About the Palmerston Lake Association
The Palmerston Lake Association (PLA) is a volunteer organization incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation in Ontario, and is a member of the Federation of Cottagers’ Association (FOCA). Our members are cottagers and year-round residents who own property on the lake. Associate memberships are also available to others who have a direct interest in the lake and support our mission. The association is committed to promoting the long-term health and enjoyment of the lake and its watershed.
There are 171 occupied properties on Palmerston Lake as of 2025. The PLA has 120 members, 81 of which are voting members. If you aren’t already a member, please join us. If you are already a member, you can renew your membership here.
The objectives of the Palmerston Lake Association are
- To promote the preservation of the quality and character of the lake and the surrounding environment.
- To encourage and educate all lake users on responsible personal and recreational use of the lake and the surrounding environment.
- To serve as a focal point for lake stewardship and improvement projects.
- To provide information concerning matters related to the lake community.
- To work and consult with the Township of North Frontenac and with Frontenac County in their development and application of policies, by-laws and regulations intended to improve the quality of the lakes and surrounding environment.
- To work with and assist the Ministries of the Environment, Natural Resources and Health, the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority and other government agencies and lake associations, in carrying out their responsibilities to preserve and enhance the natural environment and maintain good quality water in lakes and streams.
The Blue Lakes Program
These are over-arching, aspirational objectives. More specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound (SMART) objectives are needed to direct the activities of the Board and its members in the short term. With the guidance of the Blue Lakes Program (https://www.bluelakes.ca/), goals and operational objectives have been drafted for four performance areas – Invasive Species Control, Shoreland & Water Quality Management, Citizen Science & Nature Connectedness, and Social Outreach & Education, as described in more detail here. The main emphasis for 2024 is on activities that relate to Eurasian Watermilfoil management, but planning extends to other activity areas over a four-year period. This is a living document that will be updated periodically as objectives are achieved and priorities change.