Membership Benefits

As outlined in the Constitution, one of the most important roles of the CLPOA is to help protect the lake from pollution as well as pests and noxious weeds. With that in mind, several CLPOA initiatives have been established to safeguard the health of the lake for your benefit – now and in the future:

• A multi-year scientific project in conjunction with Trent University is studying the control and mitigation of the Aquatic Invasive Species, Eurasian watermilfoil
• A Lake Steward maintains records of the chemical and biological status of the lake, checking for foreign species, algae growth, etc.
• A Love Chandos Lake environmental program provides promotion and education on the actions and active roles everybody can take to ensure water quality
• Paleolimnological Research by Western University provided a scientific benchmark of the lake’s status for future comparison and research

CLPOA volunteers place over 110 markers in the lake in May and remove them in October, using a large pontoon boat and a GPS tablet that provides placement coordinates. The markers call attention to some lake hazards to help you navigate as you safely operate your water crafts.

Expanding the sense of community at Chandos Lake is what the CLPOA is trying to do its best to support. That’s why volunteer time, effort, and energy are put into running social & recreational events/programs such as the:

• “Around Chandos Lake” Swim Challenge
• Canoe & Kayak Day
• Chandos Lake Art Festival
• Chandos Lake Photo Contest
• Corn & Wiener Roast
• Fireworks Display
• Kids’ Fishing Derby
• Regatta

When you and your family & friends participate in these events/programs – or volunteer – you’ll have fun, meet new people and create traditions & memories that you will all talk about for years to come.

The CLPOA’s objectives for maintaining a website & Facebook Group, issuing year-round emails, as well as publishing an annual Yearbook, are to keep you connected, informed, and up-to-date on everything Chandos.