Ernie Crossland dedicated his life to the issues of Lake Simcoe, its watershed and the environment.  Ernie believed that while we continue to do what we can, we must also enable the youth and people of our communities with the education and tools to carry on this crucial task. In 2006 the Ernie and Jean Crossland Environmental Scholarship Fund was created to raise funds for students from the Lake Simcoe region watershed pursuing a post secondary education in Ontario studying the environment.