Oathill Lake Conservation Society - Member's Statement

MS. CLAUDIA CHENDER « » : Mr. Speaker, one of the best parts of being MLA for Dartmouth South is being continuously inspired by the work of the members of my constituency. Dartmouthians are ingenious self-starters.

Today as I wonder how our southern neighbours will fare in the wake of Hurricane Florence or how our western neighbours facing raging forest fires are coping, I'm inspired by the quiet steps Dartmouthians take to heal our natural world.

The Oathill Lake Conservation Society, a group of neighbours and friends, was formed in 2010 to restore the ecological health of Oathill Lake. Through public education, partnership with HRM, and hands-on labour, this group of citizens has made Oathill Lake a safe and sustainable place to swim and enjoy for everyone in the community.

It's no exaggeration to say that Oathill Lake is a gem in Dartmouth. It's a place to cool off, recreate and get away from the hustle of the city all within walking distance of the downtown core. Thank you to the Oathill Lake Conservation Society for preserving the integrity of this piece of nature for all to enjoy and for showing us that, even in a small way, we can be a force for positive change in the face of environmental challenges.