Voices for the Trent Severn Waterway

03/07/2014

We hope expanded services for TSW become a reality this summer. We wait and see.

There's a good chance boaters could see expanded services on the Trent-Severn Waterway this summer.

11/14/2013

Here is a link to a cool video of a stop at Young's Point, 15 minutes from Peterborough. http://youtu.be/6VJjACu8mfQ

A look around Islandview Resort, located at Young's Point, Ontario along the Trent Severn Waterway, roughly 15 miles north of Peterborough, Ontario, between ...

10/31/2013

Here is a summary from Ann Ambler, Secretary for Kawartha Lake Stewards Association which is very succinct. Thank you, Ann!

Some Background : Since the Federal Government Panel Report – “It’s All About the Water” was issued in 2008, the “Voices for the TSW” has tried to raise awareness within the Kawartha Lake region and the TSW watershed of the serious issues facing the operation of the Waterway. These issues include funding and governance, safety, water management, environmental and economic impact on the on the Waterway community, considerable infrastructure repair and navigation. The goals of the “ Voices” have been endorsed by numerous cottage/property associations, business associations and the Kawartha Lake Stewards Association.
“Voices” has representation on a new Group as outlined below:
Recently a small group, representing a variety of interests along the TSWaterway has been formed –“ The Trent-Severn Waterway Working Group”, capably chaired by Marc Ackert, Captain of the Kawartha Voyageur to pursue these problematic issues. Marc was a speaker at the KLSA AGM on October 5th. The Group intends to effect a change.
The Trent-Severn Waterway working Group has launched a website www.trentsevern.ca and you are encouraged to join the initiative in the provided sign-up page and to keep current with the Group’s work. Please see the most recent information below from the Chair, Marc Ackert ---
Ann Ambler Secretary KLSA

Bootsrap based theme

09/28/2013

09/27/2013

Here's the second one with a gorgeous tree in fall colour.

09/27/2013

Stopped by the Peterborough Lift Lock today and saw this sight. It was very beautiful! I hope to travel to Kirkfield this weekend and will post other photos.

09/08/2013

Kawartha Lake Stewards Assn is holding their AGM Oct 5th, 10- noon. Here is the agenda. Please plan to attend.

Kawartha Lake Stewards Association
FALL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING


10:00 a.m. to Noon, Saturday, October 5, 2013
Lakehurst Hall 979 Lakehurst Circle Road
9 km west of Buckhorn on Highway

KLSA’s annual general meeting is open to the public
This year the emphasis is on our Kawartha Lakes water quality and how progressive Trent Severn Waterway watershed flow management and Kawartha Conservation Authority’s lake management planning need community support to be effective.

What are the water quality implications of watershed flow management?
Dr. David Lean, former NSERC Research Chair in Ecotoxicology, and professor at the University of Ottawa, and former Research Scientist with Environment Canada’s National Water Research Institute, will link water flow with nutrient and water quality issues. He has volunteered his services to both the KLSA and the Coalition for Equitable Water Flow

What is the final draft of the Sturgeon Lake Management Plan telling us?
KLSA’s board member Chris Appleton, as Chair of the SLMP Community Advisory Panel, will give us a preview of the soon to be released plan. Copies of the Executive Summary will be available from stewardship staff manning a display

The AECOM TSW Water Management Study-what are the findings and recommendations?
Rob Messervey, Kawartha Conservation CAO, represents Conservation Authorities on the TSW Water Management Advisory Committee. He will bring us an update of the AECOM TSW Water Management Study

Integrated Water Management of the Trent Watershed: A Reservoir Lakes Perspective
Chris Riddle and Ted Spence are executives with the Coalition for Equitable Water Flow, a volunteer organization seeking improved water management at the watershed level

Our waterway-observations and vision
Capt. Mark Ackert, owner/operator of the M.V. Kawartha Voyageur, will give us his observations on the Waterway based on his 20 years of operation and a vision for what can lie ahead

09/08/2013

Article in Lakefield Herald about Dean Del Mastro lambasting County Council for being part of the TSW transition team. Why can't each political level collaborate better?

Lakefield Herald Vol. 26, No. 36
Friday, September 6, 2013

County “waste of funds” - Del Mastro
Peterborough County has contributed $5,000 to a new group dedicated to pushing the federal government to seriously address problems with the Trent Severn Waterway.

08/29/2013

Today the Peterborough Examiner reported traffic on TSW is down 30%. Here is the reference, http://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/2013/08/28/bad-weather-excuse-doesnt-cut-it-at-county
A presentation was made by Marc Ackert from Ontario Waterway Cruises suggesting that a collaborative group should be formed to present solutions to the federal govt as to how to make the TSW more viable.

Trent-Severn Waterway usage is down by more than 30% since cost-cutting changes that cause delays for boaters travelling through the locks, Peterborough county council heard Wednesday.

08/27/2013

Yes, we need to all cooperate in getting new vision for the TSW that we all can on to, including TSW and the other historic canals in Canada. There is so much potential, that it would be a shame to lose this wonderful waterway.

Talking about the ongoing problems with the Trent Severn Waterway, as a result of the shorter hours and reduced staff and services. Follow our discussion at:...

08/18/2013

Nice to repost old photos & postcards of the TSW from the Vintage Peterborough, Lindsay and Kawartha Lakes FB page.

08/18/2013

Here's a post from a Looper about their experience on the TSW. Quite revealing.

Forum: General
Topic: Boating Article on Trent Severn



By: Adagio on August 16th, 2013, 7:00 am
From discussions with Rideau Lockmasters, the reduction in operational hours has had a much larger effect on local boaters.

Where previously the local boater could make a long day trip for lunch or to get in a round-trip to their favorite spot, now their cruising day and range is much reduced. Loopers can travel at their own pace and a shorter cruising day has minimal effect on the Parks Canada Canal System. The shorter travel days may add a day or two overall to passage through the system, but what does that really matter?

As to expense, we paid a little over $600 US for a seasonal canal and mooring pass. It was well worth the cost. If you did the three major Parks Canada systems (Richelieu/Chambly, Rideau, and Trent-Severn) in one season it would be a real bargain. For not only this reason, if you can get under 17 ft., we strongly recommend the Champlain route as opposed to the Erie/Oswego route for the Great Loop.
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