Lakehead Conservation's 2001 budget expenditures totalled just under one million dollars in the following areas: administration of our flood and erosion control programs; flood forecasting and warning; plan input and review; watershed planning; operation and development of our Conservation Areas and associated lands; Hazelwood Lake Centre; and community relations.

The Floodway required work to maintain its flood protection capacity for the Intercity area. Sediment was excavated and vegetation removed from the Diversion Channel and access for removing debris at the Diversion Structure was installed. Watershed planning exercises were carried out on seven short watercourses in the Municipality of Shuniah.

Facility improvements at Conservation Areas were made possible by special funding from partner agencies. The Great Lakes Heritage Coast Project of Ontario's Living Legacy funded: a new pavilion at Hurkett Cove and Little Trout Bay Conservation Areas; six interpretive displays; and trail restoration and a washroom at Hurkett Cove CA.

Lakehead Conservation Foundation gave a further $30,000 towards Cascades Conservation Area. New picnic tables were installed and two maps were placed on the trails. Gear Up for Outdoors and the Fort William Rotary Club each funded a trail map. Ontario Power Generation sponsored the planting of trees and a viewing scope at Mission Island Marsh Conservation Area.

The graphs and chart, at right, show our revenue and expenditures for 2001. Municipal levy and provincial transfer payment dollars are only used for watershed management projects and related administrative costs. Land management program funds must be secured from other sources.

Revenues from coin collection boxes at local Conservation Areas increased modestly from 2000 levels. A small, but growing, percentage of area users deposit the $2 per vehicle fee that helps to fund the on-going operation of these beautiful sites.

Please visit our website for further details on Lakehead Conservation's projects.