The Lagoon City Parks and Waterways Commission comprises of five members and was established by Council to manage, maintain, regulate and control the private beaches & parks, canals, footbridges, and footpaths in Lagoon City.
Meetings, Members and Highlights
Your LCPWC is here for you and available to answer your questions and address your concerns.
- Chair - Kal Johnson - 705-345-6374 or by email
- Commissioner - Greg Shoesmith - 289-892-3412 or by email
- Commissioner - William Mason - 416-605-1931 or by email
- Council Representative - Deputy Mayor Keith Bell - 705-333-9582 or by email
- Council Representative - Mayor Basil Clarke - 705-484-5374 ext. 246 or by email
Meetings are open to the public and are held on the second Thursday of each month. We encourage you to visit the iCompass Meeting Portal to view Commission agendas and minutes.
The public and the media are able to provide comments during the designated Open Forum section of the L.C.P.W.C. meeting however, Commission Members will not respond or otherwise engage at this time. They will however, consider your comments prior to voting on the specific matter.
Open forum registration
Residents of Lagoon City are also able to request a deputation to the Commission during one of their regular meetings. Please submit any presentation material in the deputation request form or, the presentation material may be submitted separately via email to the contact at the bottom of this webpage.
Deputation Request form
| Meeting Date | Committee Highlights |
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| January 9, 2025 | No Highlights |
| February 18, 2025 | Highlights |
| Meeting Date | Committee Highlights |
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| January 11, 2024 | Highlights |
| February 8, 2024 | Highlights |
| March 14, 2024 | Highlights |
| April 18, 2024 | Highlights |
| May 16, 2024 | Highlights |
| June 13, 2024 | Highlights |
| July 11, 2024 | Highlights |
| August 8, 2024 | Highlights |
| September 12, 2024 | Highlights |
| September 24, 2024 (Special) | Highlights |
| October 10, 2024 | Meeting Cancelled |
| November 14, 2024 | Highlights |
| December 12, 2024 | Highlights |
| Meeting Date | Committee Highlights |
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| December 14, 2023 | Highlights |
| November 9, 2023 | Highlights |
| October 12, 2023 | Highlights |
| September 14, 2023 | Highlights |
| August 10, 2023 | Highlights |
| July 13, 2023 | Highlights |
| June 8, 2023 | Highlights |
| May 10, 2023 | Highlights |
| April 13, 2023 | Highlights |
| March 9, 2023 | Highlights |
| February 9, 2023 | Highlights |
| January 12, 2023 | Highlights |
| Meeting Date | Committee Highlights |
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| December 8, 2022 | Highlights |
| November 10, 2022 | Highlights |
| October 13, 2022 | Highlights |
| September 8, 2022 | Highlights |
| August 11, 2022 | Highlights |
| July 14, 2022 | Highlights |
| June 9, 2022 | Highlights |
| May 12, 2022 | Highlights |
| April 14, 2022 | Highlights |
| March 10, 2022 | Highlights |
| February 10, 2022 | Highlights |
| January 12, 2022 | Highlights |
| Meeting Date | Committee Highlights |
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| December 9, 2021 | Highlights |
| November 10, 2021 | Highlights |
| October 14, 2021 | Highlights |
Waterside Wisdom: Spring Speaker Series
The L.C.P.W.C Spring Speaker Series hosts a series of presentations each year to help residents learn about the health of Lake Simcoe, become excellent stewards of their waterside properties and understand how governance is applied to Lagoon City's lands and waterways. View the presentations below.
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Allison Taylor Shades of Hope Wildlife Refuge Krystal Hewitt |
Allison from 'Shades of Hope Wildlife Refuge' gave a presentation about the organization and its mission to rehabilitate sick, orphaned, and injured wild animals. The refuge has been in operation for 13 years and has cared for 48,000 animals from over 200 species. They also provided information on how the public can help support the organization’s mission by learning how to protect wildlife and their habitats, as well as options for donating or volunteering. Krystal from Speaking of Wildlife joined Allison to discuss her organization, which provides a permanent home for non-releasable wildlife in Ontario. She even brought a turtle, one of their wildlife ambassadors, to show to the Commission. If you find wildlife in distress, seek information on how to assist. |
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Nick DeMarco |
Nick DeMarco from Weeds B' Gone presented the 2024 Sonar Scan Results report. The report included an overview of the positive results of the Clean-FloTM System and enhanced Bioaugmentation treatments strategically applied throughout the seasons. Nick also highlighted the consistent improvements in the muck density from 2023 to 2024 in Beaver Trail & Willow Crescent Lagoon, and the enhancements in Gondola Lagoon with the addition of nutrient Granules and Nutrient Sponges. |
Listen to Presentation
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Don Goodyear Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority |
Don Goodyear, General Manager of Integrated Watershed Management for Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA), provided an overview of two proposed studies: Characterization of Winter Salt Use in Lagoon City, and its catchment and Characterization of Lagoon City Waterways to Identify Potential Management Options. |
View Characterization of Winter Salt Use in Lagoon City, and its catchment |
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Don Goodyear Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority |
Don Goodyear, General Manager of Integrated Watershed Management for Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA), provided an overview of the health of Lake Simcoe – the largest inland lake in South Central Ontario. Don outlined the key stressors to Lake Simcoe - phosphorus, invasive species and climate change, and specifically discussed the change from zebra mussels to quagga mussels and the presence of Blue-green algae and the water solider. |
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Jon Popple Manager of Community Standards, Recreation and Facilities |
Overview of the Township of Ramara's Bylaw Enforcement Department, including:
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Brian Ginn, PhD Limnologist Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority |
Overview of Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority's responsibility and role in conserving, restoring and managing the Lake Simcoe watershed. |
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Scott Williams Ontario Provincial Police |
Overview of the OPP's role and responsibility in enforcing boating regulations in the Lagoon City Canals and surrounding lakes. As well as an overview of regulations, such as alcohol use on a boat and safe boating practices. |
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Nick DeMarco WeedsBGone |
Overview of Sonar Scan Results in Concord Pond, Turtle Path and Pike Lagoon. This includes the changes in muck reduction and the improvements made in these Lagoons. |
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Bob Bowles Nature Centre |
Overview of the importance of pollinators in our gardens, how to create a pollination garden and the different types of pollinator plants native to Ontario. |
Legislation Governing the LCPWC
Bill Pr11, An Act respecting the Township of Mara, is the act which established the L.C.P.W.C. in 1986.
Several Township of Ramara bylaws regulate issues involving Lagoon City:
- Bylaw 2001.50 - Bylaw to establish the Lagoon City Parks and Waterways Commission
- Consolidated Bylaw 2001.87, as amended by 2021.78, Levy Bylaw
- Bylaw 2020.63, being a bylaw to prohibit the dumping of waste
- Bylaw 2014.56, being a bylaw to prohibit fishing from bridges
- Bylaw 2021.86, being a bylaw to regulate the mooring of boats in canals or waterways under the control and management of the lagoon city parks & waterways.
- Bylaw 2023.14, being a bylaw to Govern the Calling, Place and Proceedings of Meetings of the LCPWC
- PW-01-18 – Private Beaches Wristband Policy
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PW-01-24 - Use of Lagoon City Private Facilities, Parks and North and South Beach Policy
Government of Ontario Resources
Conservation Ontario
Invasive species in Ontario
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
Lagoon City Information & Resources
Lagoon City - Community Association
Lagoon City - History
Lagoon City - Marina & Variety
Contact Us
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