KAWARTHA LAKES CONNECTION
Fenelon Landfill Pollinator Project showing signs of success
By Cheri Davidson, City of Kawartha Lakes
Did you know that in 2017, the City of Kawartha Lakes was designated as a Bee City? We were the 7th City in Canada to be designated, and the third in Ontario, joining Toronto and Stratford. Along with the designation comes the responsibility to encourage residents to support bees and other pollinators on both public and private land and foster environmental awareness around this issue. The initiative is led by the City of Kawartha Lakes Environmental Advisory Committee (CKLEAC) consisting of community leaders, city staff and local experts. This time last year, the committee kicked off the Fenelon Landfill Pollinator Project which saw 1.5 acres of decommissioned soil planted with a pollinatorfriendly seed mix. The seed mix was made to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies in order to boost their populations, which have shown drastic declines in recent years. Now in its first growing season, the seed mix is self-propagating and has attracted many pollinators. In the future, the hope for the seed mix is that it will help reduce erosion of the landfill cover and stop waste infiltration by capturing rainfall. This project is an ongoing pilot approved by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks. Fleming College has provided assistance by having students actively monitor the project’s effectiveness in attracting pollinators. The Fenelon Landfill Pollinator Project uses a pollinator monitoring protocol that is being used throughout the province to advance knowledge on pollinator health. Community involvement is encouraged and residents can make a difference in their own backyard. For tips and information on how to support pollinators, visit www.kawarthalakes.ca/beecity
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BOAT INSURANCE – GETTING OUT ON THE WATER
Boating is a huge part of living here in the Kawarthas, being right in the middle of the Trent-Severn Waterway with access to all the beautiful lakes and rivers of central Ontario. If you are fortunate enough to own your own boat, then you know how rewarding yet costly ownership can be. Oddly enough, it is still not mandatory to insure your watercraft in Ontario; however, as much as we hate to think about it, an active day of wakeboarding, skiing or jumping off for an afternoon bite to eat in Fenelon Falls, could be the most vulnerable you ever leave yourself. Don’t Leave Yourself Vulnerable The right Watercraft policy will cover you for the unfortunate situations that can turn a great day out on the water, bad... 1. Bodily Injury Liability - Coverage for expenses incurred due to injury of your passengers on board or while getting on or off the boat, tubers/skiiers being towed, others in the water or onboard another watercraft 2. Property Damage Liability - Coverage for expenses associated with damage to property that belongs to a third party 3. Physical Damage Insurance - Coverage for damage, theft, or loss to property that you own; which includes both your boat as well as the trailer that you use to pull it And that’s not all. There are additional coverages that go further and protect your gear: like fishing equipment, your tackle, net, rods, reels and lures. Also, we can offer you towing coverage if you ever find your boat disabled and in need of service! We can make sure you are covered for all of life’s surprises. Just call us and let’s talk about your Boat or PWC Insurance!
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