Kudos for Leech Lake

 Congratulations Leech Lake Cottagers Association!!

A large component of the effort leading to this FOCA award is due to the untiring efforts of Larry Jacobs.

Larry is the drum major of a small marching band of cottagers that has the best interests of Leech Lake in mind. Larry's dogged determination has resulted in a number projects that resulted in better water quality practices and should result in a lake plan that will result in better cottaging for everyone on Leech Lake.

Below is the announcement of the ward.

The Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Associations (FOCA) is pleased to present the Leech Lake Cottagers Association with the 2012-13 FOCA Achievement Award!

Each year the award is given to one of FOCA’s 500+ member associations.  The winner is chosen by the FOCA Board of Directors from a short-list of nominees who have realized significant accomplishments benefiting Ontario cottagers in general, or demonstrating innovation in their work with members and the surrounding area.

The Leech Lake Cottagers Association was chosen as the recipient for 2012-13 because of the great work that your Stewardship Committee has accomplished, such as the lake assessment and report, as well as benthic macroinvertibrate monitoring. Your group’s activities and active volunteerism show true lake stewardship and are an inspiration to other lake associations across Ontario. Keep up the good work!

-Tracy Logan, FOCA Membership Coordinator

FOCA’s Mission: To protect thriving and sustainable waterfronts across Ontario.