Below is a brief description of the Lake WahWashKesh Conservation Association’s Committees.
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Lake Plan Taskforce:
Lead Director: Kathy Deuchars
The membership approved the creation of a Lake Plan Taskforce at its 2023 Annual General Meeting. The TaskForce will be responsible for developing a comprehensive plan for the lake and an action plan which will guide our work to preserve the natural environment in the future.
The Terms of Reference for the Lake Plan Taskforce can be accessed at: Lake Plan Taskforce Terms of Reference Final
Current Activities:
Launch of Lake Plan Survey
The Lake Survey was completed in the Fall 2024. The survey was available for completion by residents, property owners and visitors to the Lake. The survey results will help determine the priorities and measures to sustain or enhance the health of the Lake environment.
The survey results are being compiled by the Lake Plan Committee and will be released in the Spring/Summer 2025..
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Land Use Planning and Development Committee
Lead Director: Rob Slykhuis
- The membership also approved the creation of The Land Use Planning and Development Committee at the 2023 AGM. The Committee primarily will be responsible for providing input into the review of Whitestone’s Official Plan as well as providing recommendations related to development applications on the Lake.
- The Terms of Reference for the Land Use Planning and Development Committee can be accessed at: LUPD Committee Terms of Reference Final
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Lake Stewardship
- Lake Stewardship means protecting the environment for current and future generations. On our lake, this involves using volunteers and often non-legislated actions and programs. The Directors of our Conservation Association consider themselves the stewardship committee for Lake Wahwashkesh. Our specific stewardship efforts are focused on the following activities: communication, education, fish enhancement, analysis and testing of our waters, community and lake shore planning, maintaining access to our waters, support for special reserves, maintaining water levels, keeping our lake shores clean and natural, protecting endangered flora and fauna, and as individuals providing proper septic systems. This stewardship approach is the fundamental principle underlying almost all that the Lake Wah-Wash-Kesh Conservation Association does for our beautiful piece of Ontario. top ↑
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Projects and Lead Director(s) List
- Membership Drive/Lake Directory: Rob Slykhuis, Anna Small
- Water Quality Testing – Ross Lister
Association Communications: Jessica Lock
Social Activities: Paul Thomson/Maureen Lewis