Charleston Lake Association

10/26/2026

The shoal markers have been removed and we are grateful, once again, to Robbie Gibson and his team of volunteers. Please use caution if you are out on the lake as levels are low this time of year.

10/08/2026

Some helpful tips for closing up the cottage from Cottage Life.
See you next spring!

Closing up the cottage can be overwhelming. Nobody wants to arrive ...

10/04/2026

CLA is proud to be among the 29 lake associations in Ontario that have adopted the "Let’ s Get the Lead Out" program. Please SIGN THE PETITION urging provincial legislators to ban smaller-sized lead fishing tackle - the #1 killer of loons!
Drop by Lakeline Lodge, Kelsey’s, Athens Hardware & Blanchard’s Garage or visit fishleadfree.ca to learn more about the issue and find the petition.
Help us to Get the Lead Out of Charleston Lake !

Join the movement for lead-free fishing in Ontario. Protect wildlife, enhance fishing safety, and promote environmental protection.

10/03/2026

We were treated to a full palette of colours with last night's sunset !

09/14/2026

Conservation & Cocktails!
Please join us at 5pm on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at our headquarters at the Glen Elbe Learning Centre, 870 County Road 42, Athens, for our Annual General Meeting.

The evening will begin with a social time in the gardens, followed by the meeting. We’ll provide updates on our ongoing conservation projects, along with a Treasurer’s Report and President’s Report, and we’ll officially elect our Board members. The evening will be about two hours.

If you’re interested in the governance of the Land Trust, we’d love to have you join us. Please email [email protected] to let us know you’re coming so we can prepare refreshments.

Thank you, TIWLT

09/05/2026

For our beloved common loons, the leading cause of death is ingesting lead-based fishing tackle.

Fish Lead Free is an Ontario-wide movement to spread awareness about the harmful impact of lead tackle and promote safer, lead-free alternatives that protect our waters and the species that call them home. By signing the petition you are asking the Legislative Assembly of Ontario to ban the sale and use of lead sinkers, weights & jigs under 50 grams (1.75 oz) in weight, and any lead-headed tackle under 6.5cm (2.5”) in length.

So please take a moment to sign the petition if you are passing by Main Dock, Lakeline Lodge, Kelsey’s, Athens Hardware & Blanchard’s Garage this Labour Day weekend. Help us to Get the Lead Out of Charleston Lake !

09/04/2026

CLA nabs global recognition !
As many of you know, photographer, Joshua Burch has been documenting our loon nesting raft program for the past few years.
The work he did for CLA was submitted to Bird Photographer of the Year, a global competition run out of the UK, and he won the award for Conservation Documentary!
CLA board member Dwayne Struthers was featured in a four page montage showing all the work that he and volunteers: Jeff Roddick (who is also integral to the loon raft program), Katie Baker & Bill Hallam (who assist in our loon surveys) do to preserve and enhance the loon population on Charleston Lake.
Thank you to Dwayne, Jeff, Katie and Bill for all of your hard work!
And of course, thank you to Joshua for the amazing photos that document those efforts and are featured in this book!

08/21/2026

Have you ever spotted one of these beautiful moths at ?

From the striking Luna Moth to some of Ontario's more camouflaged species, moths are an important part of our park ecosystem! 🍃

Learn about 5 common Ontario moths, discover how to identify them, and see what makes each one unique.

Which moth is your favourite? Have you ever spotted one during your visit to Charleston Lake Provincial Park? 👇

https://bit.ly/4kSnF1L

08/17/2026

Did you know the frequency and magnitude of blue-green algal blooms continue to rise across Canada and are expected to be further exacerbated by the impacts of climate change and traditional land use practices?

Read our blog post to discover:
➡what blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) is;
➡the impacts of algal blooms and how you can help limit them;
➡the role of climate change and invasive species; and
➡how to take action.

https://watersheds.ca/why-is-blue-green-algae-cyanobacteria-becoming-more-prominent/

08/13/2026

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for the 23rd Annual Annual Doug Hale Memorial Golf Tournament in support of the Charleston Lake Environmental Association.

Thanks to the generosity of our golfers, sponsors(complete list below) and volunteers, we raised $6000 that will go towards projects to preserve and enhance our beautiful lake for future generations.

⛳ Big Waters Bakery
⛳ Blanchards Garage
⛳ Burt Hudson Real Estate Ltd.
⛳ Camalor Mfg.
⛳ Canarm Ltd
⛳Cedar Valley Golf Club
⛳Chris McCann, Realtor
⛳Custom Home Improvements
⛳Deloitte
⛳Friends of Charleston Lake Provincial Park
⛳G. Tackaberry and Sons Construction
⛳The Hale Family
⛳Henderson Printing
⛳Jessica Ireland Real Estate
⛳Judson Funeral Home / Greg & Kelly Judson
⛳Kelsey's Insurance Brokers
⛳Kelsey’s Marina
⛳Lakeline Lodge and Marina
⛳Lyndhurst Home Building Centre
⛳McCann Building Services
⛳Milko Cleaning
⛳Miller General Repairs & Service
⛳Andrew Newman (KPMG)
⛳Rippling Lake Creations
⛳Shelly Samson (Remax)
⛳The Smith Family
⛳Jean Smith
⛳Strader Ferris International Ltd
⛳The Village Store
⛳Willard’s Bakery
⛳The Webster Family (Sean Webster)