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The twelve key
issues:
The twelve key issues
were identified by the community by the 2005
Lake Plan Survey. To
maintain the focus we are especially interested in Development,
Natural Shorelines and Night Skies.
To familiarize yourself with the various issues
and commendations you may wish to:
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Download and read section 8 of the Lakeplan.
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Select an issue or recommendation that
interests you.
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Contact Us to let
us know you are interested and want to get involved.
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1. Water Quality
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The impact of property development,
waste disposal and boating is a threat to the
water quality of
the Kennisis
Lakes.
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2. Development
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Over-development
has a negative impact on the natural environment, degrades
water quality and harms the social environment by reducing
the number of ‘places to go��� to enjoy a wilderness
experience.
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3. Public-Use Lands
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We
no longer have enough public spaces on the
Kennisis Lakes and there is a lack of consensus
within the community as to how the
‘public-use’ lands
that we do have should be shared.
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4. Natural Shorelines
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The
environmental and aesthetic value of
natural shorelines
is threatened by removal of vegetation and the introduction
of man-made structures.
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5. Water Levels
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Fluctuating water levels create navigational hazards, have a negative impact
on the natural environment, cause problems for water-access
properties and require the construction of extensive docks.
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6. Power Boating
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Inconsiderate power boating pollutes the lake, damages the shoreline, puts
swimmers at risk, and shatters the tranquility of the lake.
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7.
Wildlife
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The
preservation of wildlife habitat is threatened by development and increased human
activity.
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8.
Tranquility
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Excessive noise from boats, snowmobiles, traffic, and
cottage sites reduces the
tranquility
and ‘quiet enjoyment’ of the natural environment at the
lake.
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9.
Night Skies
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Excessive lighting negatively impacts enjoyment of the
night skies
and the natural environment.
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10.
Traditional Rights-of-Way
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Property development is causing
traditional
rights-of-way such as portage and hiking trails to be
re-routed or abandoned: this reduces recreational
opportunities for enjoyment of the wilderness and reduces
the number of ‘places to go’.
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11. Sustainable
Forest
Management
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The
community is not aware of the importance of
sustainable forest management in the Kennisis watershed.
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12.
History
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We
are not aware of the
history of
the Kennisis Lakes and are missing an opportunity to
learn from the past.
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Page Last Updated:
April 25, 2008
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