Central Algoma Freshwater Coalition

The Central Algoma Freshwater Coalition (CAFC) is a not-for -profit organization dedicated to the protection, improvement and restoration of the watersheds throughout the Central Algoma Region, a region that stretches from the easterly boundary of Sault Ste. Marie to the easterly boundary of the Municipality of Huron Shores (including St. Joseph Island).

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Coalition is now seeking to HIRE a motivated and dynamic person to fill the role of Freshwater Public Outreach Project Coordinator for a six month employment opportunity.  Fore more information and how to apply, please click HERE.



HELP US RAISE FUNDS FOR THE CENTRAL ALGOMA REGION!

We Need Your Help! The Central Algoma Freshwater Coalition has been awarded a $10,000 grant from Shell Oil, enabling us to continue our work to preserve the Stobie Creek watershed.

We're now thrilled to announce the opportunity to be awarded $25,000 through a special project called "Fuelling Change," sponsored by Shell Oil. This project, which you can view on Shell's website, http://www.fuellingchange.com/ , showcases a vast array of environmental projects throughout Canada, including our project, called The Stobie Creek Watershed Restoration Project, HERE.

The Shell project will enable CAFC to work closely with landowners to improve water quality of Stobie Creek Watershed, including Caribou Lake.  Caribou Lake is one of many remote Northern Ontario lakes with toxic-producing cyanobacteria blooms that taint drinking and recreational water, posing a serious risk to human health as well as the environment. The key benefit of this project will be improved water quality and habitat protection. Not only will there be healthier and more productive ecosystems, but also safe water for consumption and recreational activities such as swimming.

Shell will choose grant recipients based upon the number of votes each project garners.

Naturally, we'd love to have everyone vote for this project. To vote, you need to register with a Canada address. So for those who live in the U.S., you'll need to use your camp address.

To log in and vote, please follow these steps:

1. Log in to the Shell Fuelling Change website at http://www.fuellingchange.com/
2. Find the project called the Stobie Creek Watershed Restoration Project, Central Algoma Freshwater Coalition (It’s a "Water" project and a $25,000 grant level project. You'll see a photo and project description.)
3. Register with a Canada address.
4. Vote!

It's FREE to register and is very quick and easy. Voting ends October 31 2012.

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Learn how to protect your lake!

The Central Algoma Freshwater Coalition is offering free presentations to local lake associations & community groups in order to tackle local water quality issues and their detrimental effects on biodiversity! Presentations can touch on local aquatic invasive species, harmful algal blooms, nutrient loading effects, good stewardship practices and healthy shreline living, and can also be tailored to your growing concerns/issues.  For more information or to set up an appointment, please do not hesitate to contact us!

"Water is the most critical resource issue of our lifetime and our children's
lifetime. The health of our waters is the principal measure of how we live on
the land. "
-Luna Leopold

The Central Algoma Freshwater Coalition is proudly supported and funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation.Learn more about the Ontario Trillium Foundation on their webpage HERE.