Welcome to TIARAWe are a grassroots organization of some 650 members, drawn from landowners in the Thousand Islands and along the shoreline of the St. Lawrence from Kingston to Brockville, Ontario. Approximately 35% of our members are Americans. A number are fulltime residents but most, particularly the islanders, are seasonal residents often occupying their cottages from the third week in May to the beginning of November.
Our organization is very much concerned with the eco system of the Islands. As a result we monitor closely issues involving land planning and the environment. TIARA had a significant part in the establishment of the Official Plans for the river front municipalities. We keep a close eye on area development to ensure that those plans are honoured. Our activity in the past 30 years has been such that river front municipalities automatically advise us of zoning changes sought much in the same way that notification is given to government agencies. TIARA is recognized as being prepared to take whatever legal action is necessary to protect an ecosystem already fragile by 150 years of development.
We welcome new members who are interested in supporting our work. In addition, inasmuch as we are a volunteer organization entirely, we welcome people who would serve on our Board of Directors or committees. Information on joining is contained in this web site.
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