Join In

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Who can join?

The Friends of the Tay Watershed welcome your support for our activities to preserve the watershed and its related resources.

Our membership includes watershed residents of all ages, and residents of other areas who value the watershed and its environment. We also welcome lake and environmental organizations, and government and private organizations concerned with sustainable land use and the protection of these water resources.

In addition to supporting our association’s activities, your membership will ensure you receive timely and in-depth updates on these and related developments in the watershed, and, at times, invitations to participate.

Membership categories

  • Individual Membership: $20.00 CAD
  • Family Membership: $40.00 CAD
  • Organization Membership: $25.00 CAD
  • Sustaining Corporate Membership: $200.00 CAD

How to apply

Online

Complete our online application form. You can pay your membership fee by PayPal or credit card.

By Mail

Fill in the  Fillable Membership Form, save it on your computer and email it to the address below, using one of the following payment methods:

  • Payment by cheque
    Include a cheque with your application, made out to Friends of the Tay Watershed.
  • Payment by e-Transfer
    You can also send us an e-transfer after mailing your application.
Mailing address
Friends of the Tay Watershed
P.O. Box 2065
57 Foster Street
Perth, ON
K7H 3M9

We accept e-transfers via auto-deposit so that your transfer will be deposited automatically, without the need for a security question and answer.

Here’s how to pay by e-transfer:

  1. Sign into online banking for your account.
  2. Go to Interac e-transfer for recipient.
  3. Add new recipient.
  4. When asked for a name, enter Friends of the Tay Watershed.
  5. For email, enter transfer@taywatershed.ca
  6. For the security question and answer (if asked) put “none.”
  7. Under “details of payment”, describe what you’re paying for, e.g., membership renewal for (your name ). If paying for more than one person, please include both names.
  8. Note confirmation and reference numbers for follow-up should it be needed.

The Friends of the Tay Watershed rely on donations to cover much of our operating expenditures, and our programs to protect the watershed and our  Water Guardian Bursary for deserving local students.

Our other sources of revenue include membership fees, fundraisers and grants. We also rely heavily on volunteer efforts to carry out our programs.

All donations are appreciated and wisely used. We will provide tax receipts for all donations of $10 or more.

Please consider becoming a donor to the Friends of the Tay Watershed to help protect the long-term health of this vital resource. 

How to Donate

  1. Send a cheque along with your name and address to:
    Friends of the Tay Watershed
    P.O. Box 2065
    57 Foster Street
    Perth, ON
    K7H 3M9
  1. Donate securely online through Canada Helps by completing the form below:

The 'Friends' are always looking for volunteers to help with our program. If you would like to donate your talents to this worthwhile cause, please indicate your interest below.

Our members and volunteers include watershed residents of all ages, and residents of other areas who value the watershed and its environment. 


Take our Water Guardian—the Great Blue Heron—with you wherever you go and spread the love!