About Us

The Foundation is committed to benefit the community by protecting the environment through financial support and participation in environmental projects designed to: preserve and protect flora and fauna as well as educating and increasing the public’s understanding of the environment and its importance by offering eco fairs, courses, seminars, conferences and meetings, and by collecting and disseminating information on that topic.

WHAT MAKES BOBS & CROW LAKES SO SPECIAL?

The environment of Bobs & Crow Lakes is much more than pristine waters, beautiful landscapes of rugged rock and verdant forests, or abundant fish and wildlife, though it certainly is all those things. The lakes, the land and the people are interconnected in ways that extend beyond the physical. Those who live here, whether on a permanent, seasonal or temporary basis, share a social environment, one based on respect for peaceful, private enjoyment, while acknowledging and often celebrating in gatherings. It includes an economic environment that supports and is supported by those same residents and visitors, one that is again based on respect both for each other and for the natural gifts of plants, wildlife and clean water that bring us all here. The environment of these lakes is an inclusive one, comprised of each of these elements and reliant on the interconnections between them.

WHAT IS THE BOBS & CROW LAKES FOUNDATION?

The Bobs and Crow Lakes Foundation is a registered charity in Canada and the United States, founded in 2005 under the auspices of the Greater Bobs & Crow Lakes Association. The Foundation works in harmony with the Greater Bobs & Crow Lakes Association to preserve and enhance the quality of the environment around the greater Bobs and Crow Lakes area for present and future generations.

WHAT DOES THE BOBS & CROW LAKES FOUNDATION DO?

The primary goal of the Bobs and Crow Lakes Foundation is to acquire donations and to authorize expenditures to fund projects that:

• aid in the protection, restoration and maintenance of water quality,
• protect fish and wildlife populations,
• encourage the prevention of forest fires and water pollution,
• encourage water safety practices and the lawful operation of watercraft,
• educate and increase the public’s understanding of the issues affecting the quality of the lakes environments and,
• do all other things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above goals.

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WHAT ARE SOME OF THE FOUNDATIONS ACHIEVEMENTS?

The Foundation funded the cost of designing, printing and distributing 2,000 copies of a boating information card which was made available to residents and visitors to Bobs and Crow Lakes in the spring of 2009. The card, which is encased in plastic, promotes safe and responsible boating. It contains valuable safety information specific to Bobs and Crow Lakes as well as general guidance, legal requirements and advice on responsible boating. Funding was requested by the Bobs and Crow Lakes Association.

HOW IS THE BOBS & CROW LAKES FOUNDATION FUNDED?

Funds come from three areas:

• Donations to the Bobs and Crow Lakes Foundation.
• Fund raising events (such as an annual auction.)
• Project grants from foundations and government.

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