In early August, CVBA met with staff at ?akisqnuk First Nation (AFN) to discuss each of our visions for lake management and regulation. While there were differences of opinion on what is best for the lakes, it was a successful first meeting. CVBA requested to participate in the data collection and lake science currently underway by AFN that will be used to guide future decisions. The experience and observations of our members are an invaluable resource to add to the shared knowledge of the lakes

?akisqnuk First Nation (AFN) Files Application for Boating Restriction The following are from AFN. "Transport Canada has approved AFN to proceed with applications for Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations on Columbia Lake and Lake Windermere. These regulations would aim to restrict "wake mode" operation on both lakes to protect shallow ecosystems from deep wave action, which stirs up sediment and harms aquatic life." This is a major development with potentially devastating consequences.

The claim of negative impacts to drinking water caused by boats has been a fundamental part of the anti-boating movement. Local anti-boating advocates have been claiming that recreational boating degrades drinking water. These purported claims have been happening for many years despite the complete lack of supporting evidence. We received and analyzed the raw data from the East Side Treatment Plant. Turbidity on the busiest boating days, weekends, and by month, all reveal that when boats are