Newsletter April 2010
See the full formatted PDF Newsletter Welcome to the New KAPOA! It has been a busy winter for the KAPOA executive and volunteers. There is a lot going on around the lake and we urge you to stay informed. Here are 3 highlights:
Newsletter March 2010
See the full formatted PDF Newsletter excerpt; President’s Message We all owe great thanks to Madawaska Valley Council for supporting the Kamaniskeg Lake Source Characterization Study. It is the most comprehensive study completed to date and provides tremendous insight into
Forestry Management Plan 2010
During 2010 the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources developed new forest plans for the crown land in our area for the next 10 years (2011‐2021). KAPOA reviewed and provided feedback on the plans at that time and we continue to
AJ Casson Group of Seven
AJ Casson paints Kamaniskeg Lake and surrounding area
Out and About
Out and About
Shore Restoration
Clear cutting of waterfront lots without replacing with deep rooted (native) vegetation can lead to both surface soil erosion and also subterranean water flows where chemicals can leach into lakes without the benefit of any vegetation to intercept contaminants. Most
Taxation
Property owners can apply to MPAC for a Request of Reconsideration (RFR) if you do not agree with your MPAC assessment. www.aboutmyproperty.ca Property Tax Reform Initiatives FOCA (Federation of Ontario’s Cottage Associations) – www.foca.on.ca – foca.on.ca/property-tax A key part of
The Mayflower – “Dead Man Saves 3”
Website with story of Mayflower Video of dive to wreck on YouTube Photos on Save Our Shipwrecks Visit “The Mission House” in Combermere
Summary: Kamaniskeg Lake Source Characterization Study
Madawaska Valley has just released an in-depth study of Kamaniskeg Lake. The purpose was to determine the causes of the impaired water quality detected at the municipal water treatment plant. Water quality in the North Basin is currently experiencing elevated
Madawaska River Management Plan
Click here to access: Madawaska River Management Plan – Dec. 2009 This water management plan sets out legally enforceable provisions for the management of flows and levels on this river within the values and conditions identified in the WMP.
