How to identify and report findings of Eurasian Watermilfoil (EWM)
With the increased awareness and concerns about the appearance of the highly invasive Eurasian Watermilfioil in Drag and Spruce Lakes, many property owners are asking for assistance in identifying potential EWM outbreaks.
To help in this process, we have compiled a step by step identification guide – […]
IS THIS EURASIAN WATERMILFOIL?!?! Read More »
From the CHA:
This will affect your lake! Watch this Wednesday (see below)
As you know the C.H.A. with support from you our members has been encouraging the County to act to protect the natural shoreline we have left with a Shoreline Preservation by law In June 2018 the then Warden told us it was coming soon […]
Shoreline Preservation Bylaw Read More »
For the past few years, the Drag and Spruce Lakes Property Owners Association has been monitoring an outbreak of an invasive aquatic species, Eurasian Watermilfoil, in Drag Lake. This summer we took action to begin the defense of our lakes from this threat.
Our Lake Steward, Bert Bicknell, has completed one deployment of biodegradable matting on […]
Eurasian Watermilfoil Update for September 4 Read More »
The milfoil battle continues – DSLPOA fighting on your behalf.
More outbreaks have been identified, and our action plan is in place. From our Lake Steward:
Further to my report on the installation of matting over the original Harris Beach milfoil outbreak we have since been notified of & identified as Eurasian Milfoil 3 additional sites.(to view […]
Milfoil Update for Drag/Spruce Lakes Read More »
Eurasian Water Milfoil
Unfortunately, this invasive aquatic plant has taken hold in Drag/Spruce Lakes – this is serious
What is it? – click here
Update on DSLPOA actions to date – click here
We’re not done – more to come
We must pull together – the benefits of a strong property owners association
Stay tuned […]
Info Updates – Aug 22/20 Read More »
DSLPOA Golf Day Cancelled
Due to the restrictions of Covid 19 regarding golf courses, Wayne (Hussey) has decided to cancel Golf Day this summer, and is looking forward to seeing everyone in 2021. He is all set to organize this special day next year, but is hoping for a volunteer to help with the details . […]
Info Updates – Aug 2/20 Read More »
Fire Burn Update
from Dysart – “The County-wide, including Dysart et al has been lifted. Still No burning during the day.”
for the Dysart website – click here
be safe!
Stage 3 Covid Reopening – July 17/20
notice from the Ontario Government – click here
be safe!
SIRCH – looking for old phones and computers
can you […]
Info Updates – July 17/20 Read More »
Eurasian Milfoil
several people have been asking about identifying this invasive plant
FYI – click here
Lyme Disease
OK maybe this might be viewed as ‘piling on’ to our worries, but don’t forget it’s still here and serious – be aware
FYI – click here
Planet Haliburton
the latest episode – ‘How the Rich are stealing […]
Info Updates – July 3/20 Read More »
Received today from the MNRF:
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Thank you again for the productive call this past Friday and for your willingness to collaborate with us on outreach and education to reduce the likelihood of human-bear conflict.
I am writing this morning to provide an update on bear activity reported to MNRF and on our trapping […]
BEARS!
a bear is breaking into our cars! – http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/bear-culprit-in-car-break-ins-police-say?id=876&fbclid=IwAR2NZojmfC5V8VfPMAc86tOwG8MfuuQkKsxSGPmEmMFZWpFxbdhVF49eLxI
stay informed of what’s happening in your own neighborhood by participating in our DSLPOA Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/dslpoa/
advice from MNRF – click here
A Year to Remember…