About Us
The RLEF is a registered Canadian charity formed in 1991 by the Big Rideau Lake Association (BRLA) to support the environmental protection of Big Rideau Lake and its watersheds. In 2001, its scope was formally broadened to encompass Upper Rideau Lake.
Since 1991, the RLEF has raised funds in support of a range of projects including water testing; environmental research such as bass tracking, loon and frog monitoring, and habitat reconstruction; and shoal markers. We have also supported the environmental programs of the Big Rideau Lake Association and the Upper Rideau Lake Association.
RLEF has assisted in challenging developments which could adversely impact the environmental quality of the Lakes. We maintain an action fund intentionally held back to fund a project or opposition which requires more substantial financial resources.
A registered Canadian charity, RLEF supports projects that safeguard and enhance our lake environment.
Your donations are tax deductible.
Not For Profit
RLEF is a registered Canadian charity. Your donations to support our work are tax-deductible.
Registered Canadian Charity Number 139789713RR0001
Volunteer
RLEF is managed by a volunteer board of directors drawn from the Big and Upper Rideau Lake Associations.
Interested in helping out?
Low Overheads
Our overheads are low. The vast majority of your donation will flow directly to protecting the water and lakes that we love.
Please help protect our lakes.
The RLEF Board
Our volunteer Board of Directors is constituted of members of the Big Rideau Lake Association (BRLA) and the Upper Rideau Lake Association (URLA).
Officers
Jennifer Trant, President
Tim Poupore, Secretary
Don Brooks, Treasurer
Members
Ray Bergstra
Jayne MacDonald
BRLA
The Big Rideau Lake Association is dedicated to building a strong community in a safe and healthy environment on and around Big Rideau Lake.
URLA
The Upper Rideau Lake Association (URLA) is a volunteer-run not-for-profit organization comprised of community members surrounding Upper Rideau Lake.
We need your help to do our work.
Your donation enables the Rideau Lakes Environmental Foundation
to continue to protect and preserve the lakes we all love.
Please give generously.