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The CHA (Coalition of Haliburton Property Owners Associations) recently completed and published a comprehensive reporting on the health of our lakes in Haliburton County. DSLPOA is a member of CHA, and our two lakes are part of the report. DSLPOA purchased 50 copies of the full report, and they are available for sale at a […]

With the exception of the buoys marking the Milfoil weed bed, all the hazard “minions” have been replaced by the white wood markers.  It was decided to delay the removal of the four minions guarding the weed bed until sometime in October so that area is still highly visible to anyone trying stretch out the

DSLPOA Sailing Day 2019 great fun was had by all check out the pictures – click here Apple Sauce Project (SIRCH) excess local apples -> volunteers pick -> volunteers cook apple sauce -> freeze -> distribute to those in need great idea! for info – click here How healthy is your shoreline…? we all want

Being at the top of the Burnt River watershed, our lakes feel effects of the fall drawdown before the other lakes.  As hard as we try to avoid it, the reality is that 2019 boating season is coming to a close.  That means it’s time to start planning to remove our hazard buoys and replace

FOCA Elert for the latest from FOCA – click here electricity pricing, Federal election, and more! Environment Haliburton Enviro-Cafe ‘Talking about the Climate Crisis’ – click here Blue Green Algae (from CHA) be informed, be alert – click here   Happy Labour Day!! (please don’t tell me summer is over…)

Our position has prevailed. Rick Wesselman did a great job. Thank you to all for the support. The advantages of a strong, engaged Lake Association. (Note – unfortunately our councillor Larry Clarke voted contrary to our stated position. fyi his email address should you wish to communicate – lclarke@dysartetal.ca) FYI press coverage: Haliburton Highlander –

Further to our post of July 26, the Dysart Council is proceeding on a path to reverse its position to ban the use of Garlon (a strong herbicide to suppress plant growth) by Hydro One. DSLPOA along with the other lake associations in Dysart have taken the position that the original plan by Dysart to

Drag Lake Sailing Race on for August 17 – click here the buoys are out – practice time! FOCA News for the latest from FOCA – click here Lake Water Levels hot dry weather, and below average rainfall – lake levels will be dropping significantly to view updates – cewf.ca What’s On in Haliburton! for

Haliburton Gardening Guide share your expertise – click here Haliburton Highlands Health Radiothon HHHS fundraiser for new cardiograph – click here Fireworks…? some thoughts on the new rules for Dysart – click here DSLPOA Charitable Donation Thank You’s Abbey Retreat Centre – click here Woodlands Wildlife Sanctuary – click here Drag/Spruce Water Levels dropping, and

For the latest updates from FOCA – click here   Enjoy the weekend!