The LWCA is a volunteer led initiative and as such would not exist without the help of our volunteers. We are always in need of people to join the Board of Directors, to help out with events, trail maintenance, and more. High school students can earn their volunteer credits as well!


We currently need volunteers for the following Subcommittees:


Climate Change and Invasive Species

  • Research current concerns and best practices
    • how to mitigate
    • how to prepare
  • Coordinate Educational Outreach
  • Implement Boat Wash Stations
  • Participate in Citizen Science initiatives


Fish and Wildlife

  • Research current concerns and best practices
  • Liaise with MNR re fish monitoring
  • Create Fishing educational outreach materials for Facebook/website/communiques 
  • Participate in Citizen Science initiatives
    • Loon Count
    • Bat Count


Conservation

  • Prepare Long Term Conservation Plan


Community Relations and Outreach

  • Organize Jr Loons
  • Coordinate volunteers
  • Organize Community building events
  • Provide contacts for septic pumping and education re septic tank maintenance
  • Run the Photo Contest
  • Create Cottage Renter Handbook
  • Liaise with other lake stakeholders
    • Marinas
    • Trailer Parks
    • Cottage Rentals
    • Contractors/Businesses
    • Full Time Residents
    • Bass Fishing Tournaments
    • Campers
    • Algonquins of Ontario


Safe Boating

  • Liaise with stakeholders
  • Provide education and training


Trails & Campsites

  • Create Trails map and descriptions (paper and online)
  • Coordinate Trail & Campsite Clean Up
  • Maintain Geocaches


Emergency Preparedness

  • Provide Education and Outreach
  • Organize First Aid/CPR Training sessions
  • Organize Fire pump training
  • Maintain the Fire pump list
  • Advise on Emergency Preparedness (72 hour)
  • Assist with Public AED acquisition
  • Advise on Fire Preparedness, and Forest Fire avoidance
  • Liaise with Township to establish South End Emergency Site


If you can help out in any way please let us know!

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