Conservation Presentation by Gore

Hello Everyone,

As you may recall, last summer, Lake Anne welcomed Mathieu Madison, the Environmental Manager for Gore Township, to give a presentation on “The Basics of Nature Conservation in Gore”.  In his presentation, Mathieu outlined the process the Township is going through in terms of its new strategic planning process, including setting new goals for Protection and Enhancement of the Natural Landscape. This process envisions setting new urban planning guidelines and zoning regulations.

The presentation was attended by many residents, but others who could not attend have requested to see a copy of Mat’s presentation, which is attached.               

  

Although only a few Lake Anne residents have properties in Gore Township, the topic is relevant to all of us. As Mathieu mentions the Dalesville watershed (slide 14) has potential as a conservation initiative including land in Mille Iles and Wentworth Townships as well.  Note that Lake Anne is a significant property owner in the headwaters of the Dalesville water system.

In the presentation Mathieu also gives an overview of how other lake associations and property owners in the Laurentians are approaching the issue of nature conservation on private land, whether through a nature conservancy, establishing a land trust or by participating in Quebec’s voluntary conservation program as enacted in the province’s Natural Heritage Act.

As mentioned at last year’s Annual General Meeting, the LA Board of Directors is looking at various options related to nature conservation on Lake Anne Club land. We hope to have some further information to share in advance of this summer’s AGM.

In the meantime, please contact me if you have any questions or would like any further details on this topic.

I look forward to see many of you at the lake this summer! - Stephanie

Stephanie Foster

Fostering Sustainability

Cell. 416-722-4497

www.fosteringsustainability.ca