Drag & Spruce Lakes Property Owners Association

Our Milfoil Journey Continues...

Since 2020 the property owners on Spruce and Drag Lakes have joined forces in an effort to learn about Eurasian Watermilfoil (EWM) and determine the best way to manage its presence in our lakes. With a grant from the Haliburton County Development Corporation, the Drag and Spruce Lakes Property Owners' Association (DSLPOA) engaged Brad Brown, to produce a short video documenting our progress up to summer 2022. 

 

To view the video click on this link:  https://vimeo.com/810673970

 

If, after watching the video, you have questions about the DSLPOA EWM Program, send an email to DSLPOAEWM@gmail.com. Volunteer assignments are available from June through until the end of September. Donations to the EWM Fund can be made at any time - directions can be found at the top left of this website.

 

Jim Miners

Chair of the EWM Working Group

 

A Great Example...

...of the many benefits of having a strong lake association. In this case working with U-Links - go DSLPOA!

February Updates

FOCA

• for the latest from FOCA's February elert - click here

Shorelines

• we all understand the importance of our shorelines
• it is paramount to take individual ownership (irrespective of all the political logjams...)
• here is an initiative to help inform and implement (for more info click here):
• let's all do our part

 

Septic Inspection Program - Drag & Spruce

Received from Municipality of Dysart:

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Good Afternoon,

As you may be aware, the Septic Maintenance Inspection Program is moving into Area 4 of our Municipality this year. We will be completed inspection on properties located within 30m of a lake including the following lakes:

• Drag
• Spruce

We are in the early stages of scheduling, but in the coming weeks property owners in the affected areas will begin received their Initial Notice Letters. These letters will outline the assigned inspection dates, instructions on rescheduling, preparation instructions, fees, etc. These details and more can also be found on our website at dysartetal.ca/septicinspection.

We are looking for volunteers to complete their inspections throughout the week of May 8-12, 2023. These early inspections will be used as a training opportunity for our seasonal staff. We will be offering a 50% discount to properties that volunteer. The number of spots available for this will be determined based on the level of interest we get. Dates may be subject to change as well.

Please pass this message on to your members and have any interested parties contact us at septic@dysartetal.ca.

Thank you for your support!

Bri Quinn

Supervisor - Sewage System Maintenance Program

Building/ Septic Inspector

(705) 457-1740 x 636

Building Department / By-law Enforcement

FOCA January Elert

For the latest from FOCA - click here

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

All the best as we start 2023!

A quick reminder - as voted on by our membership, the annual DSLPOA fee is now $40.

As before, payments can be made online either with e-transfer (preferred) or PayPal. Refer to the upper right-hand corner of the website home page.

Also, we have a new membership form to be used for any changes in information. Refer to the left-hand column under DSLPOA INFO. The new form can be filled out online.

It's going to be a great year - enjoy!

 

FOCA December Elert

For the latest from FOCA - click here

Miscellaneous Info Updates

For your interest, these are several information updates recently received by DSLPOA:

Watersheds Canada

• who they are, and their programs - https://watersheds.ca/our-work/
• Concern re Bill 23 - https://watersheds.ca/save-our-shorelands/

Environment Haliburton AGM 

• Nov 24, 7 PM, Zoom - https://www.environmenthaliburton.org/
• register - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvfuGhrzgsEte7L9snx8ABZSv6AD7Rh_QU

Loons: A Cry from the Mist

• a new Cottage Life TV documentary
• https://tv.cottagelife.com/videos/?vid=6315391797112

Updates from FOCA

For the latest from FOCA, read the November 2022 Elert - click here

County of Haliburton Climate Action Engagement

 FROM HALIBURTON COUNTY:

"The County is developing a community-wide plan to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and prepare for a changing climate. This second engagement is intended to determine community support for the proposed draft actions within the County of Haliburton and its local municipalities’ control or influence and to further gauge the level of ambition for climate targets. By participating, you get to provide input on community-scale opportunities for change over the next eight years.

To participate, visit: haliburtonclimate2.ethelo.net

If you submit your survey between now and November 30th, you can be entered into a draw to win a FoodCycler!

Thank you in advance for your participation in the survey. We look forward to receiving your feedback."

Korey McKay
Climate Change Coordinator
County of Haliburton