Our Mission & Activities
Our Mission
We work to resolve the issues that matter most to our members and their families to preserve the use and enjoyment of their properties. The work of the association is done by a volunteer Board of Directors elected by the members at the Annual Member Meeting. We welcome volunteers to join our committees and assist at our events.
Issues of concern:
- Concerns about the local natural environment, including invasive species
- Impact of development and tourism in the township and adjacent areas
- Impacts of development, including floating cottages
- Responsible use of Crown land
- Prudent use of tax dollars in Carling
- Car parking and docking for water access properties
- Boating safety and noise pollution
- Provincial and federal advocacy issues through our membership with the Georgian Bay Association
Our Activities
- Advocating on issues that impact our coastline and water quality, such as the Morlock Island decision, Bill 23 and the invasion of floating cottages.
- Attending and reporting on Carling Council meetings, providing feedback on the single-site transfer station project, holiday Monday transfer station closures and the proposed pool project.
- Working with the presidents of the significant ratepayers associations in Carling Township to address mutual concerns.
- Working with Council and Staff to explore the restoration of the docks at the Pancakes picnic site.
- Completing a Township coastline survey for invasive phragmites and organizing volunteers to cut the phragmites stands on Franklin and Bateau Islands.
- Communicating frequently with our members through our newsletter, email and postings on our website.
We participate in and promote social and educational activities with our local partners along with our own events.
