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FOCA Year in Review

& Next Priorities Terry Rees

Executive Director FOCA

Thank you!

Today’s Event Sponsor:

Monday, February 25, 2019

FOCA’s Association Membership @ 2018

more large associations are represented here today:

Sampling for benthic invertebrates Kawarthas 1960’s

FOCA Year in Review

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Terry’s recent travels…

FOCA Year in Review

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experiencing water infrastructure in the Phillipines

FOCA Year in Review

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FOCA Year in Review

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FOCA Year in Review

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Strategic Vision 2018 - 2020

An Overview

FOCA’s Dual Personality:

Water Quality & Environmental Issues Financial (Pocket-book) Issues

“focus on back-to-basics issues: water quality, environment, stewardship responsibilities.”

> Invasive species > Septic systems

“lobby on provincial issues – anything that is too much for a little association!”

> Taxation > Rural utilities

Strengthening Associations

We heard you are experiencing pinch-points around:

short-term rentals boating issues and safety finding & keeping volunteers waterfront “etiquette”

Strategic Vision 2018 - 2020

An Overview

https://foca.on.ca/our-work/

FOCA’s work

Videos on YouTube – share these resources!

Visit: youtube.com/ focaprograms/

FOCA’s work

Rural Ontario Municipal Association Conference

Toronto, January

FOCA’s work

Ontario East Municipal Conference

September 2018

FOCA’s work

FOCA on the road…

FOCA’s work

Community-Based Water Monitoring Roundtable

Ottawa, November 2018

FOCA’s work

Cottage Succession Seminars

FOCA Publications

visit: foca.on.ca/publications

FOCA’s work

Guide to Citizen Science

https://foca.on.ca/citizen-science/

Got a question? Search at: foca.on.ca

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Lake Partner Program

https://foca.on.ca/ lake-partner-program-overview/

2018 Aquatic Invasive Species Program

https://foca.on.ca/invasive-species/

2018 Aquatic Invasive Species Program

2018 Aquatic Invasive Species Program

2018 Aquatic Invasive Species Program

FOCA Year in Review

Asian Carps

Asian carps were brought to North America in the 1970s. Since their introduction, they have migrated north through U.S. waterways towards the Great Lakes. Preventing Asian carps from entering the Great Lakes is the best way to protect native fish populations.

https://foca.on.ca/asian-carp/

Why is FOCA Concerned / What are the Threats

Physical Threat

The vibration of boat propellers can make Silver Carp jump up to 3 metres out of the water

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Et99O-rO7Gk

Ecological Threat

Asian carps eat up to 20% of their body weight a day, which threatens the food supply for native fish populations

Socio-economic Threat

A decline in native fish species could damage Ontario’s commercial and sport fishing industries

Coming Soon

Overview of DFO’s Asian Carp Program (a video) Watch Asian carp on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qfG4vsJ5_xI

What FOCA Members Can Do

 Never buy or keep live Asian carps.  Do not introduce live fish into Ontario lakes or rivers.  If you have any information about the illegal importing, distribution or sale of live Asian carp, report it immediately to the MNRF TIPS line.  Educate your members about Asian carp!  Learn how to identify Asian carps and how to prevent the introduction or spread of these

unwanted species.  If you believe you’ve seen an Asian carp or other invasive species in the wild, please contact the toll-free Invading Species Hotline at 1-800-563-7711, or visit EDDMapS Ontario to report a sighting.  Write a letter to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and the Minister

• f the Environment to request action

to stop this invasive fish from entering the Great Lakes.  Visit Asiancarp.ca for resources and information.

FOCA Year in Review

Vote for your Future

 “Vote for your Future” – 2018 municipal elections

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> vote Toolkit for Associations

FOCA Year in Review

Vote for your Future

https://elections.amo.on.ca/

FOCA Year in Review

Cottagers and Rural Economic Development

FOCA Year in Review

Cottagers and Rural Economic Development Waterfront Property Owners (WPO) Report:

playing a vital role in rural economic development planning

https://foca.on.ca/wpo2018/

FOCA Year in Review

Septic Maintenance Project

FOCA Year in Review

Septic Maintenance Project The goal of this research is to highlight promising practices and rural policy implications for municipal re-inspection programs for residential on-site wastewater systems in Ontario.

FOCA Year in Review

Septic Maintenance Project Next Steps:

• Complete written case study reports (March 2019)
• University of Guelph student thesis work (August 2019)

Check out our webpage for all project outputs: http://rplc-capr.ca/septic-maintenance-project/

FOCA’s work

Next Priorities

2019 Road Survey

Will update information from FOCA’s last survey in 2010/11 Road Association representatives: Watch for an email from FOCA next week

Image: David Cornish

FOCA’s work

Next Priorities Terry will speak

• n the Main Stage

Thursday & Friday see you there…

FOCA’s work

Next Priorities

https://foca.on.ca/our-work/

Thank you!

Today’s Refreshment Sponsor:

2019 FOCA AGM & Spring Seminar for Lake Associations

Dave Meslin: Connecting with your Council – and why!

Borrowed from: https://twitter.com/meslin

2019 FOCA AGM & Spring Seminar for Lake Associations

We had a “sighting” of Asian carp at

• ur event…

Thank you!

Today’s Lunch Sponsor:

Pre-registered

special dietary restrictions: > make yourself known to the Club staff now!

Thank you to ALL our Corporate Sponsors:

Sponsors support FOCA’s work. Please, support them.

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