Welcome to the Scugog Lake Stewards
Scugog Lake Stewards Inc. is an incorporated charitable organization #89254 7100 RC0001, audited annually by Inclusive Advisory, North Street, Port Perry.
Click image of our webcam to enlarge viewing area
The Stewards, in partnership with Port Perry Marina, have set-up the first ‘live’ webcam (click to enlarge) showing our beautiful lake and related weather conditions 24/7 year-round. We hope you will enjoy checking this live camera on a regular basis. Enjoy! (This part of our site is still under construction for your greater enjoyment.)
WATER LEVEL INFORMATION AND DROUGHT CONDITIONS, (under construction)
as at July 3, 2020 see our website at: https://scugoglakestewards.com/other-projects/
OUR STRATEGIC PLAN FOR 2020-2023
After due consultation with the public, Township and Kawartha Conservation; our Directors passed our Final Strategic Plan, 2020-2023, “Enhancing our Lake and Watershed.”
OUR LAKE RESEARCH GOALS 2020
This year because of the limitations set by response to the Covid-19 pandemic, we are planning to take advantage of the many interested volunteers we have around the lake to feed in to us many levels of data for later analysis. For details of our 4 programs, see https://scugoglakestewards.com/lake-scugog-research/
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Lake Scugog is under pressure from many directions; time and its history are working against it. There are the pressures of increased population, invasive species and climate change; all of which are big factors for the continued health of our beautiful lake. (For additional information we have many videos posted on YouTube)
Every one of us can help whether we own lakefront property or not. Some ideas are to:
- Protect shorelines, stream, river edges and ditches from erosion into the lake. Percolate stormwater into your own property rather than into storm sewers.
- Avoid using fertilizers as they stimulate the harmful growth of lake plants and algae growth in the lake.
- Clean, drain, dry your boat before and after enjoying the lake.
- Promote the importance of a healthy lake to government, community and friends. Be part of the change.
Our Membership Goal for 2020
Sign-up today and help us reach our Membership goal of 300 members for 2020! Please visit the Scugog Lake Stewards Membership/Donations webpage at https://scugoglakestewards.com/become-a-member-lake-stewards/. Payment can be made by e-transfer, cheque or credit card. We would also welcome your help through volunteering on any of our committees. Contact us through our info@scugoglakestewards.com address.
Our mission is to preserve, protect and enhance Lake Scugog. Our lake, like others, is filling in over time. 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. We are fortunate to have excellent support and partners to do this. Enjoy the information on this site and our Youtube Videos.
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Enhancement Project
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, 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.