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Gimli Yacht Club

Save the Lake

Organized by the Gimli Yacht Club and the Kiwanis Club of Gimli & District, this family-friendly fundraising event features education, fun and food – all in support of a healthy Lake Winnipeg.

We are pleased to have hosted this event for several years. All proceeds raised were donated to organizations committed to the health and sustainment of Lake Winnipeg, including the Westshore Community Foundation Environmental Fund, Lake Winnipeg Research Consortium, and the Lake Winnipeg Foundation. Over the past four years we have raised over $40,000 to help support a healthy Lake Winnipeg. The Save the Lake event helps to raise funds to maintain a clean and healthy Lake Winnipeg through research and advocacy.

The event is committed to supporting Lake Winnipeg, which needs our voices to be heard. Hope to see you in person at future Save the Lake events to support this great cause.

Welcome to our annual Save The Lake fundraising event

On behalf of the Gimli Yacht Club, we so very much appreciate all who choose to join in on the fun.  We all love Lake Winnipeg and value the efforts being made to understand this amazing resource, and ensure its sustainability. I’d like to thank all of our volunteers, including Gimli Yacht Club members as well as our partners at Kiwanis of Gimli, for helping to make this year’s event a success.  See you on Sunday!

Chad Goodall
Commodore - Gimli Yacht Club

Testimonials

Passing of Dr. Al Kristofferso

It is with deep sadness that we will miss the support of Dr. Al Kristofferson, the Lake Winnipeg Research Consortium’s (LWRC) founding Director who passed away last year. Al was the face and voice of the LWRC, fighting passionately to form the organization and to keep it running for over 25 years. He was a huge supporter of Save the Lake and indeed the Gimli Yacht Club. Al's profound love of the lake and his passion to see its health be protected and defended is an inspiration to us all. Al's passion and commitment will be missed by all.

The Kiwanis Club of Gimli and District is proud to partnership with The Gimli Yacht Club to fundraise and provide support to the Westshore Community Foundation Environmental Fund. It is up to us to work hard to educate everyone and sustain this “Great Lake”. A big “thank you” to the volunteers who have dedicated their time and efforts to put this terrific virtual celebration together, especially the crew from the Gimli Yacht Club, and the Kiwanis club of Gimli and District. Thank you also to the generous folks who have donated great auction prizes. I hope everyone enjoys the Celebrations, the auction and merchandise, and the delicious Pickerel dinner.

Heather Ritchie
President - Kiwanis Club of Gimli & Distric

SAVE THE LAKE FISH FRY JUNE 30, 2024

Organized by the Gimli Yacht Club and the Kiwanis Club of Gimli & District, this family-friendly fundraising event features education, fun and food – all in support of a healthy Lake Winnipeg.

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DONATE TO SAVE THE LAKE

We have worked with the Westshore Community Foundation to create the Westshore Community Environmental Fund. All donations to this fund are tax deductible. Donate today and make sure Lake Winnipeg gets the attention it deserves.
  • 1. Go to the GYC website and hit the Donate Today button.
  • 2. This will take you to The Winnipeg Foundation website - Westshore Community Fund page.
  • 3. Fill in the amount and answer the yes/no question below.
  • 4. At the Name of Fund area fill in “The Westshore Environmental Fund and the donation will go directly to the Westshore Community Foundation and be directed into “The Westshore Environmental Fund"
  • 5. You will then be taken to the shopping cart where you can enter your payment.

  • 6. A tax receipt will be issued to your email address

Link to the Westshore Community Foundation site on the Winnipeg Foundation donation page. Just indicate that you are donating to the Westshore Enviromental Fund.
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Help Us Save The Lake

All net proceeds will be donated to the Westshore Community Foundation Environmental Fund

EACH YEAR ...

  • 7,900 tonnes of phosphorus enter the lake, but only ...
  • 2,400 leave through its outlet, resulting in ...

  • 5,500 tonnes of net phosphorus loading annually

THE LAKE WINNIPEG HEALTH PLAN

We support the Lake Winnipeg Foundations 8 actions to address the root causes of harmful algae blooms.
  • 1. KEEPING WATER ON THE LAND
    Wetlands are diverse ecosystems that keep our water clean by filtering out excess phosphorus. Protecting Manitoba’s threatened wetlands will protect the health of Lake Winnipeg.
  • 2. CONSERVING THE BOREAL FOREST
    Teeming with life, Manitoba’s boreal forest supplies some of Lake Winnipeg’s cleanest water. Keeping our forest intact and healthy will safeguard the source water that flows into our great lake.
  • 3. SETTING THE STANDARD FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT
    It’s time to take responsibility for our waste. The water we use to flush our toilets ends up in Lake Winnipeg. State-of-the-art treatment systems can ensure it’s clean when it gets there.
  • 4. MONITORING OUR WATERWAYS
    Phosphorus is the nutrient responsible for potentially harmful algae blooms on Lake Winnipeg – but in order to take effective action on phosphorus reduction, we must fully understand how, when and from where phosphorus is reaching Lake Winnipeg.
  • 5. MANAGING OUR SHORELINES
    Healthy shorelines are our last line of defence when it comes to protecting our lake. Working together will help us find the right balance between development and protection.
  • 6. PROMOTING AGRICULTURAL WATER STEWARDSHIP
    Healthy farms and healthy lakes go hand in hand. We need to keep phosphorus on our fields – and out of our lake – by encouraging choices that are good for both our land and our water.
  • 7. INVESTING IN A CLEAN WATER ECONOMY
    Smart policies and innovative technologies can save Lake Winnipeg and other threatened ecosystems around the world. It’s time to create new opportunities by exporting made-in-Manitoba solutions.
  • 8. TAKING RESPONSIBILITY
    Clean fresh water is a precious resource. Our individual choices will be the legacy we leave our children. Let’s stop pointing fingers and do what’s needed so that future generations can enjoy Lake Winnipeg.
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