‘Love Your Lake’ Zoom Seminars Are Back!
Seminar #4
TITLE: Waves on our lakes: how much energy do boats create?
SPEAKER: Dr. Chris Houser, Professor and Dean of Science, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Waterloo
ABOUT THE SEMINAR:
Vessel-generated waves (or wakes) are perceived as an important stressor in both marine and freshwater systems, and they are an increasingly important focus of coastal management. Recent studies suggest that wakes account for a significant portion of the total wave energy in fetch-limited environments and in turn have the potential to resuspend sediment, erode shorelines, degrade water quality, damage infrastructure, and disrupt aquatic ecosystems, in addition to being considered a safety hazard and a nuisance. To assess the relative contribution of wakes to the total wave energy, monitoring was completed at 38 sites across 7 fetch-limited lakes in Ontario, Canada between 2020 and 2023. The percent wake energy was inversely related to the average fetch length, with deviations to the relationship dependent on whether the site was open, an embayment or along a narrow section of the lake. A survey of property owners and residents suggests that the perceived impact of wakes also varies with the fetch length. Shoreline erosion and degraded water quality were identified as primary impacts of wakes in lakes with the smallest average fetch, but very few respondents provided direct evidence of boat wake impacts. Most respondents described vessel operation, experience of the vessel operator and conflict over different boating uses as the primary issues associated with wakes. While boat wakes may contribute a significant portion of the wave energy in fetch-limited lakes, further research is required to determine when and where they may represent a physical and ecological stressor rather than being just a nuisance.
Dr. Chris Houser is a Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Waterloo, and the Dean of Science. Prior to joining the University of Waterloo, he was the Dean of Science and Vice President Research at the University of Windsor (2016-2023), and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Global Faculty Ambassador at Texas A&M University (2007-2016). He is a coastal geomorphologist with research focused on coastal barrier response to storm events, rip currents and other beach hazards, and vessel-generated wakes..
DATE: Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 7:30 – 8:30 PM
WHERE: Zoom Webinar
Registration: Click here
Seminar #3
TITLE: A solar eclipse is coming! – Celestial Shadows – Eclipses of the Sun
SPEAKER: Howard Simkover
ABOUT THE SEMINAR:
A rare solar eclipse is coming to our region on April 8, 2024. This special talk will describe the many kinds of eclipses, what they are, when they happen, what causes them, and why they are seemingly rare. Howard Simkover will show us what to look for on April 8th and how to do it safely.
DATE: Thursday, March 14th, 2024 7:30 – 8:30 PM
WHERE: Zoom Webinar
Post Presentation Handouts (click on links below):
Seminar #2
TITLE: Keep Safe on the Lake!
SPEAKER: Sergeant Dave Moffat, Provincial Marine and ATV Coordinator, Ontario Provincial Police
ABOUT THE SEMINAR:
Are you up on the current boating safety rules? Do you know what rule changes are coming up? What are the marine statistics telling us? OPP’s Sergeant Moffatt will update us on what’s about to change, and how Shared Waterways will help us enjoy the lake together..
DATE: Wednesday, March 20th, 2024 7:30 – 8:30 PM
WHERE: Zoom Webinar
Seminar #1
TITLE: The Forest is on Fire! Understanding the natural fire cycle and what we can do to be prepared.
SPEAKER: Ken Cox, Southern Region Fire Advisor, Ontario Aviation and Forest Emergency Services, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
ABOUT THE SEMINAR:
More then 18 million hectares of Canada’s wildlands burned in 2023, nearly 5 times the national average. Haliburton experienced numerous fires during the spring drought as well as smoke impacts from the large wildfires in Northern Ontario and Quebec. Ken will explain Ontario’s natural wildland fire cycle, how it is managed,
how the local fire departments partner with his MNRF team and how we can be more resilient and prepared.
DATE: Wednesday, January 31, 2024 7:30 – 8:30 PM
WHERE: Zoom Webinar
To watch this recorded seminar on the LKO YouTube Channel, click here
Mind Your Wake
Be aware, be polite and be respectful on the water. To learn more, please click here.
LKO Annual General Meeting
Below are the 2023 AGM documents:
EBlast Post House Update
As most know from previous EBlasts and other media sources, The Post House made application for rezoning. Your LKO Board of Directors became involved for the sole purpose of ensuring the health of our lake. In an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal, the application was approved in April. The Board is satisfied that the process went through the proper channels and we look forward to working with The Post House and all other businesses to ensure compliance and the continued health of our lake.
The Land Between with Leora Berman
Planet Protectors Podcast
Please check out this very informative Planet Protectors Podcast recorded on March 28, 2023. Blake talks to land conservationist and founder of The Land Between… Leora Berman! Leora has dedicated lots of her life to protecting the flora and fauna that call this area of Ontario home.
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/planet-protectors-podcast/id1539050825
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LKO’s 2021 Conservation Award
Congratulations to Blake Parkinson, LKO’s choice for its 2021 Conservation Award! Blake is a grade 8 student who is the host of “Blake on the Lake”, a series of YouTube videos for kids on such catchy questions as what to do about the invading snails, should we let sunscreen get into the lake, and who’s the best target for mosquitoes. Blake is an Earth Ranger and has organized numerous garbage cleanups and fundraisers for wildlife conservation. During the pandemic, Blake has been giving weekly Instagram shows which he researches and develops on his own. Blake’s conservation efforts were also recognized by the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust 2021 Youth Enviro Hero Award.
Click here for more information and nominate someone today!
LKO has a new page for development information. Look under Our Community.
COVID-19 Pandemic
Click on the links below to become more informed about the COVID-19 pandemic:
https://www.haliburtoncares.ca/
https://mindenhills.ca/covid-19-information/
https://www.dysartetal.ca/14875/
Marsh Marigold: Photo by Wendy Hampson
The Lake Kashagawigamog Organization is a volunteer-based community organization. The LKO reflects the many common interests of all lake stakeholders including cottagers, residents and businesses within Lake Kashagawigamog’s substantial watershed area.
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Sailors with all types of sailboats and skill levels are welcome to join in the bi-weekly Saturday afternoon races and partake in the social gatherings which follow. Races start at 1:30pm just north of Puffer Island on the main body of the lake. Come join us on the water!
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