Campaign aims to protect Bray Lake in Almaguin
Officials in Almaguin are celebrating youth who are helping inspire action to protect Bray Lake and other local lakes.
The Bray Lake Residents Association (BRLA) is unveiling a conservation sign at Crystal Cave on Friday showcasing artwork created by Grade 9 students at Almaguin Highlands Secondary School.
That includes Trip Patterson’s winning design, which was selected as the official Save Our Loonies campaign T-shirt.
The association says the campaign raises awareness about protecting Bray Lake through scientific monitoring, planning, education, community stewardship, and youth engagement.
They add Bray Lake receives fewer environmental planning protections than neighbouring Eagle Lake, noting their message is:
‘One Township. Four Lakes. One Standard.’
The association says recent volunteer water quality monitoring found phosphorus levels in Bray Lake exceeded Ontario’s Provincial Water Quality Objectives at multiple locations, reinforcing the need for stronger stewardship of a lake that provides habitat for Common Loons, Blanding’s Turtles, Eastern Wolves, Bald Eagles, and many other species at risk.
“The passion and creativity these students have shown reminds us that conservation begins with education and community involvement,” says Brenda Rantz, President, Bray Lake Residents Association. “Their artwork is more than beautiful; it is a powerful message that protecting our lakes and wildlife is everyone’s responsibility.”
She adds science is telling them that Bray Lake needs greater protection.
Richard Coffinhttps://www.mynorthbaynow.com/Richard Coffin has been a reporter and news anchor on the radio in North Bay for over 25 years. From premiers to people in the neighbourhood, he enjoys connecting with newsmakers and writing stories that matter to area listeners on a variety of topics including healthcare, education, politics, sports and more.
