Canada 150 'Paddle Down the Tay' this weekend
The Friends of the Tay Watershed Association are holding a Canada 150 event - 'Paddle Down the Tay' - on Saturday September 16th.
Details:
The guided visit starts at 10:00am, at Perth's Last Duel Park, and will tour 10 kms. of the Tay to Beveridge Locks. Along the way, paddlers will:
- be introduced to local flora and fauna by Shaun Thompson, retired biologist with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources; over 40 species of birds have been documented here over the years (https://www.taywatershed.ca/documents/BirdSightings_TayCanal.pdf)
- visit historic sites, including the Last Fatal Duel in Canada, and Lock Five of the 1834 Tay Canal
- take a brief stop at RVCA's Perth Wildlife Reserve dock and Tay Marsh viewpoint
- be introduced to one of the most diverse streams in the region
- optionally, join the International Coastal Cleanup Day; cleaning up our waterways and oceans ( https://oceanconservancy.org/trash-free-seas/international-coastal-cleanup/ ). Note, individual participation in the cleanup on this tour is optional (materials supplied).
- enjoy refreshments and a get-together at Beveridge Bay, after locking through Upper and Lower Beveridge Locks.
Transportation will be available, back to Perth to pick up vehicles (please advise if need ed). There is no cost for this trip (and no charge for the locks, thanks to Parks Canada’s Canada 150 Program).
Please confirm by e-mail or telephone – at:
Telephone: (613) 264 0094 or 267 2079
E-Mail: friends@taywatershed.ca
The Friends of the Tay Watershed Association
www.taywatershed.ca
‘We all live downstream …. !’
Black Bass Study Update
We've received a detailed and informative update from Alice Abrams, on behalf of the Carleton University team conducting a study of the black bass population on Big Rideau Lake. Click the link below to read more.
A reminder to watch our wakes!
A recent CBC article reported that paddlers have been swamped by passing boats on the Rideau Canal this summer. Click here to read the report.
Watershed Discovery Day - August 19th in Perth
To Members and Friends, of Friends of the Tay Watershed
Join the Friends of the Tay Watershed with your water questions - whether on floods, drought, wetlands or programs for the care of watershed resources - at the 17th Annual Watershed Discovery Day, Saturday, August 19, at Perth's Farmers' Market, Crystal Palace, from 8:00 to 1:00. Something of interest for the whole family; with interactive displays on the state of our watershed, with experts from Rideau Valley Conservation Authority, Town of Perth, Watersheds Canada, Rideau Environmental Action League and Lanark Stewardship Council. For the children, Story Hour at 11:00, book table and draw, see the water critters, and interact with the Fish Pond and Wetland display. (More at http://taywatershed.ca/new.php)
Renew your membership, there or online, for 2017/18, and be eligible for the draw of two gift certificates to Maximilian's restaurant.
Asking for lake users input!
Important research is underway on Big Rideau Lake by Dr. Steven Cooke's team at Carleton University. Those of you who attended the BRLA AGM last month will remember the fascinating presentation Dr. Cooke made to us about this work - looking at the black bass (largemouth and smallmouth) populations, and their health and movement throughout the lake as affected by the seasonal changes and fishing tournament activities.
Dr. Cooke's lab is now conducting a social science survey to characterize and understand stakeholder perceptions of the black bass population and black bass management in Big Rideau Lake. They are seeking input from lake users, and we encourage all BRLA members to participate.
Please take the time to fill out this short survey (takes 10 min) and feel free to share with your fellow lake users!
Manotick Classic Boat Show in Westport Saturday August 12th
The Manotick Classic Boat Club's annual show which will be at the Westport docks on August 12th. If you have an old boat and/or an interesting boat, you are invited to participate in this year's show. The deadline for registration is July 31st. Susan Moir at sjmoir15@yahoo.ca is the contact for registrations and Chris Lucas at watercar822@gmail.com is the person to contact if you have questions regarding the show.
Check the club's website www.manotickclassicboatclub.ca and Facebook page for pictures and stories.
See the links below for notices:
Registration Package (Updated)