ABOUT THE Lake Mindemoya Stewardship Association
The association was formed in the summer of 2021, and is a working partnership with Central Manitoulin Council as well as Billings Township to protect and look after the water quality of Lake Mindemoya, now and in the future.
OUR focus areas
public beaches
Support and encourage the enhanced development of several public beach locations on the lake to ensure that local residents and visiting tourists have an opportunity to enjoy the waters of Lake Mindemoya.
Educational materials
Promoting educational information on responsible land/water use by both local residents and tourists to minimize the “ecological footprint” that our actions and activities have on Lake Mindemoya.
shoreline erosion
Excessive shoreline erosion due to high water levels as well as excessive fluctuations in lake level controls.
Erosion can deteriorate a shoreline and prevent natural processes for lake water quality preservation.
Municipal bylaws
Addressing unauthorised (without permits and approvals) shoreline modifications that encroach on the waterfront easement land that surrounds the lake as per Municipality of Central Manitoulin By-Law 2015-10.
WAter monitoring & testing
Our association conducts regular water testing at multiple locations around the lake. We monitor the water quality of the lake from season to season to monitor the impacts of shoreline development or land uses.
Fisheries involvement
Preservation of current fish populations by increased enforcement of fish quotas, fishing seasons and support of any fish restocking programs.
CTV NEWS COVERAGE
"Grassroots group aims to protect Lake Mindemoya on Manitoulin Island" media coverage by Ian Campbell
MORE INFORMATION
shoreline education
shoreline allowances
shoreline allowances
A "Natural Shoreline" is essential for lake water quality and preservation of a healthy lake. The strip of native plants, shrubs and trees with their extensive root systems forms a "green" wall of protection for waterfront properties says Dan Kraus, a conservation biologist for the Nature Conservancy of Canada.
shoreline allowances
shoreline allowances
shoreline allowances
The Marine Allowance in front of Lake Mindemoya, or any other lake on the Island for that matter, is still considered to be "public land". Nothwithstanding this, the adjacent property owners do have "Custodial Care" of the shoreline in front of the their property. This gives property owners the right to put a dock out in the lake.
WATER TESTING
shoreline allowances
WATER TESTING
Our association conducts regular water testing at multiple locations around the lake. We monitor the water quality of the lake from season to season to monitor the impacts of shoreline development or land uses.
Bylaws that affect Lake Mindemoya
municipal bylaw 2003-15
municipal bylaw 2003-15
municipal bylaw 2003-15
To adopt a custodial care shoreline policy and regulate activities on all land released under the Ontario Manitoulin Land Claims Settlement, December 5th 1990.
municipal bylaw 2015-10
municipal bylaw 2003-15
municipal bylaw 2003-15
Being a bylaw to prohibit any alterations of any kind on municipal marine allowances without proper approval or permits.