News

BLUE GREEN ALGAE ARE BACK (22/06/10) - 23/06/10 UPDATE: ARE DIFFUSED IN WATER

Many patches of blue green algae have been noticed on south and north shore. MDDEP have been contacted and test will be made. Wednesday june 23: blue green algae disappeared.

AGM: A LOT OF ENTHUSIASM (05-06-10)

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NEW BY-LAW PROHIBITING FERTILIZERS ON LAWNS ON TBL TERRITORY (May 4 2010)

TBL just adopted a new by-law prohibiting fertilizers on lawns on all TBL territory (exceptionally a permit is possible in case of a very poor soil). Renaissance supports this by-law and asks citizens not to use fertilizers on their lawns. This by-law is part of many others to win the battle against blooms of blue-green algae and implement good environmental practices by reducing the input of phosphorus in the lake and streams. Golf courses situation will be studied in the coming year.

DISTRIBUTION OF SHRUBS AND BUSHES: A SUCCESS (08-05-10)

Saturday, May 8th, RLB distributed 921 shrubs to citizens that came to IGA parking. It was fun to see all those people interested to plant shrubs on their property and contribute to the quality of water of the lake and of the streams.

Thank you every body, specially the volunteers and IGA Knowlton:

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE IS ON IT’S WAY (2010/04/03)

Please renew you membership as soon as you can. We need your help. The following members won a pair of complementary passes for the Biodôme of Montréal, the Insectarium or the Planétarium:

-Andrew Stuart Robertson, Robinson Bay
-Claude Demers, West-Brome Road
-Diane Dodier, Robinson Bay
-Donna Wright, Vétérans street
-Suzanne Dionne, Fisher’s Point
-Daniel Moore, Bondville road

RENAISSANCE BROME LAKE IS RELEASING IT’S 2009 ACTIVITY REPORT (March 15 2010).

RLB Executive Report - 2009

Renaissance Lac Brome is releasing today its "Activiy Report for the 2009 Season".

Summer 2009 was bad: the cyanobacterial blooms were intense from mid-August. The toxicity of cyanobacteria was higher than ever. We must immediately make changes to the ways of doing and living.

Have a look at the summary. The full report (in French) is available on our "documents" section. This 50-page document, crammed with graphs and tables, consists of a detailed analysis of Brome Lake water quality measurements made by RLB. You will learn a lot about RLB’s activities and progams.

QUEBEC HOLDS HEARINGS ON HEALTH OF LAKES (January 29 2010 - Brome County News)

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BRIEF TO QUEBEC GOVERNMENT: STATE OF THE LAKES

Renaissance Lac Brome has just sent to the Transportation and Environment Commission of Quebec its statement on lakes’s health regarding cyanobacteria. The report presents a different perspective on many aspects of watershed management and quality of lakes and rivers and offers many suggestions. The commission must hold hearings during the month of February 2010. To view the report click on the link below.

Brief to Quebec Gvt (in french)

RLB’S IDEAS AND SUGGESTIONS FOR THE MASTER PLAN

See below the summary of the UDT report and the presentation Renaissance made at the public consultation meetings.

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DO NOT STIR UP THE SEDIMENTS!!! (15-08-09)

THE DUCK FARM: SETTING THE EXAMPLE

As of now the revitalization work being done on the Duck Farm is complete. Some very important undertakings have been realized thanks to the collaboration of the managers of the Farm with several organizations namely, the Ministère des ressources naturelles et de la faune, the Agence forestière de la Montérégie, the Ministère de l’agriculture and COGEBY. All of the work done is beneficial for Brome Lake.

More than 11 000 trees have been planted on the 14-acre span separating the Duck Farm buildings from the lake, therefore there will no longer be any manure spreading in that particular area. The shores of the Pearson stream have been cleaned up and more than 2 000 trees have been planted along its shores. Also, perhaps you may have noticed that a hedge, small as it may currently be, has been placed along Centre road. Not only is this new addition ecologically friendly but it also adds to the scenery!

A connection between the Farm’s manure tank and the municipal system remains to be established. The prospects of an agreement on the subject are promising.

In short, solid partnerships and sincere cooperation are vital to the success of these projects. Congratulations and thanks to all!

If there are any similar issues that you think should be at the heart of an impending project, do not hesitate to let us in on it. Your ideas are appreciated and welcome!

Reminders

Membership Renewal for 2010: The Campaign is Running

Please renew your subscription without delay. We need and appreciate your support!

Documents

Action plan 2009 (in french)