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Kashwakamak Lake SustainabilityPlanning Committee

Committee Update

Kashwakamak Lake Association AGM Meeting

July 9, 2016

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• Background• Introduce the Draft Sustainability Plan• Review 9 Sustainability Plan Topics• Coffee Break• Questions• Next Steps• BBQ

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Agenda

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What is Sustainability?

Future generations have access to

the same opportunities

and quality of life that we do.

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The Committee’s Purpose

To bring together common interests of the community to develop a sustainability plan that carries forward a legacy of enjoying

the lake while supporting the natural environment for future generations to enjoy.

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Purpose of a lake planning process

• Promote discussion and action with all community members

• Identify and protect specific lake values• Identify issues and impacts• Set a future vision for the lake

Community engagement is critical to ensure the lake sustainability plan reflects the interests and concerns of the broad community, not special interests

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Lake Sustainability Planning Phases

2011-2013

2014-2015

2016

What is a Sustainability Plan?

• A long-term action plan

• Reflects current and historical knowledge of the lake

• Captures current and future community expectations

• About what’s needed to protect the natural, physical, cultural and economic aspects of the lake and its watershed

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Sustainability Plan Topics

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Sustainability Plan Topics

Impacts of Boating & Personal Watercrafts•Issues•What We Know•Goal

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Example Report Section

ObjectiveEnsure our lake

community is aware of the impacts of specific

boating behaviours

Actions6 actions identified

Recommendations

1-3 for each action

Water Quality

Objective Actions

Monitor and assess water quality to determine lake health

• Enhance monitoring and identify sources of impairment

• Ensure water quality monitoring programs are adequate

• Report on changes in lake health

Reduce or eliminate sources of water quality impairment

• Promote awareness of threats to water quality through education

• Support stewardship programs aimed at reducing surface runoff and pollution

• Develop an awareness and education program on septic system care and maintenance

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Issues: Nutrient loading, pollution, water clarity, aesthetics, invasive species

Water Levels

Objective Actions

Promote awarenessregarding fluctuating water levels

• In cooperation with Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority, maintain/improve the water level reporting program

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Issues: Too high, too low, property damage, impact on a lake’s ecosystem and wildlife

Fisheries

Objective Actions

Protect, maintain and enhance indigenous fish and wildlife diversity and their required habitat

• Improve fish habitat around the lake • Work to reduce stressors on fish populations

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Issues: Fish habitat protection, proper fishing practices and enforcement of fishing regulations

Shoreline Protection & Health

Objective Actions

Maintain and encourage healthy shorelines

• Determine the percentage of natural versus altered (degraded, hardened and/or ornamental) shorelines on the lake

• Educate lake community on programs available for shoreline restoration

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Issues: Shoreline erosion, removal of aquatic vegetation, loss of habitat, developed shorelines

Impacts of Boating & Personal Watercrafts

Objective Actions

Ensure our lake community is aware of the impacts of specific boating behaviors

• Share information and educate motor boat users how to minimize their impact on the lake

• Reduce impact on shoreline erosion and on wildlife

• Protect Lake from the introduction of invasive species

• Promote safe boating habits • Educate users on new low emission engine

technology • Gain an understanding for how many

motorized, and non-motorized boats are on the lake

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Issues: Shoreline erosion, noise, boat traffic, personal safety, invasive species, pollution, impact on wildlife

Development Pressures

Objective Actions

Ensure the Township Official Plans and Zoning Bylaws protect the long- term health of the lake

• Understand the Township of North Frontenac’s Official Plan and Zoning Bylaws

• Ensure shoreline buffer areas are protected during development

• Educate community regarding development pressures

• Ensure that any development plans are shared (including Green Energy initiatives)

• Stay current on Official Plan and Bylaws

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Issues: Overdevelopment, increase in number of boats, shoreline clearing, loss of habitat, erosion, privacy, noise and other pollution

Economic Impact

Objective Actions

Support local businesses

• Raise awareness of the benefits local businesses provide to the community

• Educate seasonal residents about the available businesses and services

• Market "Buy Local" in the community

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Issues: The top value and concern expressed by 75% of businesses surveyed is the need for local customers for their operations to survive

Flora, Fauna, Wildlife & Forestry

Objective Actions

Understand wildlife in the area

• Collect data on wildlife in the area

Protect species at risk

• Encourage the protection of Species and Risk • Monitor loon population and nesting

Understand forestry in the area

• Encourage KLA community to review forestry management activities in the area

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Issues: Loss of wildlife habitat, invasive species, species at risk, development impacts, destruction of shoreline vegetation

Aquatic Vegetation

Objective Actions

Develop a better understanding of the state of aquatic vegetation in Kashwakamak Lake

• Monitor aquatic vegetation within Kashwakamak Lake

• Encourage research into determining the factors contributing to growth of aquatic vegetation

• Promote stewardship and land use practices aimed at reducing excessive aquatic vegetation and algae growth

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Issues: Excessive growth, interference with recreation, aesthetics, introduction of invasive species

• What are you passionate about?

• Let us know where you want to volunteer

Coffee Time!

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Questions? What’s your passion?

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Next Steps

1. Motion to approve plan

2. Volunteering– Join us– Talk to neighbours and family to volunteer– We will work with volunteers to implement

recommendations– We can use phone conferencing for meetings

Free BBQ

Thanks to our BBQ sponsor, James Train

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