Action
RLEF maintains a fund to ensure that we are ready to respond when there is a threat to our lakes.
We also monitor the regulatory environment and intervene where necessary.
Review-Mirror profiles RLEF activities
RLEF activities are featured in an article in the Westport Review-Mirror, September 18, 2025…
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Long Island acquired by Rideau Waterways Land Trust
With the support of our community, including the Rideau Lakes Environmental Foundation, the Rideau Waterways Land Trust has completed the acquisition of a significant portion of Long Island in Big Rid…
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RLEF supports Long Island Conservation
Help us preserve a very special place on Big Rideau Lake …
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RLEF-funded Researcher @ BRLA
Dr. John Smol addressed the Big Rideau Lake Association (BRLA) on Algae and Aquatic Plant Growth in the Big Rideau Lake, on May 17, 2023. … The PEARL Lab has received support from RLEF's Small Grant…
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The Rideau Lakes Need Your Help
The Rideau Lakes Need your Help…. For the past few years, we have been funding scientific research to ensure that we maintain and improve the water quality
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Public Meeting – Rideau Lakes Campground Study – August 25
The Township of Rideau Lakes has called a public meeting on Thursday August 25th to review the report on the future development of campgrounds. If density, development, water quality and the lake envi…
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Feedback wanted: TRL Campground Land Use Study
Temporary campsite or mobile home park? Changing land use patterns in what were once transient campgrounds pose challenges for the lake environment. Following an interim control by-law passed last yea…
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Algae a threat to Rideau Lakes Health
BRLA and URLA urge action on storm runoff The presidents of the Big Rideau Lake Association and the Upper Rideau Lake Association together addressed the Township of Rideau Lakes Municipal Services Com…
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