Clear Lake Stewardship Association
Espanola's Clear Lake Stewardship Association
Where and Who We Are:
Clear Lake is located off Hwy 6 at the south end of Espanola Ont. It is a small, quiet and picturesque lake with about 50 properties. The Lake is approximately1.5k long, .50k wide and 20m deep.
Email:clscsecretary@hotmail.ca
We are a member of the Federation of Ontario Cottages' Association. Click here HERE to go to the FOCA web-site.
For more information about the Town of Espanola click HERE
We are proud of our members, click HERE to see who belongs.
CLSA - WHAT WE DO
The Clear Lake Stewardship Association (CLSA) area of interest is the Clear Lake basin.
We strive to protect the environmental health of Clear Lake for use by the community and as a natural habitat. The CLSA aids in the regeneration and sustainability of Clear Lake through monitoring, education and communication.
The CLSA works in partnership with the town of Espanola, the property owners and the residents of Clear Lake and all levels of government to promote good stewardship practices.
The CLSA has established an executive that meets on a regular basis and holds general meetings at appropriate intervals.
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To see a complete copy of our By-Laws click HERE .
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Click HERE to see the minutes of the May 2012 General Meeting and Apr 2012 - year end to see the Year End Treasurers Report.
And HERE for the Jun 2013 AGM
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Minutes of the Executive Council Meetings: Jan 2014
See BLOG posts for the rest of 2017 and 2018 Minutes
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Treasurers Reports:
See BLOG posts for 2018
Photos
Blog Posts
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Posted by CLSA - Secretary on January 8, 2019 at 14:09 0 Comments 0 Likes
2018 Highlights-
Another great summer on our beautiful lake! The water was warm and clear and oh so swim-able. It sure was hot hot hot and so very dry – luckily we did not have any brush fires – all it would have taken this year was one wee wayward spark and POOOF.
The water level dropped to the lowest many of us have ever seen. Given the low water level, the heat (which equals higher lake temperatures) and the amount of sunlight a bloom of some description was expected. However we did not experience one and in fact saw the most amazing clarity; midsummer it was 5m!
As to the sampling results themselves - all parameters were well within acceptable range. Although September phosphorus results in the west pool are of some concern. We also started taking water samples close to the highway to determine sodium chloride concentrations. I have attached bit of information about how you personally can reduce your road salt contribution. The sampling team did not make it out in October although numerous efforts were made – it was either raining or really really windy. Seriously, did we even have a Fall?
As you might remember the Clear Lake Stewardship Association hosted another Saving Lakes Under Attack Workshop. This time we focused on Healthy Shorelines – probably one of the single most influential factors that can affect lake water quality and probably one of the most powerful ways a property owner can effectively alter water quality. The workshop was well attended and it was especially wonderful to see as many members of our Association there as we did. Bravo!
Looking forward to 2019
WE will be having a community YARD SALE this spring. Probably on May 11th. So don’t throw out those unwanted items they can be donated to the CLSA and sold. More will be forthcoming over the…
Continue 2018 Treasurer Reports cont
Posted by CLSA - Secretary on October 28, 2018 at 15:05 0 Comments 0 Likes
About
Clear Lake Stewardship Association is a social network
Best Practices:
IClick Shoreline Owners Guide to Healthy Waterfronts for detailed information
1. Establish and/or expand buffer zones. Click HERE to learn more
2. Don't use fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides.
3. Get septic systems pumped out regularly.
4. Use phosphate free and biodegradable soaps and cleaning products
5. Insure no gas and/or oil enters the lake
6. Make no wake
7. Be a good Neighbour and good Steward - be considerate of your environment- be aware of your actions and the impact you are having on what surrounds you.
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Blue Green Algae
Click HERE to read all about Blue Green Algae - a very informative and balanced document.
Click HERE , HERE ,and HERE to read the Letter and Fact sheets supplied by the Sudbury and District Health Unit.
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MILFOIL
To learn about Eurasian milfoil Click HERE
To read the 2009 progress report click HERE
To read the 2012 report about the milfoil in Clear Lake Click HERE.
To read the 2013 report click HERE
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Water Survey Results
To look at the detail 2009-2017water testing/survey results go
To look at a summary report of the 2009-2107 water testing/survey results go
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Know your limit and fish within it.
To discover fishing limits and seasons in our zone (10) go HERE
If you suspect someone is overfishing REPORT IT doing nothing condones it!
Mitch Turcott
CO, Espanola Area
Desk : 705-869-5246
Cell: 705-869-7862
Email: mitch.turcott@ontario.ca
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To find out what happens if there is a traffic accident that creates a spill that threatens the lake- click HERE
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