General

Hand-harvesting EWM

The EWM Working Group and a number of volunteers helped our commercial divers recently as they performed hand harvesting Eurasian Watermilfoil near Podmore Beach. We are offering the following bulletin as a record of our observations of this activity so that property owners will know what is involved and the hazards and safety controls that

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Shoreline Preservation Survey

Submit your views into the process – click here (note Aug 22 deadline for submission) SHORELINE PRESERVATION SURVEY “The County of Haliburton is blessed with many lakes that serve important environmental, economic and social roles. The lakes support a variety of aquatic species, flora and fauna. They support a vibrant tourism economy and are home

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Drag Lake Dam Update

FROM THE TSW: August 11, 2021 –As part of the historic program of investment into the infrastructure supporting the Trent-Severn Waterway, Parks Canada is moving forward with a full replacement of Drag Lake Dam South beginning in mid-August 2021. Work to replace Drag Lake Dam South will include the construction of two sluices, hydro intake

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EWM Initial Funding Goal Achieved!!!

Thank You. Thank You. Thank You.First off and most importantly, thank you to everyone who has contributed to theDSLPOA Eurasian Watermilfoil Fund! We’re thrilled to have reached our originalfundraising goal of $50,000. This achievement demonstrates that many propertyowners on Drag and Spruce Lakes care deeply about our lakes, fish population andwaterfowl. Your generosity is greatly

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EWM Updates – July 2021

One of the conditions of accepting a grant from the Haliburton County Development Corporation is that we provide regular progress reports regarding our project, the Identification and Control of Eurasian Watermilfoil in Drag and Spruce Lakes. Our first such report can be viewed under EWM Information (left hand column on website), or click here. One

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DSLPOA 2021 AGM – video recording

The DSLPOA AGM was held July 11/21 via Zoom. Thank you to all who attended. Good information on several topics, including our Eurasian Watermilfoil program. To view the recording click here – https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/V5VJQP8UjJoVgUKshnTfYx1X9OgWgeuNEm-q5nS6qetqyXJ-Eha5V8Iro0rVkfdb.5IsyKTU1l8BCWSah Password:   *^6V4qu.    (include the period) The recording expires in 60 days.

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