Why a Lake Plan?
People residing along the shorelines of the lakes and rivers in Ontario are drawn by the quality of the water, the exposure to nature, the offer of peace and tranquility, and the attraction of sustainable recreational opportunities. What makes each shoreline unique is the particular blend of natural and human communities that thrive there. A growing number of shoreline groups are conducting studies regarding the character and qualities of their respective communities ranging from the casual to the complex. The McKLPOA Environmental Committee (EnvComm) is attempting to following their lead, we can establish what it is about our lake, shoreline, surrounding environment, and community that should be retained and sustained for future generations.
The study of our lake surroundings and shoreline communities requires knowledge, patience, enthusiasm and persistence. We have the early pioneers in lake planning to thank for paving the way and special thanks goes to Randy French to helping us get a good start. However, there is so much to do yet and draw upon that collective body of experience in order to lay out the process of lake planning in a simple and easily understood manner.
The EnvComm is hoping to have all property owners and interested land users participate and help in the development of our lake plan.
Come here regularly to contribute to content, see progress, and to read about your lake.
McKenzie Lake Plan Table of Contents
McKLPOA Lake Plan Progress Status
Lake Plan Chronology
Coming in 2025
KMM Collaboration
Pending: Meeting with Kijicho Manito Madaouskarini to explore further opportunities and partnership in stewardship and education.
Coming in 2025
Coming in 2025
AOO Collaboration
Pending: Continued meetings with the Algonquins of Ontairo to further develop our partnership in stewardship and education.
Spring 2025
McKLPOA Action Plan
Pending: McKLPOA Environmental Committee to develop actionable items and solicit volunteers for execution of plan objectives
Spring 2025
August 2024.
AGM MLP Acceptance Vote
Accepted!: MLP to be officially tabled at the 2024 Annual General Meeting for ratification and member acceptance.
July-August 2024.
MLP Information Sessions
4 information sessions are to be held for membership on the MLP prior to the 2024 AGM.
- 13Jul2024 10-12PM - Intro to MLP, Intent and §1,2
- 27Jul2024 10-12PM - §3,4,5
- 04Aug2024 10-12PM - §6,7,8
- 10Aug2024 1-3 PM - Action Plan***
*** Most Important Session for understanding impacts, actions, and expectations of the members.
July-August 2024.
04Jun2024.
AOO Review and Collaboration Meeting copy
Completed: Meeting with AOO to collaborate and review MLP.
January 2024.
LAKE PLAN DRAFT RELEASE SCHEDULED
Complete: The Target date of the first draft of McKenzie Lake Lake Plan for review.
January 2024.
30Sep2023.
Intermediary DRAFT RELEASE to TSA
Complete: Township driven planning date requiring access to MLP contents. Web access given to view content.
17 Jul 2023
FULL SPECTRUM WATER ANALYSIS FINAL REPORT
Completed: Hutchinson Environmental has delivered the FINAL report of the full spectrum water analsysis 17th of July, 2023.
17 Jul 2023
August 2023
Lake Plan Committee & Member Meeting for Action Plan Development
Completed: In August of 2023, the member base and Lake Plan Committee will meet and draft the Lake Community Action Plan supporting the member's goals and values from member input.
5 Apr 2023
FULL SPECTRUM WATER ANALYSIS DRAFT REPORT ISSUED
Completed: Hutchinson Environmental has delivered the draft report of the full spectrum water analsysis April 5th, 2023.
5 Apr 2023
15 Sep 2022
FULL SPECTRUM WATER ANALYSIS SCHEDULED
Completed: Hutchinson Environmental is scheduled to come and perform the full spectrum water analsysis in Sept/Oct of 2022.
01 Dec 2021
SPONSOR WALL CREATED
COMPLETE: The Sponsor Wall was created to honor and say thanks for all those that donated to the initiatives of the Assocation. Our Fundraising initiatives were successful and the water survey has been booked.
01 Dec 2021
27 Jul 2019
Randy French Meeting
COMPLETE: Lake plan meeting with Randy French about development and action items. This meeting was requested by the new Environmental committee to review and rebuild an action plan after the initiative did not receive attention for several years.
19 Oct 2019
Stakeholder Contacts Determined
COMPLETE: The committee reached out to several stakeholders including resident biologists, water samply providers, MNRF, MOE and the municipality.
19 Oct 2019
30 Aug 2008
Property Owners Workshop Report Issued
COMPLETE: Environmental Committee publishes workshop report of findings from values and scope discussions.
22 Jun 2019
Environmetnal Committee MLP Meeting
COMPLETE: Environmental Committee meets to discuss assignment of actions and scope of work for participating members
22 Jun 2019
15Aug 2008
1st Resident Workshop
COMPLETE: Newly formed Environmental Committee by Rhonda Ursulak had the first Lake Plan workshop to determine values and develop an action plan.
20 Aug 2018
AGM Proposal to Continue Lake Plan
COMPLETE: At the McKLPOA AGM a proposal was tabled to create an Environmental Committee, chaired by Rhonda Ursulak, and that the association support the creation of a Lake Plan.
20 Aug 2018
01 Jun 2006
Initial Proposal to start a Lake Plan
COMPLETE: Issues was discussed with local residents and general approval and support was recevied.
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