Photo: S Hrytzak
LEONARD LAKE
STAKEHOLDERS ASSOCIATION
A community focused on protecting, nurturing and cultivating the
natural, physical and social characteristics of Leonard Lake.
The LLSA acknowledges that Leonard Lake is situated on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabeg, which is covered by the Williams Treaty of 1923. This acknowledgement is an expression of gratitude to the Anishinaabeg people and as a way of honouring the Indigenous People who have been living and working on this land for centuries.
We are committed to honouring the land, respecting its heritage and protecting it for future generations.
MEMBERSHIP
On behalf of everyone who loves Leonard Lake, we ask you to share in our commitment to improve, protect and preserve the lake environment with membership in the LLSA.
Our membership year runs
May 1 - April 30.
(Membership payment is due
May 1st each year)
OPTIONS
Membership
For registered Leonard Lake property
owners.
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Regular and associate membership is $80 per year.
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If you have any questions please contact LLSA, leonardlakemuskoka@gmail.com
Associate Membership
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Non-property owner youth and other individuals, 16 years or older.
In 2017 a new category of membership was recommended and approved as a means to increase the involvement and interest of "Associates" in key issues such as lake health and stewardship going forward. Associate members must be sponsored by a property owner, are able to serve as an official board member with some exceptions, and are non-voting, but could present a proxy vote on behalf of a regular member. Regular and associate membership is $80 per year.
Donate
LLSA incurs increasing expenses related to the protection of our land and water and the need for enhanced and more frequent water testing. Yearly since 2017, our “Eyes on the Lake” have identified incidents of blue-green algae in Leonard Lake, and in 2020, a lake-wide golden brown algal bloom. When a bloom is expected, the water team also does 'early-warning' tests for toxicity so that residents can be informed quickly , when required.
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In 2022 the Leonard Lake Water Team undertook a spring runoff testing program. The ultimate goal of the project is to track the source of blue-green algae on Leonard Lake, and runoff testing is one of the elements under examination. The runoff project will be repeated in 2023, building data from a second year of results for comparison purposes. The project incurs costs for equipment rental or purchase and laboratory fees for water testing.
On behalf of the LL Water Team and the LLSA Board, we ask and encourage you to consider adding a donation to your membership fee to support the work of LLSA and the health of Leonard Lake. Thank you!