Announcements
2024 New Year Communication to SLA Community
The SLA Board is pleased to provide you with our first communication of the year, with updates and news. The topics in this communication were the same topics the SLA Board members discussed at our January 10, 2024 virtual Board of Directors meeting. You will see in the attached document that we're asking you for your input on a few topics. Your responses will help us provide you with as much value as possible as members.Fall 2023 Lake Network Group Report
The Fall 2023 Lake Networking Group Report is attached along with the presentation from guest speaker, Amy Dickens (Source Water Protection Project Manager Quinte Conservation) and the updates from Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority, Cataraqui Conservation and Rideau Valley Conservation Authority.- Lake Networking Group Report
- Rideau Valley Conservation Authority Updates
- Cataraqui Conservation Updates
- Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority
- Quinte Conservation Drinking Water Source Protection
Federation of Cottagers of Ontario
Please see this document outlining some of the benefits of Federation of Cottagers of Ontario (FOCA) membership for you to review. FOCA membership is good for one year and can be renewed on an annual basis from the month you join. FOCA membership fees for associations would include a $125.00 base fee and a member fee at $4.00 per association member. Members would include anyone who pays membership dues and would benefit from FOCA membership.Aquatic Invasive Species
This summer the Cataraqui Conservation's watershed monitoring staff are focusing efforts on priority aquatic invasive plant species.Reports can be made to the EDDMapS website or by calling the invasive species hotline: 1-800-536-7711.
For details on the project and how you can help please refer to the CRCA's announcement or check out the project website.
Neighbours Saving Neighbours AED Program for Frontenac County
Neighbours Saving Neighbours (NsN) puts automated external defibrillators (AED) into the trained hands of volunteer responders across rural areas of Frontenac County. The idea is that NsN volunteer responders are dispatched by 911 operators via mobile device to possible nearby cardiac arrest emergencies. They may begin CPR and AED treatment in the critical minutes before paramedics arrive. It's time that could save a neighbour's life.If you're interested check out the program and submit an application!
The program is led by emergency physician and researcher Dr. Steven Brooks in partnership with Frontenac Paramedics, Kingston Central Ambulance Communications Centre, Heart and Stroke Foundation Canada, Queen's University, and others. There's an informative video of Dr. Brooks' presentation on NsN at Queen's earlier this year you can see.
Upcoming Events
What's Going on in South Frontenac this Fall?
There's so much to do this fall in South Frontenac! Check out the South Frontenac website for details.Annual General Meeting
The SLA's 2024 AGM is scheduled for:Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: Sydenham High School
Incident Reporting
Suspect illegal fishing?
Call the MNRF tips line: 1-877-847-7667Report unsafe & dangerous boating practices
Call the OPP: 1-888-310-1122Report a noise bylaw violation
Call the bylaw office: 1-613-541-3213Resources
Source Protection
The Cataraqui Conservation's Source Water Protection website provides education on drinking water supply protections under the Clean Water Act. This includes the Sydenham Intake Protection Zone.Also refer to Ontario's guidance on best practices for source protection.
Lake Reporting Dashboard
The Lake Reporting Dashboard provides a variety of details about the local ecosystem.Further information can be attained by contacting Cataraqui Conservation.
