Welcome to the
Kennisis Lake Plan Site
This resource site hosts stewardship information for those interested in the social and environmental welfare of the Kennisis
watershed. It is maintained by the Kennisis Lake Plan Steering
Committee, to assist in the implementation of the Kennisis Lake
Plan. This page also contains environmental news flashes and is
updated with latest water level information weekly.
Water Levels - what would the preferred levels be?
The KLCOA is consulting members on a proposal that would see the
lake level fluctuate by no more than four feet during the summer
navigation season. This compares with the current fluctuation of up
to six feet. KLCOA members will be asked to vote on the proposal at
the September 2011 Annual General Meeting.
Details - water levels.
Current Water Levels:
As of July 4, 2011 the water level is down 34" from
the top of the dam. This is similar to the situation in 2005, but
equivalent to the water level at the end of August in 2009 and 2010.
The water level is slightly lower than the multi-year average for
early August, and if the hot dry summer continues we could see
unusually low water levels in September.
There is currently no water level forecast from the
TSW as they continue to draw down the lake. In fact the TSW has
indicated that, unlike 2010 and 2009, they are unable to provide
weekly water level forecasts for 2011 due to operational and
technical issues.
In addition, for those wanting to check the current water level
on the TSW water level web site, the TSW is experiencing additional
technical difficulties that mean the data are typically delayed by
two weeks before being posted.
Trent University U-links Fishery Project on Kennisis:
The purpose of this project is to pull
together existing fisheries information for the lake in order to
develop research priorities for the future. The students will
provide a report/summary of the information collected so that it
may be published on the Kennisis Lake Plan website. An assessment
of available information will be developed and recommendations for
future fishery research or activities will complete the project.
Students will be conducting a review of secondary data and providing
an annotated bibliography to summarize what has already been
accomplished. This project will also include conducting key
informant interviews to gain an understanding of the current issues
and gaps in information. Finally, students will provide a summary
report including an analysis and recommendations for future
research.
Click on the above chart to download a larger version.
Kennisis Lake Plan:
The purpose of the Kennisis Lake Plan is to recognize and protect the
unique character of the watershed. Ways to ensure the long-term
protection, maintenance and restoration of natural, social and physical
features of the watershed are recommended in the plan.
This web site is designed to assist in the creation
and distribution of documents / tools for implementation of the Lake Plan
including activities such as:
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A permanent repository for documentation
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Facilitate easy access and update of
documents
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Provide a community based, democratic
forum for sharing information
One goal of the Lake Plan is to
Produce a
Practical Stewardship Guide to encourage cottage owners, renters and
others to become good stewards of the land/water
by promoting awareness about the impact of their activities on water
quality and the natural environment.
The Guide will focus on
environmental stewardship and especially the importance of natural
shorelines. It will include information on ‘how to’ such as:
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reduce or eliminate laundry
and dishwasher detergents containing phosphorus;
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eliminate the use of lawn
fertilizers and other garden chemicals such as pesticides and
herbicides;
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select the best of the new
septic technologies or maintain an existing septic tank;
-
properly drain a hot tub;
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maintain and restore natural
shorelines.
Page Last Updated:
August 07, 2011
