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Yes, autumn has arrived, and it’s time for all of us to focus on our multiple end of season tasks. It is also the time of year when the water levels of the lakes in the Trent-Severn reservoir system, including Drag and Spruce Lakes, are being drawn down to their winter set levels.
We have just had confirmed by the TSW that for this year, Drag/Spruce Lakes minimum water level will be 1 foot deeper than average – for comparison this is approximately equal to the level we normally see in early September. This is exactly in line with what our Association has been asking for.
Here is the current Drag/Spruce Lakes water level graph from TSW (note the levelling off of the current blue line vs the average red line):
For a more detailed explanation, continue reading here:
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We had been made aware of problems at the Sandy Cove Boat Launch with a drop off the edge of the concrete possibly doing damage to boats and trailers. When speaking with Murray Fearrey and Dennis Casey recently they said they would let Brian Nicholson at the works department know about the problem. It has been fixed and so should be safe for boat owners to use as the season draws to a close. Thanks to both of you for the quick response!
While it’s raining today, the leaves are starting to colour and it should be a beautiful fall, especially for the Studio Tour and Colour Fest on October 4-5 and 11-12 (Thanksgiving). Hope we see you up here soon – if you’re not fortunate enough to live here!
With our Municipal Elections coming up the end of October it is important for all of us waterfront property owners to be informed regarding our community and the natural environment. Please keep informed of the issues. There are 2 important all candidates meetings for us (click here), and opportunities to keep informed through the local papers (see under ‘Key Links’ for Highlander and Echo), and online playbacks of the interviews. Barb Bohlin will be attending these meetings if you have questions you’d like her to ask or submit your own questions.
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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.