The 22nd Annual Lake Links workshop took place on Saturday, October 21st, 2023 from 10am-3pm EST at the Perth Civitan Club (6787 Lanark County Rd 43, Perth, ON). The theme this year was “Hooked on Habitat: Sustainable Fisheries for the Future”.
This event was generously funded by the Cataraqui Conservation, Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority, Rideau Valley Conservation Authority, and Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Associations. The Lake Links 2023 planning committee included representatives from Cataraqui Conservation, Friends of the Tay Watershed Association, Lake Networking Group, Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority, Rideau Valley Conservation Authority, and Watersheds Canada.
View the 2023 Lake Links agenda.
Here are some videos and presentation slide decks from this year’s workshop:
- Dr. Steven J. Cooke – Carleton University – “In Search of Sustainable and Responsible Recreational Fisheries” slides
- Robert McGowan – Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters – “Aquatic Invasive Species Threatening Eastern Ontario Fisheries” slides
- Gord Rodgers Memorial Award presentation
- Joffre Côté – Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – “From Science to Regs – How science is shaping fishing regulations and addressing fisheries concerns” slides
- Panel discussion:
Michael Peterson – Rideau Lake Environmental Foundation slides
Margie Manthey – Get the Lead Out Program slides
Melissa Dakers – Watersheds Canada – Fish Habitat Restoration Program slides; video recording of the presentation
Conservation Authorities – Fish Projects slides
Media coverage of Lake Links 2023 can be found in The Review Mirror November 2, 2023 issue.