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Become A KLCA Member
KLCA Membership
50$Every year- Annual Reflections Yearbook
- Summer Newsflashes
- Winter & Summer Newsletters
- Membership For 1 Year (Memberships are auto-renewed)
- Support numerous KLCA Programs
Kawagama Lake Cottagers’ Association membership is open to any permanent or seasonal resident of Kawagama Lake or Bear Lake. A vibrant membership provides a strong and clear voice for sustaining and preserving these lakes for current and future generations.
Need to Update Payment Details For An Existing KLCA Membership?
If you have an existing KLCA membership and need to update your payment details please login to the KLCA website. Then under the "My Membership" section update your new payment details under your existing KLCA membership plan
If you prefer to join or renew by mail, please print and fill out this form. Payment can be made by enclosing a cheque with the form, or by e-transfer to treasurer@klca.org.
KLCA Membership Benefits
Your KLCA Membership includes a copy of our annual yearbook Reflections. In addition, members have the option of receiving electronic newsletters, highlighting activities taking place in the area. Current year newsletters are posted on the KLCA website in the News/Events section.
Your membership makes these programs possible:
Lake Plan Management — Working with various environmental and government agencies, we influence policies regarding water quality, fisheries, lake levels and shoreline protection.
Lake Partner Program — The Lake Partner Program is Ontario’s volunteer-based, water-quality monitoring program. Each year, from May to September, we measure lake clarity, phosphorus, and calcium and send this data to the Dorset Environmental Science Centre.
Political Advocacy — We represent our members at township and county government meetings, on various provincial ministry councils and other non-government groups such as the CHA (Coalition of Haliburton Property Owners Association) and other lake associations, on matters of concern to our members and any issues that will affect the well-being of our lakes.
Boating — We monitor, assess and make recommendations for recreational and safety issues on the lake and adjacent lands. Navigational maps are available at both marinas. In addition to sponsoring safe boating instruction, the KLCA also ensures that we install and maintain water navigation markers for your safety.
Planned Development — The KLCA tracks proposed development in the area and actively participates in the planning process when the interests of Kawagama and Bear Lake cottagers and residents are concerned.
Environmental Awareness — The KLCA supports members with a depth of educational material regarding environmentally responsible choices for cleaning products, natural plantings, shoreline restoration, landscaping and septic system management.
Financial Support of Programs — The KLCA makes significant contributions in support of local activities and programs such as, but not limited to, Dorset Firefighters, Dorset Community Partnership Group, FOCA (Federation of Ontario Cottagers' Associations), local disaster relief, and various community initiatives.
Reflections — Our annual yearbook that comes with every membership.
The Annual General Meeting — Held in July, the AGM affords members the opportunity to meet with the executive team, friends and neighbours, and features a keynote speaker on a relevant and timely topic.
Newsletters — An update of the current KLCA, Lake topics and events. Published if there is enough relevant material. Sent to via email.
Our Website — This website provides the most current information on our initiatives and events, including directors' status updates. It also links to important sites of interest to cottagers and residents.
Annual Regatta — Held at Moorelands Camp, the Regatta is a day of fun activities for the whole family. Swim and canoe races, beach program for kids, trophies, food, prizes—it’s an event not to be missed.