Institute for Watershed Science Trent University Proceedings of the State of the Kawartha Lakes Workshop

Elmhirst’s Resort October 27-28, 2008

Table of Contents

Introduction and Background...... 3 Challenges with Mult-jurisdictional Management of the Lakes ...... 5 Public Engagement and Education ...... 6 Scientific Data on the Kawartha Lakes ...... 9 Monitoring and Data Collection ...... 10 Water Level Management ...... 11 Emerging Issues for the Kawartha Lakes ...... 11 Taking Care of the Resource ...... 12 Next Steps ...... 12 Workshop Speakers ...... 13 Multi-jurisdictional Management of the Lakes ...... 13 Fish and Fish Habitat ...... 13 Invasive Species ...... 13 Shoreline Development and Nearshore Zone Management ...... 13 References ...... 14

Introduction and Background The Institute for Watershed Science (IWS) at Trent hosted the first State of the Kawartha Lakes workshop on October 27-28th, 2008 at Elmhirst’s Resort on Rice Lake. The intent of this workshop was to begin the process of exploring the development of a strategic management framework to ensure the sustainability of the Kawartha Lakes through a cooperative planning process involving all levels of government and relevant non-governmental organizations. This initiative grew out of the knowledge that the lakes are under threat from a variety of sources. These threats are becoming more obvious, as indicated by the recent carp die off of 2007 and the invasion of Round Goby into Rice Lake. There is public concern over the overall health of the lakes. The objective of the workshop was to build communication between the various government and non-governmental agencies that have interest in the health and sustainability of the Kawartha Lakes aquatic ecosystem for their ecological and human health benefits.

Similar initiatives were held in the spring of 2008. The Lake Scugog Conference, hosted by the Township of Scugog brought together government, business, agricultural, environmental and community stakeholders to discuss programs in place and ways to move forward with ensuring the sustainability of Lake Scugug (Cumming + Company, 2008) The success of this event attests to the broad public concern about the state of the local environment and a willingness to turn this concern into action. add some text around recommendations.

All levels of government, citizen action groups, and conservation organizations have cooperated on the Lake Simcoe Environmental Management Strategy and the One Voice Action Plan for Lake Simcoe. This collaborative effort has resulted in the proposed Lake Simcoe Protection Act which will set strict limits on pollutants such as phosphorus, require stringent sewage treatment and support a governance structure that has been recommended by the Lake Simcoe Environmental Management Strategy working group (www.environmentaldefence.ca).

The Kawartha Lakes Region of Ontario is defined by the lakes that are linked through the historic Trent Severn Waterway, east of the Severn River watershed, south to Rice Lake. This region boasts exceptional biodiversity as it incorporates lands and waters at the junction between the Mixed Wood Plains, St. Lawrence Lowlands and the Canadian Shield. The rivers, canals and lakes in the region support a diverse aquatic ecosystem that, along with the adjacent communities, is a prime tourist destination.

The proximity of the region to the largest growing metropolitan area in the province and development of more convenient transportation corridors via the extension of Highway 407 to Highway 115, as well as a possible future commuter rail link, has the potential to place the region at risk for pressure from increasing development. The Oak Ridges Moraine Protection Act, Ontario’s Greenbelt Legislation and the Smart Growth Plan, have the effect of increasing development in this region. Housing developments and aggregate extraction activities are two of the major development pressures that are increasing in the area. Shoreline development through the re-development of older cottage properties to year-round homes and subdivision of larger properties as well as urban growth throughout the region requires an integrated planning approach, essential for sustaining the ecological and economic benefits of the aquatic ecosystem for local residents and for visitors to the region. Similar to the rapid urbanization of the region around Barrie, the Kawartha Lakes region is poised to become a “bedroom community” to the Greater Toronto Area. Management agencies including the municipalities must develop a long term forward vision and plan now for sustainable development, using both incentive and regulatory tools.

The Report on the Future of the Trent Severn Waterway titled “It’s All About the Water” http://www.tswpanel.ca/english/report.asp, developed by the Panel on the Future of the Trent Severn Waterway highlights the importance of long term planning regarding the decision making framework for water quantity and quality as it has been forecast that there will be an increase of over 3.5 million residents within 1.5 hours of the TSW by the year 2035, increasing both local and tourist activity on waterways in this region.

The State of the Kawartha Lakes Workshop was scheduled around five major themes: ¾ Multi-jurisdictional Management ¾ Fish and Fish Habitat ¾ Invasive Species ¾ Shoreline Development and Management of the Near shore Zone ¾ Water Levels and Diversions

Each session had one or more speakers highlighting their organization or government agency work related to the theme. There was the opportunity for discussion after each speaker and a general thematic discussion facilitated by pre-selected questions. The group covered many aspects of the management and biology of the Kawartha Lakes however within each discussion session particular themes were recurring. The following sections highlight the main points presented regarding these recurring topics from all of the thematic presentations.

Challenges with Mult-jurisdictional Management of the Lakes Which Lakes are “Kawartha Lakes”?

One of the initial questions that emerged from the group of participants was how to define the “Kawartha Lakes”. Many of the Haliburton area lakes north of the traditional larger Kawartha Lakes, feed these larger more southerly lakes in the navigation channel system through several rivers. The integration of a large number of lakes in the overall Trent Severn Waterway in the “Kawartha” region creates difficulties in defining an exact border as to which lakes in the region should be considered as “Kawartha Lakes”. Some workshop participants viewd the lakes in the Haliburton region as part of the overall Kawartha Lakes system, where others felt that the lakes along the navigation channel only should be considered. Rice Lake was considered the most southerly of the Kawartha Lakes as it is the receiving lake for the Otonabee River, and the northern shore is within the Otonabee Region Conservation Authority jurisdiction.

Generally, using a watershed approach to defining the Kawartha Lakes was considered the best option. However this larger focus increases the complexity of what must be considered for management purposes. Participants agreed that a balance must be found for what is considered for management purposes in the context of the large number of lakes and waterways encompassed by this watershed focus.

Who Manages What?

It was recognized that governance involving multiple jurisdictions increases the complexity of managing the aquatic resources in the Kawartha Lakes. The Trent Severn Waterway (TSW-Federal Parks Canada) owns the bed of the lakes and rivers along the navigation channel and in these areas, coordination between the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (OMNR) and TSW is necessary. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) and the OMNR share responsibility over fish and fish habitat in the area. Several local municipal governments at both the regional and local level, further increase the governance complexity. As well, the region is home to a number of First Nations, and the importance of their input on management decisions was acknowledged in the Panel on the Future of the Trent-Severn Waterway Report. “It’s all About the Water”.

Provincially mandated Source Water Protection legislation has resulted in the development of local Source Water Protection (SWP) Committees throughout Ontario. The local committee, under the umbrella of the Trent Conservation Coalition (TCC -includes Crowe Valley CA, Otonabee Region CA, Ganaraska Region CA, Lower Trent CA and Kawartha Conservation) is focussed on developing a Source Water Protection Plan for the Kawartha Lakes region. This plan is currently focussed on municipal drinking water supplies and municipal drinking water intakes however the mandate may broaden over time. The outcome of the Source Protection Plan developed by this committee will impact those portions of the lakes and rivers considered in the Intake Protection Zones developed around these municipal intakes. Sixty percent of area residents in the Source Protection Region draw their water from municipal sources, with the rest using private wells. The source protection area includes part of Haliburton County and the northern portion of Peterborough County. The Conservation Authorities of the TCC provide the staff and technical support to the SWP Committee.

Government agencies from all levels have a mandate to manage particular aspects of the aquatic resources of the Kawartha Lakes system. Water level management is under the jurisdiction of the Federal government, through the TSW, and this is done in consultation with the OMNR in order to provide appropriate water levels for river spawning Walleye in the spring and for lake spawning Lake Trout in the fall. Water level management during the summer navigation period must comply with the legal obligations for waterway management as set out by federal law. While OMNR is responsible for management of the fisheries, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans is responsible for the management of fish habitat, up to the high water mark. Municipal governments and the local Conservation Authorities regulate development above the high water mark including tributaries and wetlands, which also provide fish habitat, therefore requiring multiple agency permitting for developments that may impact these water bodies.

The numerous governments, regulatory requirements and local bylaws impact on developments around the Kawartha Lakes and can cause confusion for the public. Participants at the workshop agreed that better public education and communication around permitting requirements and the reasons for restrictions is necessary. The development of a publicly accessible information portal through the internet was discusses as one possible method for a “one stop” site for information on watershed protection, government objectives and rationale for development regulations as well as contacts for the various permits and permissions for development around the Kawartha Lakes. This idea will be further explored by staff at the Institute for Watershed Science.

Public Engagement and Education Government agencies and local NGO groups have developed a variety of communication tools for the public to provide education on the importance of protection of water quality and the ecology of the Kawartha Lakes. Partnership initiatives between the various agencies and NGO’s have been developed to further public education and act on common objectives such as species at risk protection.

DFO has developed “Operational Statements” as a landowner resource outlining the requirements that should be met for compliance with DFO for the protection of fish habitat when building or developing in and around shores and streams that are fish habitat. http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/regions/central/habitat/os-eo/prov- terr/on/index_e.htm Public education, and voluntary restoration when development has impacted fish habitat, are the preferred option for DFO as enforcement prosecutions must use the court system, a time consuming and expensive requirement.

Multi-agency partnerships Public Awareness Programs and Initiatives Several collaborative partnerships among government and NGO groups to produce public educational initiatives have been developed to engage landowners with properties on the Kawartha Lakes and along the TSW and tourists using the waterway for recreational purposes.

Parks Canada (TSW) has created partnerships with several organizations and levels of government through their Waterway Wildlife Action for Habitat Health, a Species at Risk (SAR) Program, designed to increase public awareness and engagement through an interactive website: http://www.waterwaywildlife.com/. It has a broad partnership including agencies and non-profit conservation organizations, as well as conservation authorities, First Nations, educational institutions and municipalities. Public engagement and education tools such as materials distribution at locks, including SAR collector cards, are part of this initiative.

The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters have partnered to develop and implement the Invading Species Awareness Program http://www.invadingspecies.com/indexen.cfm The aim of this program is to raise public awareness of invasive species and to engage the public’s support and participation in monitoring, control and prevention measures. Educational outreach to elementary school students, professional training programs for field staff, as well as outreach and educational materials distribution to the water garden and aquarium trades are aimed at citizens. Public engagement in monitoring programs and reporting of invading species is also part of this initiative.

The Lakeland Alliance is a unique example of multi-agency collaboration and cooperation working across mandates and operational boundaries to speak directly to landowners. The Alliance is comprised of representatives from the following organizations and government agencies/departments: • Bancroft Area Stewardship Council • Federation of Ontario Cottagers' Associations • Fisheries and Oceans Canada • Haliburton Highlands Stewardship Council • Kawartha Conservation • Ministry of the Environment - Lake Partner Program • Otonabee Region Conservation Authority • Peterborough County Stewardship Council • Peterborough Green-Up • Victoria Land and Water Stewardship Council.

The Alliance has recognized the need to provide a coordinated, regional effort to support the stewardship efforts of lake associations throughout the greater Kawartha Lakes watershed. The Alliance is doing this by working with lake association volunteers to deliver a one-on-one site visit program providing hands-on expertise to individuals looking to take action on their individual properties. In addition, the Alliance is providing other educational tools and workshops for lake based businesses and real estate agents.

The Sustainable Peterborough initiative is a good example of multi-agency cooperation around sustainable development in the Kawartha Lakes region: http://sustainablepeterborough.wordpress.com/about/ and is focussed on all aspects of sustainable use of land and water resources in the County of Peterborough.

Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield has partnered with TSW in a tallgrass prairie restoration project at one of their park sites, and the Program Management Team has had municipal representation from the onset of program planning and throughout implementation. TSW is seeking further municipal partners and has contacted area municipalities with communication packages offering a program and planning focussed presentation, as well as a number of SAR related educational tools as well as Best Management Practices (BMPs) implementation at the municipal level.

Kawartha Conservation has implemented the “Blue Canoe” program that targets property owners through one to one dockside interaction. This program talks to landowners about lawn care and shoreline naturalization and the benefits to water quality of ecologically sustainable practices on their properties. This initiative is municipally funded. The program publicized the Lake Scugog Management Plan to lakefront landowners.

Lake Associations such as the Kawartha Lakes Stewards Association increase public engagement in addressing the health of the lakes. The KLSA has conducted a study on effectiveness of methods for removal of aquatic vegetation by shoreline landowners (in collaboration with Trent University) and will produce a brochure on the results of their study in the spring of 2009. Areas considered by landowners to be chronically impacted by high weed densities are often historical wetland areas and typically have the seed bank for plant production. It is necessary to continue landowner education regarding the nature of the lakes and shoreline areas and their sustainable use.

Permitting and Regulation Participants agreed that there is a need for better public education on the permitting and regulatory requirements for any development, shoreline work or redevelopment around the Kawartha Lakes. Multi-agency requirements often cause confusion and delays in permitting resulting in both contractor and landowner confusion and frustration. The development of the “Operational Statements” by DFO is an example of a valuable resource for landowners to access to help navigate the requirements set out by this agency. The rationale behind the restrictions put in place must be communicated so that permitting is understood, and the development of a mechanism for better communication about these issues would be beneficial.

Area municipalities must balance the requirement and desire for growth with ecological needs of the aquatic ecosystem. Although municipalities have strict planning restrictions and regulations on newer development that will have state of the art environmental protection such as well designed septic systems and proper setback, there are concerns around redevelopment of older properties without the appropriate upgrading of water and wastewater management systems. The cumulative impact of older properties/older water and waste management systems is likely one of the largest issues for nutrients entering the lakes resulting in excessive plant and algal growth. Balancing restriction and development is up to municipalities and the political will to move towards greater protection is developing at local government levels. There was the suggestion at the workshop that municipalities should address protection of shorelines through their official planning process in order to make that protection more effective. Other ideas brought forth(by individual participants) included regulation of the percent shoreline per property that should be allowed to be modified- regulated through local bylaws and mandatory upgrading of old septic systems.

Scientific Data on the Kawartha Lakes Data, Data everywhere….. Scientific data on the water quality, species, habitat, land use and other parameters of the Kawartha Lake and the surrounding landscape is collected by a number of levels of government, academics, and NGO groups. For example the OMNR collects data on the fisheries resources in the Kawartha Lakes. There is over 40 years of data in the database.

The TSW has partnered with OMNR in their development of a predictive mapping tool, which will identify high quality species at risk habitat throughout southern Ontario, including the Kawartha Lakes region. This tool will be available for use by other government agencies and conservation groups, through OMNR when completed. Geospatial data on invasive species locations has also been developed by OFAH through their Invading Species Awareness Program. This data is for citizen use.

There is a large science database for the Kawartha Lakes, but data is not centrally organized or stored making it difficult for data sharing or multi- agency access. Workshop participants expressed the need for data housing that is centralized, for example at a body like the proposed TSW Regional Council (Report from the Panel on the Future of the Trent Severn Waterway Existing data is not collected or formatted in a consistent matter due to the multiple agencies and groups that collect different forms of scientific data such as water quality measurements, land use. Data inconsistency can pose problems if data on similar parameters has been collected in different ways so that the data cannot be merged into a single database. As well participants felt that greater inter-agency transparency would facilitate the exchange of information between various government levels and ministries.

The web based information portal described above to assist the public with information access regarding permitting and regulation could incorporate a non-public data information portal for agency use for science and geospatial data and information sharing.

Monitoring and Data Collection Biological Monitoring Monitoring and data collection on the Kawartha Lakes fisheries has been collected for over 40 years by the OMNR. Data collection on minnow species is now part of the OMNR broad scale monitoring program. A variety of groups monitor the lakes for invasive species through the OFAH/MNR Invading Species Awareness Program. Academic research on fish species and aquatic plants has been carried however these are not consistent monitoring efforts.

There are efforts to monitor the success of SAR public education programs and the success of habitat restoration projects through the TSW waterway and partner agencies.

Water Quality Monitoring Monitoring data is collected for indicators of waterborne pathogens (E.coli and coliform bacteria) in surface water by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, and at public beaches through Public Health Units. Monitoring for metals and nutrients are not part of the regular OMOE monitoring program, however these can be done on request. Lake Associations are also involved in data collection for nutrients and pathogen indicator organisms. The Kawartha Lake Stewards Association produces annual reports tracking phosphorus levels in a number of the Kawartha Lakes.

Water Level Management Water levels for individual lakes/rivers must be factored into the management of the entire system. Water level regimes are decided in mid winter, based on snow and precipitation data and forecasts. Extreme weather events such as the extensive snow pack and wet spring in 2008 posed challenges for minimizing flooding along the entire system, especially since existing dams have different flow capabilities. Generally, extreme water level highs and lows are managed so that the lakes and rivers do not exhibit the variability that would exist in a natural system. The Haliburton lakes that are at the upper extreme of the watersheds, and are managed to keep the navigable channel at the depths required by law, exhibit the most extreme water level fluctuations.

Emerging Issues for the Kawartha Lakes Threat to the Kawartha Lakes ecosystem by an increasing number of invading species poses significant challenges. Round goby is now established in Rice Lake and is expected to continue to spread north. Participants at the workshop stated that the effect of Round Goby invasion on the Kawartha Lakes is hard to predict. Round goby may use zebra mussels as prey, resulting in decreased water clarity, which would benefit the Walleye population, or they may prey upon Walleye eggs and affect their reproductive success. Round Goby may also provide a food source for Walleye. However, Round Goby will more than likely replace small benthic species of fish.

Samples of fish from the large carp die off in 2007/2008 contained the pathogenic Koi Herpesvirus first introduced to Ontario in 1999 (OMNR Fact Sheet, July 2008), likely from the disposal of aquarium fish in the local waterways. Pathogenic organisms, invasive aquatic vegetation and fish species imported from the hobby fish and water garden trade are a continuing threat to the health of the lakes. Risk assessment for new invading species is only able to deal with those species already established in the lakes, and a proactive mechanism of preventing new species entering the lakes does not currently exist.

As well, increasing development pressure on and around local lake shorelines poses a threat to water quality through increased erosion, habitat loss and increased nutrient input. The decline in shoreline spawning habitat will affect fish populations that depend on shallow water areas for spawning and nursery areas. The Muskellunge population(a species endemic to the lakes) has been in decline and a possible cause is the decrease in available spawning habitat.

Currently, there is no mechanism in place to assess cumulative impacts to fish habitat by multiple alterations/shoreline hardening by homeowners with lakefront properties.

Taking Care of the Resource Workshop participants felt that the economic value of the ecological goods and services of the Kawarthas Lakes should be evaluated. The true financial and economic value of water must be given more consideration and this message should be broadcasted to the consumers to educate consumers of the true value of their water sources.

According to the Panel on the Future of the Trent Severn Waterway representative at the workshop, close to $200 million is needed for upgrading of TSW infrastructure. The Federal government can not meet these expectations therefore there is a need to determine how these costs should be shared/funded. The Panel report suggests that major beneficiaries of the TSW, such as communities on the waterway and the province, should also bear some of the associated costs since they benefit from revenues of tourism, economic activity, drinking water, and hydropower from the system. The recommendations of the Panel are currently being considered by a committee of Members of Parliament and Members of Provincial Parliament as well as Parks Canada. The workshop group recommended supporting the work of the Panel through providing the committee.

Public education on the actual “state of the lakes” could be further developed to address the public perception of poor water quality, management of aquatic vegetation, and best management of shoreline properties, and to encourage knowledge of the nature of the lakes to foster appropriate/sustainable waterfront developments. Local Lake Associations may be an appropriate avenue for the development of “State of the Lake” resources where these organizations exist.

Next Steps Continued dialogue between the various management agencies and municipal governments will be required to facilitate the development of common goals for the sustainable management of the Kawartha Lakes. The development of an internet based management tool to promote inter-jurisdictional communication and information sharing will be explored through the IWS.

For sustainable growth, there is a need for balancing ecological/societal needs. Work towards developing this balance will require restrictions to development, maintenance of natural shoreline areas, public education and engagement and good scientific data to justify development restriction and protection measures. Workshop Speakers

Multi-jurisdictional Management of the Lakes Eva Kennedy, Manager for Southern Science and Information from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (OMNR) presented the mandate and core business of the OMNR in general terms with respect to sustainable resource development, program delivery, recreational and economic opportunities.

Ken East, Project Manager and Senior Advisor for the Panel on the Future of the Trent-Severn Waterway gave an overview of the findings of the Panel from their extensive report to the Federal Minister of the Environment.

Dick Hunter, Chief Administrative Officer for the Otonabee Region Conservation Authority (ORCA) provided an overview of the role of Conservation Authorities in the management of the Kawartha Lakes and area rivers.

Fish and Fish Habitat Tracy Allison, Fish Habitat Biologist for Fisheries and Oceans Canada, (DFO) Peterborough District gave a presentation on the role of DFO on the TSW and Kawartha Lakes and the issues related to the destruction of fish habitat along the shorelines of the lakes and rivers in the region. DFO became the lead agency for fish habitat protection in the Kawartha area in 1997.

Mike Rawson and Dan Taillon of the OMNR Kawartha Fisheries Assessment Unit presented data on the “State of the Kawartha Lakes Fisheries Resource”

Invasive Species Dawn Sucee from the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters presented an overview of the Invading Species Awareness Program, a partnership program of the OFAH and the OMNR.

Shoreline Development and Nearshore Zone Management Beth Cockburn, Trent Severn Waterway presented an overview of Community Engagement for Protecting Species at Risk (SAR) along the Trent Severn Waterway

Lynn Woodcroft, Lake Partner Coordinator, Federation of Ontario Cottagers Associations presented some information on the Kawartha Lakes Stewards Association project to measure effects of shoreline plant management by individual property owners on aquatic plant and benthic community.

Water Level Management Dave Ness, Water Control Engineer for the Trent Severn Waterway presented an overview of the water level management decision making process and system operation within the following prioritized mandate: • Public health and safety • Water for navigation • Production of hydropower • Environmental needs (for fisheries management) • Other requirements.

References Cumming, S.. Lake Scugog Conference Summary Report. Cumming + Company. Report prepared for the Township of Scugog. May 2008.

Panel on the Future of the Trent Severn Waterway. 2008. It’s All About the Water. Report on the findings of the Panel on the Future of the Trent Severn Waterway.

Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. 2008. Fact Sheet. Carp Die Off in Central Ontario. Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources:

Participant List

Tracy Allison Gordon Balch

Fish Habitat Biologist Programme Coordinator Fisheries and Oceans Canada OGLA Institute for Watershed Science

Dan Bujas Samantha Brown Regulations and Enforcement Officer Federation of Ontario Cottagers Assoc. Otonabee Region Conservation Authority

Meredith Carter Beth Cockburn

Manager, Environmental Services Species at Risk Programme Manager Otonabee Region Conservation Authority Trent Severn Waterway

Leslie Collins Ken East

Training Coordinator Project Manager and Senior Advisor Institute for Watershed Science Panel on the Future of the Trent Severn Waterway

Mike Gibbs Lee Gutowsky

Coordinator Graduate Student Lakeland Alliance Trent University

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Andrea Hicks Dick Hunter

Graduate Student Chief Adminstrative Officer Trent University Otonabee Region Conservation Authority

Eva Kennedy Ken Hetherington

Regional Manager SSI Manager of Planning Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources City of Peterborough

Kathleen MacKenzie Tracy Logan Vice-Chair, KLSA Conservation Programs Specialist Kawartha Lakes Stewardship Assoc. Ducks Unlimited Canada

Gerald McGregor Vicky McPhail

Councillor Project Development Officer City of Kawartha Lakes . GPA EDC

Chris Metcalfe Brett Moore Director Institute for Watershed Science Member Professor, Environmental and Resource Studies City of Kawartha Lakes Env. Advisory Board Trent University

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Iain Mudd Craig Murray

Manager of Planning Hydrologist County of Peterborough Institute for Watershed Science

Natalie Napier Dave Ness

Researcher Water Control Engineer Sustainable Peterborough Steering Committee Trent Severn Waterway

Dave Pridham Wendy Pritchard

Manager, Environmental and Technical Services Shoreline Advisor Kawartha Conservation Lakeland Alliance

Mike Rawson Terry Rees

Assessment Biologist Executive Director Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Federation of Ontario Cottagers Assoc.

Bastian Schmidt Linda Slavin

Spatial Analyst Sustainable Peterborough Steering Committee Institute for Watershed Science

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Mary Smith Ryan Stainton

Deputy Reeve, Councillor, County of Peterborough Ecohydrologist Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield Institute for Watershed Science

Dawn Sucee Gerry Sullivan

Invasive Species Outreach Liaison Watershed Biologist Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters Otonabee Region Conservation Authority

Dan Taillon Tammy Tellier

Area Biologist Area Supervisor, Ptbo District Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources

Brett Tregunno Bryan Weir

Director of Planning Aquatic Biologist County of Peterborough Kawartha Conservation

Tom Whillans Lynn Woodcroft

Chair, Environmental Resources Science Lake Partner Coordinator Trent University Federation of Ontario Cottagers Assoc.

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Maggie Xenopoulos

Professor Trent University