Diane is a long-time resident of LacLu and LOWDSA member. She has been active in regional business and volunteer efforts for many years, making a real difference to her communities. Her extensive network throughout northwestern Ontario will also help expand LOWDSA relationships and engagement in the district. Diane’s leadership experience and strong management skills will ensure our association will remain strong and grow into the future.

Shelley lives in Kenora a few blocks away from beautiful Lake of the Woods. While working in media for the past 15 years, she’s spent a lot of time on the water and appreciates the need to protect its beauty for the generations ahead to enjoy.

Shelley has worked with LOWDSA through her work in media within the Kenora area, and is familiar with the benefits of many of the association’s programs. She looks forward to meeting and working with members and to having a direct involvement with the LakeSmart program.

She joins the LOWDSA team, bringing with her an extensive knowledge of the area, drawing on her personal love of the area,and her media background, which ranges from writing to video production, much of it centering on the lake. Shelley has written articles on the lake and lake people, filmed features about the lake, even ones with the LakeSmart team. 

As someone who shares our passion for the lake, Shelley is clear on the value of this area, what it offers and is fully onside with the importance of sustaining and protecting it. She told us that she really likes the idea of being a part of association initiatives to help maintain and grow what is already an established organization, and the Board is pleased to welcome her to the team

Abbi lives in Winnipeg and has had the privilege of spending her summers growing up on Lake of the Woods. Her passion for the environment and aquatic ecosystems led her to study Environmental Science at the University of Manitoba, where she has recently completed her second year. Abbi is eager to learn and grow with LakeSmart, as well as develop new strategies for outreach and education in this pivotal time.. 

Brie has grown up and lives on Black Sturgeon Lake in Kenora. Brie is studying Environmental Science in Southern Ontario and just completed her first year. She is committed to sustainability and adores the outdoors. Her love and knowledge of the lake and surrounding environment will be useful for anglers, hunters and recreational residents. Brie is looking forward to a great summer with the LOWDSA team and everyone she meets. 

Jordan is from Winnipeg, and a recent graduate of the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources at the University of Manitoba. Throughout her education, she has gained a great enthusiasm for environmental education and sustainability. Jordan grew up visiting Lake of the Woods with family and friends and is looking forward to her first summer working at the lake.. 

Reed Cupeiro lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba and has spent his summers in the Lake of the Woods area. Reed resides on Granite Lake at his family cabin and spends lots of his time out on the water. Growing up in the Lake of The Woods area has given him a passion for lake life which he hope to spread through the LOWDSA organization. Reed is currently studying agriculture at the University of Manitoba and is entering his fourth year of study this fall. 

Krista Robertson has grown up in Kenora, and spends her summers at a family cottage in Andrew Bay on Lake of the Woods. Krista is studying biology at Queen’s University and will be entering her third year this fall. She has extensive knowledge of the lake and the surrounding area, as well as passion for it’s sustainability. This is her second year being a part of the LakeSmart team, and she will continue to create a strong voice for the association during the 2018 summer months. 

Myles King, lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba and has grown up spending his summers at his family cottage in Woodchuck Bay, learning to love the lake. He is looking to expand, as well as share, his knowledge of the Lake of The Woods with this LakeSmart position. Myles is entering his fourth year in the faculty of Agriculture at the University of Manitoba and spends the winters coaching and playing volleyball.

Kylee Neniska, on the left, has lived and grown up on Blacksturgeon her whole life. She is finishing up her last year of Environmental Assessment Restoration diploma in Lethbridge Alberta, while exploring the Rockies. Her main focus in school is invasive species and environmental management, this passion will allow hard work and focus during the summer working for our association and Ontario federation of anglers and hunters. 

ReedCupeiro, centre, lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba but has spent his summers down at the Lake. Reed resides on Granite Lake at his family cabin and spends lots of his time out on the water. Growing up in the Lake of The Woods area has given him a passion for lake life which he hope to spread through the LOWDSA organization. Reed is currently studying agriculture at the University of Manitoba and is entering his third year of study this fall. 

Krista Robertson, on the right,  has grown up in Kenora, and spends her summers at a family cottage in Andrew Bay on Lake of the Woods. Krista is studying biology at Queen’s University and will be entering her second year this fall. She has extensive knowledge of the lake and the surrounding area, as well as passion for it’s sustainability. Her love for the lake will create a strong voice for the association during the 2017 summer months.