Podmore Beach – can you help?
We drove past our wonderful Podmore Beach yesterday and noticed that the 6 picnic tables are still on the sand. They are usually taken up to the grassy area and put upright against a tree for the winter to help preserve them and keep them out of the water in […]
Info Updates – Oct 12/19 Read More »
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 […]
Lake Health Report – Drag & Spruce Read More »
With the exception of the buoys marking the Milfoil weed bed, all the hazard “minions” have been replaced by the white wood markers.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 […]
Hazard Buoys – Removal Update Read More »
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 […]
Info Updates – Sep 11/19 Read More »
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 […]
Call for Volunteers – Hazard Buoys Read More »
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…)
Info Updates – Aug 29/19 Read More »
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 – http://thehighlander.ca/2019/08/27/lake-associations-push-dysart-to-keep-garlon-ban/?fbclid=IwAR3tk2Ak1_UzIIj-URmJOPnIzJn9vCItM3nk9DEl6Yd9Qc4DNclBlEuG3vw
My Haliburton […]
Herbicide Banned in Dysart Read More »
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 […]
Hydro One Herbicide Use – Update Read More »
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 […]
Info Updates – Aug 15/19 Read More »
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 –
Info Updates – Aug 11/19 Read More »