General

Water Levels – update

we have been advised by TSW that the power generating station at our outlet dam has been shut down to maximize our water conservation
the latest drawdown forecast shows an improvement from the previous forecast – https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/trentsevern/info/infonet/rabattement-drawdown-forecast

Dysart Encroachment Bylaw

a reminder received from Dysart regarding winter storage
“According to the Dysart Et […]

NOTE – TSW has just issued its latest 2-week drawdown forecast. It is showing a Drag/Spruce water level for Oct 5 projected to be 10 inches lower than our annual minimum. Assess the impacts to your boats/ docks/ water intakes.

Water level graph – https://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/waterlevels/donnees-data?Id=41&lang=en&siteId=100419

Drawdown forecast – https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/trentsevern/info/infonet/rabattement-drawdown-forecast

Hope for more […]

In keeping with our obligations with Canada’s Private Buoy Regulations under the Canada Shipping Act, this is to notify that the 10 hazard buoys in Spruce Lake and Outlet Bay (HR4 through HR8, HT1 thru 5) have been removed for the season.   They have been replaced with lower profile white markers.  Once again, thanks to […]

FOCA UPDATES

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CEWF Annual Meeting

this has been a challenging year for water levels
learn more and have your questions answered at the CEWF ACM – in person or Zoom
Saturday, Sept 6, 10 AM – Highland Hills United Church, Minden
Zoom –  https://us04web.zoom.us/j/800799727  Meeting ID […]

ALERT: The TSW just issued its 2-week drawdown forecast (see link below).

For Drag/Spruce Lakes the level forecast for Sept 8 is equal to lowest average annual water level, normally not experienced until mid-Oct.

Depending on your individual circumstances you may need to take near term action. Shallow passages, docks, and boat ramp usage/ access will all […]

Update from CEWF (cewf.ca)
IMPORTANT

PROPERTY OWNERS NEED TO BE AWARE OF UNUSUALLY LOW WATER LEVELS AND PLAN ACCORDINGLY

Water Levels through out the reservoir area are very low for the date. In most cases our levels are what we would expect in early to mid-September. As a result, we need to be ready to take our fall […]

Invading Species Awareness Event on August 16th

In 2022 and 2023 Ontario Invading Species Awareness Program staff held aquatic Invading species events at the Sandy Cove boat launch. They arrived with samples of invading species, and lots of handouts.

We have invited them back this year and they will be at the Sandy Cove boat launch from […]