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DSLPOA 2017 Directory
The 2017 Directories have been mailed to all members in good standing for 2016. If anyone has not received their Directory, or if there are any corrections to member information, please send us an email at dragandsprucelakes@gmail.com.
There is a wealth of good information in the Directory – to see online – click here. (Phone numbers have not been included online for privacy reasons).
Bats
Bats are our good friends, but unfortunately their populations are declining. You can help – as part of an ongoing study, please report your bat sightings this summer. For all the information – click here.
Lost Rafts
Our lake water levels were high again this spring, and there have been a number of reports of wayward docks having floated away. GOOD NEWS – so far all the docks reported missing by our members have been found. One of the many benefits of a strong property owners association!
Trash Talk
"A waste-free Ontario – Achievable or Delusional" – Enviro-Cafe, June 13 – click here
Now, come onnnn summer!!
Wayward Dock – missing from Bonham's Bay, 8'x 20' dock section, tan color, rails at one end for attaching swim ladder. If you have seen this floating somewhere, please contact Bert - babert83@aol.com or 705 457 2476 or 905 668 7113.
OPP Flood Warning – click here
FOCA Long Weekend Elert – click here
- Safety and Risk Management – high water, emergency response
- Policy Updates – electricity pricing, dock and boathouse permits
- Lake Environments – biodiversity, ticks
- and more
Opening time for the season is here!
A collection of recent information updates:
Responsible Renting – important information for owners and renters to help protect our lake (courtesy of CHA) – click here
MNRF Publications – a very useful set of information – click here
- 2017 Fishing Regulations, Healthy Waterfronts, Aquatic Invasive Species, and more
General Interest (articles from CHA)
- Dockside Dragons – click here
- Meeting Hershe the Moose – click here
- Haliburton Sewage Plant Expansion – click here
- Stay Afloat – click here
The Big Weekend is Here – Enjoy!!
Dawn of a new day
May 17, 2017
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Land Acknowledgement
We respectfully acknowledge that the County of Haliburton is located on Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig territory, and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations, which are Curve Lake, Rama, Hiawatha, Alderville, Scugog Island, Beausoleil and Georgina Island First Nations.
We acknowledge a shared presence of Indigenous nations throughout the area, and recognize its original, Indigenous inhabitants as the stewards of its lands and waters since time immemorial.