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Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition

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Record #: BAR2306
Last Modified: 12 Nov 2024
Last Full Update: 11 Nov 2024

Contacts

Office Phone 647-267-7572
E-Mail RescueLakeSimcoeCoalition@gmail.com
Website rescuelakesimcoe.org/
Primary Contact Jessica Merriman, Coalition Coordinator; Email: RLSCJessica@gmail.com
Alternate Contact Claire Malcolmson, Executive Director; Email: claire.malcolmson@gmail.com

Addresses

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Aurora, ON
Canada
Mailing Address c/o Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition 
120 Primeau Dr 
Aurora, ON 
Canada L4G 6Z4
Physical Access Not Applicable

Description

Description (Service) Environmental action group working to protect the future of Lake Simcoe
  • Goals of the Coalition are to:
    • Reduce the annual phosphorus loading to the lake to 44 tonnes by the year 2045
    • Increase environmental awareness and concern in the Lake Simcoe watershed
    • Increase public participation in activities which promote the health of the watershed
    • Encourage land use planning decisions and building techniques that will protect forests, wetlands, working farms, and Lake Simcoe
  • partnered with Environmental Defence, Ontario Nature, and local partners to launch the idea, and shepherd the passage of the Lake Simcoe Protection Act (2008) and Plan (2009)
  • focus on promoting dialogue between citizens and their governments around the lake
  • develop education programs, apply for funds for research and outreach activities
  • share knowledge and experiences between groups through AGMs, website, social media, and conference calls
Volunteer Description Volunteers can help with event planning, marketing and communications, research

Service Details

Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Hours Vary
Areas Served Durham Region ; Simcoe County ; York County ; Communities located in the Lake Simcoe Watershed
Eligibility No restrictions
Application Call or email for information about how to get involved
Languages English
Fees None

Subjects

Service Categories Environmental Improvement Groups
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