Directory of NSOLA Cottages and Residents
The list of contact information for all the properties in our area is currently being updated and will be distributed by email to everyone on the list when ready. If you know of any changes since the 2022 version please send them to nsola@nsola.org.
Current NSOLA executive
Following on from the elections at the AGM, the current members of the NSOLA executive are:
- President: Marie Hulse
- Vice president: Simon Smith
- Past president: Anita Dunn
- Treasurer: Oriana Muzzin
- Secretary: Piper Huggins
- Director: Aaron Zimmerman
- Director: David Crane
Members of the executive can be reached at executive@nsola.org.
Control of invasive species
Following her very informative talk on controlling invasive phragmites and dog-strangling vine, Sarah Kirby provided these links to further related information which is available on the web.
- General information on dog-strangling vine in Ontario (identification, management, impact on ecosystems)
- Best management practices for control of dog-strangling vine
- General information on phragmites in Ontario
- Best management practices for control of invasive phragmites
- More general information on how we can prevent the spread of invasive species, along with how to report sightings
- Purple loosestrife information; an invasive plant which wasn’t mentioned at the meeting but is very common here
Lake Partner Program (LPP) water testing
The starting point for data on the lake water quality is the Ontario Ministry of the Environment page. Search for “North Otter Lake”, or follow the link to the Open Data Catalogue. The latest information available is for years up to 2021.
There is a good overview of the LPP on the FOCA website. From here there are links to the database of results covering all the tested Ontario lakes. For more details still, there is a very detailed 42 page FOCA report on the LPP.
FOCA
NSOLA is not currently a member of the Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Associations (FOCA), but they publish a number of useful documents on their website which are accessible to everyone. The 2023 Ontario Lake Stewards Magazine is the current issue of their annual newsletter.
Frontenac Park Updates
Park superintendent Ben Chabot’s update on what’s new and what’s happening in Frontenac Provincial Park is here. If you intend to bring a car into the park, especially during the busier times, you should be aware of the significant changes noted in Ben’s update.
Lake Ecosystem Grant Program
These grants (up to $10,000) provide funding to lake associations and non-profit organizations looking to make positive changes within their lake ecosystem. For more information see the South Frontenac Municipal Grants page.
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