Water Sampling Results – 2007

French River Water Stewardship Council News

Water Sampling 2007 results:

Thanks to the assistance of the Ontario Lake Partner Program we were able to sample 12 locations along the French River during our 2007 cottage season. Three sets of samples were taken at each location one in spring, one in summer and the third in the fall. Sampling focused on nutrient loading as measured by total phosphorus in ug/l. (Micrograms per litre).

A detailed review of our findings will be provided at our membership meeting this summer. Sample results will be posted on our web site, www.frenchriverwater.ca prior to the meeting.

Projects under review for 2008:

• We plan continue the water sampling project for the next two or more years so that we can establish a water quality trend line.
• We will be monitoring the blue green algae work being completed by various government agencies and will formally request input and updates on behalf of the community.
• To give all residence an opportunity for information sharing and input we plan to hold a public meeting again this summer. 

Membership:

  The French River Stewardship Council currently has 55 full memberships and approximately 440 association members. Individual memberships have voting rights and receive information packages in the mail on an annual or more frequent basis. The cost of a full membership is $25 per year.

Associate memberships can be purchased by your cottage association or other group. Associate memberships are given up to 2 seats on our council, and all members are invited to our public meetings through their respective associations.

For more information check our web site. To purchase a membership send your phone number and address with a check to The French River Stewardship Council, RR 2, Site 1, Box 21 Alban, On. P0M 1A0.