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Addressing Environmental Issues in Rideau Lakes: A Comprehensive Management Plan

The Rideau Lakes Environmental Foundation presents the Lake Management Planning Program, focusing on critical issues impacting the region such as water quality, excessive weed growth, and noise pollution from boating activities. Causes of these issues include public apathy and outdated regulations. To transition from understanding the issues to taking action, key strategies include stakeholder education, septic system repairs, and stricter zoning bylaws. Join us in preserving the ecological integrity of our lakes and enhancing residents' quality of life. For more information, contact Program Manager Sheanna Tinlin at 1-800-267-3504 Ext. 1173 or sheanna.tinlin@rideauvalley.on.ca.

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Addressing Environmental Issues in Rideau Lakes: A Comprehensive Management Plan

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  1. Rideau Lakes Environmental Foundation The Lake Management Planning Program

  2. What Are the Issues? • Water Quality • Weed Growth • Water Levels • Cottage Density • Noise • Fish and Wildlife • Quality of Life

  3. What Are the Causes? • Public apathy • Manicured lawns • Shoreline alteration • Malfunctioning septic systems • Outdated regulations • Pet/animal waste • …

  4. How do we move from issue to action? • Inappropriate land-use practices input nutrients • Faulty septic systems • Disturbance of milfoil Issue Excessive weed growth Causes Monitoring • Education • Zoning by-laws • Septic re-inspection Actions • Reduce nutrients entering water • Repair faulty septic systems • Stop spread of milfoil Objectives

  5. Boat Noise • Large boats/engines • Boats too close to shore • Boaters are unaware Causes Monitoring • Safe boating education • Post signs/markers • OPP enforcement • Noise by-laws Actions • Control boat/engine size • Keep boats away from shore • Make boaters aware Objectives

  6. Issue Causes Actions Objectives

  7. Rideau Lakes Environmental Foundation For more information about the Lake Management Planning Program, please contact the Program Manager:Sheanna Tinlin1-800-267-3504 Ext 1173sheanna.tinlin@rideauvalley.on.ca

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