Mosquito Point (Town Island, Lake of the Woods), 2021

Private Collection, Winnipeg

Recognizing the importance of Town Island in the Lake of the Woods ecosystem, the Nature Conservancy of Canada, Canada's leading land conservation organization, with the help of grass roots stakeholders, struck a deal with the City of Kenora to acquire the undeveloped part of Town Island and save it from development risk. Fundraising for the acquisition is on-going and nearing completion. But for a children's summer camp which has operated on a small portion of the west side of the Island for 70 years, the Island will remain the largest, undeveloped piece of land in the northern basin of the lake. With the acquisition, the island will remain a sanctuary for eagles, unique flora and fauna, significant fish spawning, and remain available for the public and its historic users for wilderness camping. Proceeds from the sale of this painting, including Cowley Abbott’s selling commission, will go to the NCC in support of the Keep Town Island Wild Campaign.