1. Environmental Awareness Program
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) 2010
Promoting and Fostering Environmental Awareness across our beautiful Township

2. EAC Background Spring/2009 -Township motion to create EAC
September 2009 – EAC established
Held meetings September, October & now quarterly - brainstorm ideas, focus and priorities
Areas of Focus
Develop/promote environmental awareness with local ratepayer/cottage groups
Waste Management – Reduce, Re-use, Recycle
Create and leverage website for sharing of information and awareness ( )

3. Volunteer Committee Bill Lee Cris Figueira Janin Pugh Robertson
Rob Arkell ( joined April 2010 )
Rob Stavinga - Kawartha Conservation
Peter Franzen (councillor) - Vice Chair
Peter Raymond - Chair

4. EAC Milestones
Oct-Nov/2009 Solicit support and partnerships with Peterborough County- Environmental Services, Peterborough Greenup/Lakeland Alliance
Feb 20/2010 HERITAGE DAY, at Buckhorn Community Centre, share booth with Peterborough County Environmental Services

5. 2010 Awareness Program
The Environmental Advisory Committee(EAC) is looking to establish ongoing two way dialogue with local Ratepayer/Cottage Associations and assign advocates / ambassadors across the Township to share/solicit information. This is an opportunity to share common challenges and solutions and have a forum for a united voice that will provide EAC input on setting areas of focus and priorities going forward.
MAY 15 Buckhorn Lake Estates Community
JUN 6 Crystal Lake Cottagers Galway & Area Ratepayers Assoc’s
JUN 19 Oak Shores Estate Community
JUN Cavendish Community Ratepayers Association
AUG 14 Big Bald Lake Cottagers Association
TBC Alpine Village/Pirates Glen Associations

6. ECO Partners Peterborough County - Environmental Services
Peterborough Green-Up
Lakeland Alliance

7. Associations Alpine Village/Pirates Glen Associations Pigeon Lake
Big Bald Lake Association Big Bald Lake
Buckhorn Lake Estates Community Buckhorn Lake
Cavendish Community Ratepayers Association Beaver, Cavendish, Catchacoma, Gold, McGinnis, Mississagua Lakes
Crystal Lake Cottagers Association Crystal Lake
Galway & Area Ratepayers Association Fortescue, Salmon, White Lakes
Oakshores Estate Community Association Little Bald Lake

8. Ten Ways to Reduce Greenhouse Gases
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Use Less Heat and Air Conditioning
Replace Your Light Bulbs
Drive Less and Drive Smart
Buy Energy Efficient Products
Use Less Hot Water
Use the “OFF” Switch
Plant a Tree
Get an Energy Audit of Your Home
Encourage Others to Conserve

9. Be a Good Lake Steward (source Lakeland Alliance )
Remember what goes on your property and into your drain eventually finds its way into the lake, so avoid the use of harsh cleaners, pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers  
When planning construction project along the shoreline, consult the Dept Fisheries & Oceans Canada - Operational Statements to reduce disturbance to aquatic habitat, and contact your local Conservation Authority, Ministry of Natural Resources, Trent-Severn Waterway or Municipal County & Township planning departments  
Keep your speed under 10kn/h whenever you are within 30 meters of the shore and be careful with oil and gas when filling boat tanks and emptying bilge water  
Clean and inspect your boat before moving it to other lakes to control the spread of invasive species  
Protect your shoreline from erosion, Canada geese and runoff by maintaining or planting a buffer zone of native vegetation – don’t mow to the water’s edge!  

10. Be a Good Lake Steward - continued
Enhance biodiversity on your property by leaving rock piles, fallen tree limbs and brush piles untouched so they can function as wildlife habitat  
Encourage native species of flowers, shrubs and trees to limit your maintenance work and provide shelter to local wildlife species  
The water that you drink is precious! Practice water conservation inside and outside your cottage/home and have your drinking water tested regularly  
Maintain your septic system by booking regular pump outs and inspections  
Consider the future of your lake property – initiate a lake management plan or leave a legacy by protecting your land with the help of local land trust

11. Thank You
Please visit our website for ongoing sharing and awareness on local environmental matters: