In-Water & Shoreline Work

We've recieved several inquiries from BLA members about in-water and shoreline work around the lake. In-water and shoreline work is regulated by Parks Canada Trent-Severn Waterway (PC-TSW) who require that a permit be obtained before in-water or shoreline work is undertaken. Here's information from PC-TSW on the permitting process and who to contact if you have questions or concerns with work underway. 

To obtain information on in-water and shoreline work permitting, such as policies and application forms, please visit the Rideau Canal and Trent-Severn Waterway page of the Parks Canada website at Permits - Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site (pc.gc.ca) and Legislation and policy - Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site (pc.gc.ca)

Please note that the holders of permits for in-water and shoreline works are required to post a notification page at the waterfront and roadside of their property.  The notification page is included as part of their permit and includes the permit number and contact information for the Trent-Severn Waterway Office.

Should you witness shoreline or in-water work that you have concerns about contact the Trent-Severn Waterway via e-mail at on-tsw-vnts.permits-permis@pc.gc.ca and include as much of the information listed below as possible:

• Permit number (if available)
• Date(s) you witnessed the work occur
• Description of the work
• Photos of the work
• Name of contractor 
• Name of property owner
• Property location (911 address and body of water)