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Our lakes and rivers are a valuable resource.

Our residents who live on the water, and visitors who vacation on the water, are committed to protecting our resources. Visit the following links to gather local, regional and provincial information.

Local resources

Charleston Lake Association

Friends of Charleston Lake Park

Gananoque River Waterways Association

Thousand Islands Area Residents Association (TIARA)

Thousand Islands Association

Thousand Islands Watershed Land Trust

Lower Beverly Lake Association

Cataraqui Region Lakes Associations Network - View the Regional Lake Assessment Report, 45 Lake Fact Sheets, and further information on our lake monitoring and how the public can get involved with monitoring efforts on their lake.

Regional resources

Algonquin to Adirondack Collaborative

Federation of Ontario Cottagers' Associations (FOCA)

Federation of Ontario Cottagers' Associations - Elerts - sign up for the latest news!

Frontenac Arch Biosphere

Friends of the Rideau

Eastern Ontario Model Forest

Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority - View the Regional Lake Assessment Report, 45 Lake Fact Sheets, and further information on our lake monitoring and how the public can get involved with monitoring efforts on their lake.

Provincial resources

Crown Land Work Permits

Water quality in local lakes

Volunteer lake sampling program

Great Lakes Information Network

Conservation Ontario

Federal resources and programs

Flood Smart Canada

Watersheds Canada and funding opportunities through The Natural Edge

Protecting your property in the off-season

Members of the Leeds County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment would like to assist cottage owners in Leeds County with some crime prevention tips to keep in mind as you close up the cottage.

Here are some tips to consider:

Pack up all food and alcohol and remove from the cottage
Do not leave firearms or weapons at the cottage
Trim trees and shrubs so that doors and windows are visible from the roadway
Secure your windows and doors - close window curtains or blinds and put up shutters
Take your valuables with you - electronics, personal items, tools etc.
Check around your property for objects that could be used to break into your property and eliminate them as options for would be thieves
Ensure that contact (key holder) information is made known for alarms, thefts, weather damage. Ask a permanent resident to check in on your property and provide them with your contact information.
Winterize any vehicles such as boats and all-terrain vehicles (ATV's). Ensure they are covered, locked and the keys are hidden. For motorized snow machines, you can remove the track and hide the keys.
Consider using motion sensors to light up the exterior of the cottage
Get to know your neighbours, know who is a stranger and who belongs there and contact the Police if you see someone who appears suspicious
Consider an alarm system and leave your contact information with your alarm company

Remember, Lock It or Lose It!

Other Resources

Building docks and boathouses

Docks and boathouses affect shoreline environments by altering the natural shoreline environment. Precautions must be taken when considering building, renovating or maintaining your dock or boathouse. Our Building department can help you.