Jemseg Grand Lake Watershed Association

New Brunswick, Canada

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Board of Directors

Brad Longard
President

Brad Longard runs a small farm in Waterborough, N.B. where he and his family have lived since 2016.  They care deeply about environmental issues, and value a community-oriented approach to managing the watershed.

Peter Davidson
Treasurer 

Peter Davidson has a summer cottage on Grand Lake and is interested in the preservation of water quality as well as flood damage mitigation.

Samantha Longard
Secretary

Sam grew up in Fredericton, and after spending several years in Halifax, returned to New Brunswick in 2016, settling in Waterborough. She works full time in health care and spends much of her free time with her family around the farm and exploring the outdoors. Sam joined the board in 2024 to support the important activities of the Association.

Greg Gillis

Greg Gillis was raised in Minto and currently resides in Fredericton.  He and his family have enjoyed their cottage on Grand Lake over several generations.  During this time he has witnessed growth in the number of year round and seasonal residents and changes in the fish populations and aquatic habitat.  His goal is to help to develop a better understanding of the lake system and to ensure that future generations can continue to enjoy this wonderful gift.

Dieter Kromm

“I’m a retired oil & gas facilities engineer and for the past 11 years have spent the summery half of the year at our summer home on Cumberland Bay.   My wife Debra Hawker, who grew up in Coles Island, is the genesis behind residing here part time.  I feel privileged to enjoy the natural richness the area offers.  That comes with a shared responsibility to help preserve the watershed for future generations to enjoy; hence my involvement with JGLWA.”

Jennifer McPhail

Jennifer McPhail is a proud New Brunswicker and a fourth generation cottage owner on Grand Lake.  She wants to preserve our waterways so that four generations from now, her family will still be enjoying Grand Lake. 

Neil Orchard

Neil Orchard

“I was born in Waterborough, and have been a resident here since 2010. Our family lived in Islandview (Fredericton) for 40 years. We liked Fredericton, but always looked forward to getting to our cottage on Wiggins Cove. I am pleased to be part of this Association.”

John Welsman

John married into a family that has been enjoying summers on Grand Lake since the 1920’s, and is pleased to work with the JGLWA to ensure the good health of the lake and ecosystem for generations to come.


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December 20, 2024

Peering Into The Winter Fish Community in the Jemseg – Grand Lake Watershed We're excited to share some great news about our first eDNA analysis … [Read More...]

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Emergency Vote - Appointment of Vice-President - Reminder - https://mailchi.mp/0a49e1919a73/jemseg-grand-lake-watershed-association-may-2023-newsletter-17443359

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Emergency Vote - Appointment of Vice-President - https://mailchi.mp/3f1344fb5315/jemseg-grand-lake-watershed-association-may-2023-newsletter-17443320

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14 Oct

Jemseg Grand Lake Watershed Association - Meeting Tonight - Reminder - https://mailchi.mp/898529de5556/jemseg-grand-lake-watershed-association-may-2023-newsletter-17443319

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Want to learn more about the results on our 2024 eDNA study? Tune in each Friday for a Fintastic Fish Feature!Environmental DNA or “eDNA” refers to traces of genetic material left in the environment by living things.Skin cells, mucus, and waste are some examples of sources of eDNA.Water samples were taken from French Lake, Maquapit Lake, Jemseg River, and two locations in Grand Lake in the winter of 2024.These samples were analyzed at the NatureMetrics Genomics Lab to see what fish could be detected.What does detection mean? In many cases, it is an indication that the species is present in the area. However, contaminants and the remains of fish used as bait may also appear in the results.Do you know a fish that hasn’t appeared in the report?Genetic material can only be identified in the case it is present in the sample.Furthermore, this method of testing is still being developed. Not every species genes have been sequenced and added to the database!To see our FULL eDNA report, check the link in our bio to head to our website, where it is published under the News tab!#fish #newbrunswick #environmentalDNA #nature #conservation ... See MoreSee Less
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Jemseg Grand Lake Watershed Association is with New Brunswick Alliance of Lake Associations.

1 week ago

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The New Brunswick Alliance of Lake Associations is a small non-profit organization dedicated to monitoring the health of New Brunswick lakes in collaboration with the JGLWA. In early June of 2025 we installed an anchor with a buoy and floating rope just south of Grand Point on Grand Lake to look at lake temperatures and stratification over the summer. At some point, these have been moved so we are looking for your help! The anchor is a black plastic pipe attached to a 6" deck block with 3/8" floating rope to a small orange buoy on the surface. What we really need are the small temperature recorders with the data we need to monitor the health of the lake- they are wired and taped to this rope. If anyone has any information or has seen the buoy or anchor, please send us a message here or an email to [email protected] so we can collect the loggers, wherever they may be. Thank you. ... See MoreSee Less
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Jemseg Grand Lake Watershed Association
27 Pine Grove Lane
Jemseg, NB E4C 4L7

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