To all our Manitoba Association of Cottage Owners members, supporters and readers. We proudly announce the following: MACO Annual General Meeting Saturday October 20th Place Louis Riel Hotel 190 Smith Street Winnipeg, MB Please Call 885-7398 or email Dave Crabb @ dcrabb@mts.net <mailto:dcrabb@mts.net> ***Advance Registration required for meal*** $20 in advance, $25 at the door Registration begins at 9 AM Speakers start at 10 AM Speakers: Adrienne Batra Canadian Taxpayers Federation speaking on School Taxes Ian Wishart Vice President Keystone Agricultural Producers Nutrient Overloading of Lake Winnipeg Remember, don't just think of Lake Winnipeg. It is all the other lakes in the watershed draining into Lake Winnipeg to make the problem. This is not just Winnipeg or the Red River. That is less than 30% of the flow into the lake (much less). This means, that all lakes have some level of problem, or Lake Winnipeg would not have the issue. The other lakes will get worse if we do not accept Lake Winnipeg as our reference and indicator. The satellite images prove that. No other lake is immune, and the blue-green algae is now in the Whiteshell (Falcon Lake) and has been seen on Lake Manitoba. I am sure there are others. Too many people feel like they need their lake examined like Lake Winnipeg. Lake Winnipeg is easier because of size, and the concentration. These scientists know what they are doing and they are learning where the problems are coming from. We all need to be equally interested in the results of the LWRC studies if we are to make a difference in our own lakes and streams. On another note, the attachment is a copy of our petition. Be sure to get at least a few signatures before coming to the AGM. We will accept them any time though. See you at the AGM! (or sooner) and please pass this on to as many people as may be interested. Thanks, Dave Crabb Dave Crabb President, Manitoba Association of Cottage Owners Inc. MACO Website Link <http://maco.clickusfirst.com/> mailto:dcrabb@mts.net <mailto:dcrabb@mts.net> 204-754-2992