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Submit your best photos of fun times at Drag and Spruce Lakes (family moments, activities,
scenic views, etc.) and children’s drawings of lake adventures.
Please send to merla.russell@hotmail.com by March 15, 2026
Your contributions will help make this year’s directory extra special. Thank you!
Happy New Year!
Friendly reminder to pay your Membership Dues for 2026 - $40 for 2026.
We currently have 542 total properties on the Lakes of which 302 (65%) are members.
Your annual membership fees support the core operations and general programs of the Association. They do not directly fund our Eurasian Watermilfoil (EWM) control efforts.
EWM management is a targeted initiatives that relies entirely on separate, voluntary donations from property owners who wish to contribute specifically to this cause. If you’d like to support EWM control this year, please click here: EWM Donation
Benefits of DSLPOA Membership:
- Providing a sense of community
- Monitoring Lake Water Quality
- Raising awareness of new Invasive species and plans to address
- Participating in Lake Events and Activities
- Offering advice and assistance to Members
- Bringing concerns regarding Lake matters forward for discussion and action
- Belonging to a group that can express member’s concerns on Lake issues to local government and regulatory bodies
2026 Membership Fees are now due—renew today. Unchanged @ $40/year. Your continued support keeps our lake healthy, safe, and enjoyable for everyone.
Payments options:
- Online: https://www.dragandsprucelakes.ca/become-a-member/
- Select Pay Now for one-time payment or select Subscribe for annual recurring payments
- E-transfer (include your cottage address): dragandsprucelakes@gmail.com
Help Us Keep the Directory Current, we’re preparing the 2026 Lake Directory.
Please let us know about any changes since last year:
- Phone numbers, emails, or mailing addresses
- Cottage ownership transfers (Welcome to our new neighbors)
- Preferred name listings or other updates
Send an email to dslpoamembership@gmail.com with your changes.
2026 Stickers & Signs, your 2026 Stickers will be included in your Directory envelope. We are targeting the May long weekend for Directory pick up at the different boat launches. Further details will be provided closer to the date.
If you require a Sign and Sticker, reach out to your Area Representative, list here or send an email to dslpoamembership@gmail.com if your area does not have a representative.
Thank you for making our community awesome. See you on the water soon!
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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.