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Hazard Buoy Update Thanks to the efforts of John Travaglini and Ryan Vincent, the 7 buoys in Drag Lake were deployed on Saturday.  Another reminder to avoid the Eurasian Milfoil weed bed off Harris Beach.  This invasive species can spread easily and reports are already being received of pieces being seen floating in other parts […]

The MNR have given us approval to proceed with laying down biodegradable matting over the Eurasian Milfoil weed bed off Harris Beach during a window of time between July 16 & Oct 1. Based on advice from Trent University we hope this will retard the weed growth & minimize the proliferation of excessive growth as

FOCA for the latest updates – click here Environment Haliburton Zoom meeting – The Transformational Moment click on image below to view details Planet Haliburton Canoe FM – Vaccine Resistance and the Covid-19 Pandemic click on image below to view details   Drag Lake Dam as a reminder, the 2 dams (North and South) controlling

With the assistance of Stan Consky and Kathy Wesselman, we were able to start deploying the hazard buoys on Sunday.  The plan was to start with the easy ones in Spruce Lake and Outlet Bay since in the previous two years the breakup of the ice hadn’t moved the weights.  The 7 locations in Drag

FOCA Elert – May 2020 all the latest from FOCA – click here Drag/Spruce Water Levels the TSW delayed filling the lakes this spring as a preventative measure against potential flooding the levels are now being brought up – we'll need some rain! click on the image below for current status: Happy & Safe Long

Message from the Mayor Regarding Seasonal Residents These last few months have been trying times for all. We were initially told the closures and restrictions would only be a couple of weeks, but as the reality of the Covid-19 pandemic became clearer, it was necessary for the Province to continue with the safety measures they had

Catching up on reading materials and ideas for outdoor family activities during these challenging times…enjoy! Download iNaturalist and learn the flora and fauna on your property! – https://www.inaturalist.org/ Use ebird and tally the birds that visit your neighbourhood! https://ebird.org/canada/home Frogwatch – https://www.naturewatch.ca/frogwatch/ The Turtle Tally – http://www.torontozoo.com/adoptapond/turtletally What you need to know about your Septic System – Planet Haliburton

FOCA Elert Apr 2020 for the latest from FOCA – click here Covid-19 update short term cottage rentals and more! Be Healthy…Stay Safe

HHFHT Letter to Seasonal Residents an important message re COVID-19 – click here HHHS appeal for support healthcare workers needed – click here CEWF Update on Lake Levels it's that time of year when the snow is melting and the lakes are filling – click here FOCA Elert March 2020 for the latest from FOCA

The Executive of the DSLPOA fully supports the CHA's various initiatives to achieve healthy lakes. One key indicator to a long term healthy lake is to have 75% of the shoreline in its natural state. In that regard, the property owners on the three lakes that comprise our DSLPOA community have some work to do.