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Monday, July 5, 2010

Dr. Norman Yan Shares His Expertise

LAKE OF BAYS - The Lake of Bays Association will be holding its annual general meeting on Saturday, July 10 at 9:30 a.m. at the Baysville Community Centre.

Guest speaker Dr. Norman Yan will talk about calcium decline in Ontario’s inland lakes and why you should be concerned.

 Through his research at the Dorset Environmental Science Centre, Yan is a leading expert on the dynamics of Muskoka’s watersheds. He was a speaker at the Freshwater Summit held last month in Bracebridge and he will be sharing the most current views on water quality issues in his presentation.

Also featured at the meeting will be the award-winning photos of the recent Lake of Bays Association Photo Contest and the presentation of the Betty Day Award recognizing the association’s most outstanding volunteer.

With 1,300 members, the Lake of Bays Association is one of the largest lake associations in the province. Its purpose is to preserve a clean, healthy and natural environment, a well-serviced community and a safe, peaceful Lake of Bays.

Everyone is welcome to attend this meeting.

For more information contact Wendy Gibson, executive co-ordinator, Lake of Bays Association at 705-789-2919 or visit the website at loba.ca.