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Wildfires are an ongoing  threat in forested areas. Haliburton and Drag Lake are not immune. Learn what you can do to lower the fire risk and keep your family, property and community safe. Join us Wed September 18 7-8 pm for a  Zoom lecture by Ken Cox of Ontario’s Ministry of Natural resources and Forestry. See […]

As you probably are aware, Drag/Spruce Lakes are part of the Trent-Severn Waterway water management system. TSW, as part of Parks Canada, manages our water levels via their dam at our outlet. To advocate for our interests in how the water is managed, DSLPOA is a member of CEWF – see below for a description

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Due to a family emergency and medical issues I have not been able to be out on the water since mid June to collect data for the Drag Lake Loon Survey. I live at the entrance to Bonhams Bay and have happily been able to follow the loon family with one chick at the south end

The annual Drag Lake sailing regatta was held on Saturday August 3rd. We had a nice turnout of 7 boats ranging from lasers to Hobie cats. The wind conditions were quite variable, challenging the racers to adapt. After adjusting for handicaps, the results were as follows: In first place, we had Greg Platt, Zoe Platt

For the latest from FOCA – click here FYI: if you are not aware, you may find this advertised internet offer interesting. As a FOCA member, we qualify for a $10 discount – $45/month, free, no-risk 30 day trial https://www.rogers.com/mobility/5g-home-internet   ENJOY THE LONG WEEKEND!!!  

DSLPOA 2024 AGM the DSLPOA AGM was held July 7, 2024 to view the minutes – click here Environment Haliburton – ‘The Burning Question’  Haliburton has a garbage disposal problem – incineration has been proposed get informed on the topic – register here  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctfuyrqTovHtSZXe8TaswrCHZgpaUOefhr#/registration Phragmites another invasive challenge in Ontario Drag/Spruce have only minor outbreaks

In the spring of this year the Invasive Species Centre announced that funding for invasive species projects would be available through the MNR funded Invasive Species Action Fund. The DSLPOA submitted an application and we were informed recently that we have been awarded a $2,500 micro grant to Improve the Management of Large EWM Outbreaks

We are so fortunate to have 3 events running this summer and we heartily thank the organizers. SAILING REGATTA ALL SAILORS INVITED – Saturday, August 3, 1 PM (rain date Aug 4) start and finish off Sand Point trophy presentation/ food/ drinks at Taylor/Morgan beach near Sand Point handicap system used to account for all

See you tomorrow morning (July 7) at the Haliburton Legion (719 Mountain St) 8:30 AM for catching up with neighbors, coffee, Timbits, information tables, membership payments 9:30 AM meeting start 11:00 AM for Murray Fearrey post-meeting discussion and Q&A SEE YOU THERE!