Our priority is effective stewardship, monitoring and environmental management practices to help educate our communities and protect the health of our lake ecosystems.
Established in 2013 the New Brunswick Lake Association focuses on providing support, resources, and equipment to encourage citizen based lake stewardship in New Brunswick. Our organization currently consists of thirteen lake associations as well as many volunteer groups devoted to the health of our lakes.
“A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability and beauty of the biotic community. It is wrong when it tends otherwise.
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Good stewardship and advocacy revolves around effective communication strategies and collective action. Over the next five years, we will continue to expand our membership by canvassing or creating individual lake associations, and strengthening our communication network with other watershed associations.
We will also continue to foster our relationships with the provincial government, relevant government departments and stakeholders to ensure that lake environmental management is at the forefront of effective water and environmental policy at both a provincial and municipal level.
+ To facilitate and support a province-wide ‘Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program’.
+ To promote the formation of new lake associations and support the work of existing lake associations.
+ To improve lake education related to water quality, stewardship and lake management issues
+ To facilitate and promote public awareness campaigns related to invasive species, water quality and climate change through interactive, education workshops and outreach initiatives.
+ Continue to bolster relationships with other lake organizations, watershed groups and nonprofits and encourage collective action.
+ Coordinate strategic plans for effective political engagement and action to foster a healthy, rewarding relationship with the government and ensure that the importance of New Brunswick lakes and water systems are supported.
Sheryl Bartlett earned a doctorate in Statistics at the University of Toronto and spent her career working on health and environment issues, retiring from Health Canada in 2012.
She has always had a special feeling about lakes in New Brunswick, taking holidays at Harvey Lake every summer since she was a baby. Fulfilling a lifelong dream of living permanently beside the lake in 2012, she wanted to contribute expertise gained throughout her career to further stewardship initiatives that would help protect Harvey Lake's ecosystem. To that end, she served as the Chair of the Harvey Lake Association, Inc, until 2019 and currently serves as the Chair of the New Brunswick Alliance of Lake Associations.
Hal is currently the Vice Chair of the New Brunswick Alliance of Lake Associations and coordinator of the invasive Plant Patrol Program for the NBALA. He is also a member of the Lake George Habitat Preservation Inc., and past president and one of the founding directors of that same lake association. Also he is the coordinator of the LGHPI Invasive Plant Patrol Program.
Hal is a retired teacher having taught in the schools of Charlotte County and currently lives in St. George. He grew up in the railway town of McAdam and has spent all summers of his life at the family property on the shores of Lake George. Five generations of the Burke / Mersereau / Cook family have or are enjoying all that life on a New Brunswick lake has to offer.
His advocacy for lakes and lake associations started at the same time as his involvement in the Lake George Association. He truly believes that we must “preserve, protect, maintain and enhance the environmental, aesthetic, and recreational value of our lakes for present and future generations.” He has discovered that all folks who live on any lake, either seasonally or permanently, have one thing in common: they have a passion for their lake!
Bonny Hoyt-Hallett has been chair of Yoho lake monitoring committee for 7 Years and an active member of NBALA since its inception . Her background as deputy minister of environment and local government has made her keenly aware of the need to preserve our lakes health.
Also as a summer resident of Yoho lake and mother of 3 sons who grew up around its shores , she is committed to ensuring the lake is there to enjoy for generations to come.
Arnie began his deep connection to Davidson Lake in 1955 when his parents constructed the original family camp, and continues to share that connection with his wife Dianne (who he met at the lake) and their children and grandchildren
Since retiring from a 35 year career with the New Brunswick Civil Service, Arnie divides his time year-round between his home town of Fredericton and Davidson lake. He is the Treasurer of the NBALA and a member of the Board of Directors of the Davidson Lake Association and chair of their water monitoring program. When not advocating for healthy lakes, Arnie enjoys bird carving, woodworking, canoeing, kayaking and time with family and friends.
Originally from Woodstock, NB, Theresa grew up on the shores of Skiff Lake. Since retiring from a career in Health Sciences Education in 2016, she has been living full time at Skiff Lake. Theresa is Secretary of the Skiff Lake Cottage Owners’ Association and she is a Member of the Healthy Lake Committee. Theresa enjoys boating, rug hooking, carpentry, and spending time on the porch.
The New Brunswick Alliance of Lake Associations oversees the membership of lake associations across New Brunswick. Our current members are:
Lake George Habitat Preservation Inc.
Chamcook Watershed Landowners Association
Lake Utopia Preservation Association Inc.
Maquapit Lake Association
Magaguadavic Lakes Association
Lac Baker and Lac Carson Lake Association
Canaan-Washademoak Watershed Association
Skiff Lake Cottage Owners Association
Jemseg Grand Lake Watershed Association
Green Hill Lake Property Owners Association
