Environment

One of FOCA’s most important goals is to encourage stewardship on the part of every waterfront property owner. Rural waterfront residents have an immediate relationship with their lakes, rivers and wild surroundings. Stewardship looks to the future – it protects the natural environment for future generations. FOCA encourages all cottage associations to take an active role in stewardship. This requires a willingness to work as partners in ensuring prosperity and environmental health at the lake and in our communities, and is a tangible contribution to sustainable waterfronts in Ontario.

Summer 2010: FOCA, and the members of the Stewardship Network of Ontario, are pleased to release a new discussion document about sustainable landscape-level planning. In addition to discussing the need for collaboration amongst stakeholders and the variety of interests present on the landscape, the report discusses climate change as a common discussion point, and the role of setting targets for long-term results.  You can download the report at LEFT.    

NOW AVAILABLE
Take the Plunge- A Guide to Stewardship of Ontario's Waters

The original (1998) Take the Plunge resource book has been updated and now includes new topics such as green cottage design, air, light and noise pollution, and new information about today's waterfront issues and solutions. A must-have for the interested waterfront property owner or lake steward. Volume discount available for FOCA members (call the office to order).
Available NOW - order yours, today.

2010 is the International Year of Biodiversity.
Ontario's waterfronts are an integral part of our remarkable and complex life support systems. FOCA is a proud member of the Ontario Biodiversity Council.

To learn more about our incredible natural legacy, you can watch the video below:

Camp Kawartha Executive Director Jacob Rodenburg (R) meets with FOCA's Terry Rees to accept FOCA's contribution to the new Environment Centre at Trent University (Spring 2010).

FOCA represents waterfront interests through the Trent Conservation Coalition, Source Water Protection Committee