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Haliburton Shoreline Preservation Bylaw – Draft
- the County has introduced a significant shoreline protection bylaw proposal
- to view the draft – click here
- your DSLPOA Executive is engaged in this process
- if you have comments please forward to dragandsprucelakes@gmail.com
Destination Development Plan for Haliburton Highlands
- the County of Haliburton is undertaking a Destination Development Plan
- there will be a town hall meeting on this enabling public participation
- for information – click here
We all know septic health is key to our lake health. Good lake health is what we all want.
In support of that position, also held by the property owners throughout our area, the previous Dysart Council instituted a comprehensive septic inspection program. (click here). The current council is contemplating cutting back on that program. Your DSLPOA Executive has taken the position that we do NOT support a cut back, and will be formally communicating that position to the Council. See below for more information on the topic.
Individuals should feel free to directly express their opinions to Council –https://www.dysartetal.ca/portfolio-view/council/ .
1. Overview of the situation – Article from Haliburton Highlander:
(click on article to expand size for reading)
– from the CHA – click here
Ensure your political leaders know your views.
FOCA Elert – Jan 2020
- for the latest from FOCA – click here
- watershed management, great backyard bird count, 2020 fishing regs, and more…
Haliburton Highlands Land Trust
- Upcoming events – click here
- bird box building, wetlands and climate change, and more…
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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.