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What’s coming in 2026 for our Let’s Get the Lead Out program to encourage Fish Lead Free. Caution: the below links show you the impact and struggles ingested lead has on a Loon and a Duck. 2026 Program Information: Did You Knows How You Can Make a Difference Where to Buy Lead Free Tackle New

Thank you to the local businesses who have contributed Prize donations for next year’s Get the Lead Out program to encourage Fish Lead Free. We are still seeking further Prize donations in the form of Gift Certificates, Artisan works of Art, etc.  Please consider helping. Reach out to Suzanne Montgomery 647-535-2538 for details.

FOCA Updates for the latest from FOCA – click here Notice of Dysart Public Meeting for info click here

Water Levels – update we have been advised by TSW that the power generating station at our outlet dam has been shut down to maximize our water conservation the latest drawdown forecast shows an improvement from the previous forecast – https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/trentsevern/info/infonet/rabattement-drawdown-forecast Dysart Encroachment Bylaw a reminder received from Dysart regarding winter storage “According to the

NOTE – TSW has just issued its latest 2-week drawdown forecast. It is showing a Drag/Spruce water level for Oct 5 projected to be 10 inches lower than our annual minimum. Assess the impacts to your boats/ docks/ water intakes. Water level graph – https://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/waterlevels/donnees-data?Id=41&lang=en&siteId=100419 Drawdown forecast – https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/trentsevern/info/infonet/rabattement-drawdown-forecast Hope for more rain.

In keeping with our obligations with Canada’s Private Buoy Regulations under the Canada Shipping Act, this is to notify that the 10 hazard buoys in Spruce Lake and Outlet Bay (HR4 through HR8, HT1 thru 5) have been removed for the season.   They have been replaced with lower profile white markers.  Once again, thanks to

FOCA UPDATES for the latest from FOCA – click here CEWF Annual Meeting this has been a challenging year for water levels learn more and have your questions answered at the CEWF ACM – in person or Zoom Saturday, Sept 6, 10 AM – Highland Hills United Church, Minden Zoom –  https://us04web.zoom.us/j/800799727  Meeting ID 800

ALERT: The TSW just issued its 2-week drawdown forecast (see link below). For Drag/Spruce Lakes the level forecast for Sept 8 is equal to lowest average annual water level, normally not experienced until mid-Oct. Depending on your individual circumstances you may need to take near term action. Shallow passages, docks, and boat ramp usage/ access