The BC Lake Stewardship Society Strategic Plan

Goals and Objectives

1. Organize and participate in environmental projects.

Objectives:

• Facilitate the BC Lake Stewardship & Monitoring Program
• Organize the annual Secchi Dip-in
• Develop Aquatic Plant Survey Program
• Address climate change issues in future projects

2. Offer and participate in conferences, courses, seminars, and events throughout British Columbia.

Objectives:

• Organize annual lake conference to be held in a different regions of the province
• Hold the BCLSS Annual General Meeting in conjunction with annual conference
• Continue to develop and offer the LakeKeepers training program
• Continue to participate in and organize community based programs

3. Provide tools and resource materials on lake-related issues

Objectives:

• Maintain and update the website
• Provide members of the BCLSS with a quarterly newsletter and monthly e-newsletter
• Continue the development of the BCLSS library
• Direct group members to associated programs looking for input from the public

4. Provide support and foster communication, linkage, and networking for lake protection groups throughout British Columbia.

Objectives:

• Share knowledge, information and resources whenever possible among citizens, scientists, First Nations, environmental professionals, and government agencies.
• Maintain professional staff with a high standard of skills, knowledge and public presence.

5. Strengthen the growth of the BC Lake Stewardship Society

Objectives:

• Actively seek new memberships
• Increase sponsorship support
• Continue to update the definition of staff roles and responsibilities
• Recruit new Board members
• Research and pursue new funding
• Raise public awareness of the BCLSS through a marketing plan