Kawartha Lake Stewards Association

09/08/2026

09/04/2026

Out on the water? Keep an eye out for water soldier!

In Ontario, known populations of water soldier are found in the Trent-Severn Waterway, the Bay of Quinte in Lake Ontario, Red Horse Lake (North of Gananoque), and in Cook’s Bay in Lake Simcoe.

Submerged water soldier may get chopped by boat motors. This can allow the invasive plant to catch a ride or drift to a new waterway.

Reduce your speed in waterways with water soldier and other dense aquatic plant populations, and ensure you clean, drain, and dry your boat!

07/31/2026

If you have the time you should go to this. Dr. Kirkwood is an expert and a great speaker. Viamede Resort is beautiful and sits in a beautiful setting

Lake Life... Let's keep it beautiful

06/15/2026

Do you know someone who is doing a lot to safeguard and help our environment in the City of Kawartha Lakes? Nominate them for the City of Kawartha Lakes Environmental Hero!

Kawartha Lakes is full of people doing incredible work for our environment — and it's time to recognize them!

Nominations are open for the 2025 Environmental Hero Awards, recognizing individuals, businesses, and students making a difference. Nominations close June 30.

Know someone who deserves recognition? Nominate them at kawarthalakes.ca/property-environment/environment

06/05/2026

🌿 Volunteers Needed! 🌿
It’s that time of year again — the KLSA is looking for volunteers to help plant native shrubs, trees, and wildflowers along our beautiful shorelines through the Natural Edge Program.

No experience needed — just bring your enthusiasm! We’ll bring all the tools, gloves, and snacks (and lunch if you join for two sites in one day!).

🗓 Planting Schedule:
June 13 (Sat) 9am - Big Cedar Lake
June 13 (Sat) 2pm - Pigeon Lake
June 14 (Sun) 9am - Round Lake (near Havelock)

Each planting takes about 3-5 hours. We plant rain or shine (unless there’s thunder or very heavy rain).

If you’d like to join, email [email protected]. We'll send details for each site. Let’s keep our lakes healthy and beautiful! 💧🌱

05/30/2026

A big thank you to all of our special guests and everyone who attended the Kawartha Lake Stewards 2026 Spring Meeting last Saturday! We were delighted to see such a wonderful turnout and truly appreciate your participation, enthusiasm, and support. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect, share ideas, and celebrate our shared commitment to our beautiful Kawartha Lakes!

05/21/2026

It’s nearly time!!! Only two days until the KLSA Annual Spring Meeting on May 23, 2026 at the Buckhorn Community Centre!

Get the latest updates on our programs , connect with local environmental organizations, explore exhibits, and shop native plants from Kawartha Conservation to boost your shoreline habitat.

🎤 Special Guest Speaker: Warren Dunlop presents “Observing the Wings of Change: Bird Populations in the Kawarthas” — a fascinating look at how our local bird populations are changing over time.

Plus:
✔️ Pick up the special 25th Anniversary Lake Water Quality Report
✔️ E. coli volunteers can collect sampling kits
✔️ Meet fellow lake stewards and community members

📍 Buckhorn Community Centre
🗓 May 23, 2026
⏰ 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

We hope to see you there!

05/12/2026

The Scugog Lake Stewards are hosting an interesting science information event looking at harmful algal blooms.

05/11/2026

We were there promoting KLSA to Bobcaygeonites - see pic of our booth in the pics attached.

05/11/2026

Consider volunteering for this program if you have a place on any of the 3 lakes in the post. Not much time is required for this

Do you live on Cameron, Sturgeon, or Pigeon Lake and want to help support local lake health?

Kawartha Conservation is currently looking for one volunteer on each lake to take part in our Community Science Program.

From May to September, volunteers collect one water sample per month from a designated location. Kawartha Conservation staff will pick up samples and provide new sample bottles at an arranged drop-off location.

The program helps support long-term lake monitoring and provides valuable information about changing environmental conditions across the watershed.

Interested in getting involved?
📧 [email protected]
📞 705-328-2271 ext. 237