Speaker Muskoka Conservancy

Cam introduced our speaker Jenn LeMesurier from Muskoka Conservancy. Jenn graduated from Lakehead University and is presently the Property management and Volunteer Co-ordinator for Muskoka Conservancy.

Jenn gave us a brief overview of what the Conservancy is.  They are responsible for protecting 36 properties in the Muskoka area.  There are stewardship programs that help home owers.

The Shoreline Stewardship Program is a multifaceted project that will provide solutions to a host of shoreline issues while also showing the link between shoreline issues and water quality issues.  The program will include the following:

• Water quality monitoring and reporting by MLA volunteers
• Series of landowner workshops to provide solutions to common shoreline issues
• Personalized site visits for shoreline property owners looking for recommendations
• “Working Around Water” symposium designed for landscapers, contractors, and others who work around water

The Healthy Trees Stewardship Program includes the following:

• Series of public landowner workshops related to common forest health concerns
• Workshops for community and special interest groups
• Personalized landowner consultations to address forest health concerns
• An annual Woodlands and Wildlife Forest Festival

The Muskoka Conservancy encourages young people to successfully complete a post-secondary school education related to the Natural Sciences (Biology, Forestry, Environmental Studies) or related Technologies (Wildlife, Forestry, Environmental Engineering). In support of this we are offering a $1,000.00 Bursary, known as The Charlie Esson Stewardship Bursary, to assist a student in achieving academic qualifications in these disciplines.

 

For more information and a list of special events visit Muskoka Conservancy's website at http://muskokaconservancy.org/events/

 

Len Ross thanked Jenn for her presentation.