Welcome to the Scugog Lake Stewards
Scugog Lake Stewards Inc. is an all volunteer group dedicated to sustaining and enhancing the health of Lake Scugog and its watershed through the promotion of PROJECTS, RESEARCH. EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP. It is a Registered Charitable Organization incorporated in 2003 and audited annually. Your involvement in our work, your actions and your knowledge are critical to the health of the lake.
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS:
- Our 2023 Annual Report 2023 SLS Annual Report Rev 4 which will outline the work that we have accomplished in 2023.
- Our 2024 – 2026 Strategic Plan: SCUGOG LAKE STEWARDS INC. Strategic Plan 2024-2026 FINAL
- Our new Ontario #1 By-law and Letters Patent approved by members January 30, 2025 which fulfils the requirements of the New Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA) . New By-Law No.1, Scugog Lake Stewards FINAL New letters patent: 2024.12.10 – DRAFT – Articles of Amendment |For interest, the new ONCA replaced the old Ontario Corporations Act and applies to most nonprofits incorporated under Ontario law. ONCA provides a modern legal framework for not-for-profit corporations and
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LAKE SCUGOG ENHANCEMENT PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
View a Message from our President, Rob Messervey:
https://scugoglakestewards.com/lake-scugog-enhancement-project/
View the Township of Scugog’s Press Release
re. the cancellation of the Lake Scugog Enhancement Project:
Township of Scugog press release re. Lake Scugog Enhancement Project Cancellation
SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER OR BECOME A MEMBER:
Now you can sign up easily to receive our regular newsletter. Just go to the bottom of this or any page of this website and sign in, giving your name and email, OR become a member, $40 per family, at www.scugoglakestewards.com/membership/
READ: THE LAKE STEWARDS OFFICIAL RESPONSE TO TOWNSHIP OF SCUGOG ADDITIONAL DWELLING UNIT PROPOSAL:
https://scugoglakestewards.com/research/
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WHAT ARE SOME OF THE THINGS THE LAKE STEWARDS ARE WORKING ON AT THE MOMENT
As at November 10, 2024
- Studying Lake Scugog, its water quality, its aquatic plant growth and its habitat all in support of the best possible management plan.
- Advocating and supporting the installation of the best possible stormwater treatment before it reaches Lake Scugog and raising funds to support such work.
- Researching shoreline septic system health, and possible reinspection regulations.
- Researching possible Lake Capacity Plans to suit a warm water lake such as Lake Scugog.
- Advocating for the Lake regarding increased shoreline development plans in vulnerable areas.
- Planning a Science Socials, specialized events, and media outreach to engage the public in current research about lakes and water.
- Studying and working towards controlling the invasive grass, phragmites; the #1 bad invasive in Canada.
- Researching methodologies to control invasive species in Lake Scugog such as Eurasian Watermilfoil, Starry Stonewort and Curly Leaf Pondweed including prevention of new introductions.
- Encouraging and supporting shoreline protection methods and good vegetated buffers to protect the lake and its tributaries.
- Studying all the effects that climate change has had on the lake, its life and its water quality.
Photo: Dr. Kirkwood and her recent Science Social talk: Lake Scugog, Why Should we Care?
FIVE GOOD REASONS TO BECOME A SCUGOG LAKE STEWARDS’ MEMBER
- The health of Lake Scugog is integral to the health of the Scugog Township economy and to your pocket book whether you own shoreline property or live in a neighbourhood in the greater watershed. Without action to help the lake, that advantage could slip away.
- Our Lake is under new and pressing stress from invasive species, urban growth, climate change and more, and needs a strong voice in a complicated political and social field.
- The Scugog Lake Stewards have in-depth scientific knowledge of the lake and excellent partnerships to help add to that knowledge.
- For projects within our control, the Scugog Lake Stewards have an excellent history of project completion and communication.
- Most importantly, while there are multiple governmental agencies with jurisdiction over our lake and watershed, there is no other group that speaks specifically for Lake Scugog and for your interests.
To become a member, donate and/or volunteer
See: www.scugoglakestewards.com
Click here to view the webcam mounted on the Port Perry Marina.
It is time limited
Our mission is to preserve, protect and enhance Lake Scugog. Like other lakes, our Lake Scugog faces the challenges of invasive species, sedimentation, water quality and lake level issues. It is our job to work with partners to ensure the lake remains healthy and attractive for future generations.
Rob Messervey, President
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Research
If we are to know what to do for the lake, we first must understand it through research. We are fortunate to have excellent partners to do this. Enjoy the information on this site and our Youtube Videos.
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Projects and plans
Over the years, work will be carried out to help our lake. The first improvement must start where the need is greatest for the whole lake, Port Perry Bay, through the Lake Scugog Enhancement Project.
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Other Work
The Stewards continually work on a wide range of projects: community education about the lake, invasive species prevention, improved fishing, Lake Week, lake level management and the Lindsay Dam, advocacy on various committees and much more.
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Become a Member / Donate
Our work is important to your community. We would hope that you would Donate to the Enhancement Project, our Research or all importantly to the running of our organization and other projects.