MLCA Roles and Benefits

ENVIRONMENTAL                                                  

• Stewardship activities (annual benthic testing, invasive species monitoring, etc)
• Courtesy Code
• Lake Plan revision (updating the 2009 Muldrew Specific Plans for Town of Gravenhurst is nearing completion)
• Participation in Safe Quiet Lakes, Blue Lakes Programs, The Land Between Organization

ADVOCACY    

Town of Gravenhurst/ District of Muskoka – MLCA is a liaison with local and regional governments re important issues such as taxation, development, water quality.

Muskoka Lakes Association (MLA) and Federation of Cottage Associations (FOCA). MLCA has a voice in discussion/actions of interest or concern to cottagers, potential direct member benefits through FOCA    

COMMUNICATION

• Website (www.muldrewlakes.ca)
• Telephone Hotline (705-687-4532)
• Dock Drop – delivered to all properties annually
• Annual General Meeting (second Saturday of August annually)
• Newsletters (several throughout the calendar year)
• Archives, Map of the lake, Surveys, Special meetings (i.e., Lake Plan Input)

                                                 

SOCIAL EVENTS (Participation in some is open to members only)

• Annual swimming and canoeing regatta
• Annual sailing regatta
• Slalom tournament (new this year – member discount)
• Worship Services (Non-denomination services at Memorial Pines)
• Fireworks (Canada Day weekend)
• Silent Auction
• Nature walks/Loon Paddle
• Canoe Canada Day

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Canoe Lessons; Water ski and wakeboard lessons; Environmental issues (under development); Safe boating

PROPERTY OWNERSHIP

MLCA owns 4 properties (Memorial Pines, Indian Landing, Peck’s Landing, Mclaughlin Point). The vast majority of property owners use at least one of these properties each year (boat launching, docking, regatta, contractor/delivery access). Costs (taxes, maintenance, insurance) are paid by MLCA.