To Mayors and Councils of North Kawartha, Douro-Dummer, Selwyn and Trent Lakes, The Environment Council for Ston(e)y, Clear and White Lakes recently made a presentation to you regarding the rapid spread and impacts of Starry Stonewort. We are encouraged by the resolutions and level of support received from each Council noted as follows: North Kawartha: That Council receive the Invasive Species presentation from the Environment Council for Clear, Ston(e)y and White Lakes; and provide educational information on the Township website and social media sites; and further circulate a letter to the County of Peterborough, County Municipalities, the MP and MPP. Douro Dummer Township: That the presentation from Ed Oulett, Upper Stoney Lake Association (correction: Ed Paleczny, Environment Council), regarding the presence of starry stonewort in Stoney Lake be received with thanks. Although not reflected well in the minutes there was clear support to send a letter from the Council to MPs and MPPs and by Mayor Jones to have a follow-up discussion with other mayors regarding forming a delegation for the upcoming Association of Municipalities Ontario meeting in January. The Township of Selwyn support the advocating efforts of the Environmental Council of Clear, Ston(e)y and White Lakes on the impacts of the starry stonewort invasive macro algae by liaising with neighbouring municipality, Douro-Dummer; advocating to the Provincial and Federal Government as opportunities arise and further supporting the delegation by the Township of Douro-Dummer at the 2020 ROMA Conference, pending submission and approval of the delegation. Trent Lakes: That Council direct staff to circulate the Environment Council for Clear, Ston(e)y and White Lakes' letter to the MP and MPP and expand to scope to include all invasive species; and further That Council arrange delegations to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry regarding invasive species in our lakes. Each of the Councils either passed a resolution or expressed their support to send a letter to the MP and MPP within their jurisdiction to request action. As requested, I am attaching a draft letter that has been reviewed by our Environment Council Executive Committee. It is our hope that you will use this draft to send a letter to our local MPs and MPPs to request action. Please copy us on your final letter or any follow-up actions so we are aware of further communications on this matter. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Ed Paleczny .