The lake that our County surrounds and is named for is a huge part of our regional identity. It's a beautiful body of water enjoyed by thousands of people every year, but like all of Canada's lakes its health is delicate.
This summer, a film school - also known as the Lake Simcoe Anchigamin Film Project - was created through a partnership between The Ladies of the Lake Conservation Association, the Windfall Ecology Centre and the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority.
W.A.S.T.E. Film School (an acronym for We Are Saving The Environment) allowed 64 teen filmmakers from around the Lake Simcoe Watershed to learn from top professionals while creating their own films to "transform minds about how we live and work in this watershed."
These films are now ready to be seen. The Anchigamin Gala is set for October 1st at the SilverCity complex in Newmarket, and will include a press conference and red carpet. Additionally, some films will be presented online and in participants' schools.
The final element in the project will be a conference, set to take place in November. - Caleigh
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