Drag & Spruce Lakes Property Owners Association

EWM Grant and Fundraising News

In the spring of this year the Invasive Species Centre announced that funding for invasive species projects would be available through the MNR funded Invasive Species Action Fund. The DSLPOA submitted an application and we were informed recently that we have been awarded a $2,500 micro grant to Improve the Management of Large EWM Outbreaks and Enable Control of Small Outbreaks by Owners. Adding the grant to our EWM Fund will bring the fund total to just over $45,000, enough to cover 2024 Dive Week expenses and begin to grow the fund for 2025 activities.

 

Thanks again to all who have made a donation since last summer. To those who have yet to donate, our ability to continue our work next summer depends on your contribution. Visit the EWM Information at the left side of this page to remind yourself why this work is important and to make your donation. 

 

2024 Dive Week begins today. Our commercial dive team arrives tomorrow and will be joined on the water by Bob Heyes and a host of volunteers. Daily progress reports will be posted on our Facebook page, 

Our Community of Drag and Spruce Lakes.

 

KNOWN EWM LOCATIONS

 

Available on our website - click 'Location of Outbreaks' under EWM Information - https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1hQwcWgRmU5LQnPlgKIQSz3h9LEGpCnBk&ll=45.07865321676633%2C-78.41388106995218&z=14

 

DSLPOA SUMMER EVENTS!

We are so fortunate to have 3 events running this summer and we heartily thank the organizers.

SAILING REGATTA

• ALL SAILORS INVITED - Saturday, August 3, 1 PM (rain date Aug 4)
• start and finish off Sand Point
• trophy presentation/ food/ drinks at Taylor/Morgan beach near Sand Point
• handicap system used to account for all boat types

For details, email Greg Platt - [email protected]

CED HURD MILE SWIM

• Saturday, August 3
• Registration @ 9:30AM; Race @ 10AM

For information - [email protected]

GOLF DAY

• in the late summer/ early fall 
• STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS!

 

ENJOY!!

 

AGM TOMORROW!

See you tomorrow morning (July 7) at the Haliburton Legion (719 Mountain St)

• 8:30 AM for catching up with neighbors, coffee, Timbits, information tables, membership payments
• 9:30 AM meeting start
• 11:00 AM for Murray Fearrey post-meeting discussion and Q&A

SEE YOU THERE!

DSLPOA 2024 AGM - Meeting Documents

The Annual General Meeting of the members of the Drag and Spruce Lakes Property Owners Association (DSLPOA) will be held on Sunday July 7 at the Haliburton Legion located at 719 Mountain St, Haliburton. 

Registration for the AGM starts at 8:30 AM, with the AGM itself starting at 9:30 AM.  All property owners are invited to attend the AGM, however, only members in good standing are permitted to vote.  2024 fees can be paid at the meeting.

Following are the meeting materials -  the agenda, draft minutes from the 2023 AGM, 2023 financials, the motions that are expected to take place during the meeting, and a proxy form for those who can't attend and wish their votes registered by an appointed party:

AGENDA & Planned Motions - click here

2023 AGM Draft Minutes - click here

2023 Financials - click here

PROXY VOTE FORM - click here

 

SEE YOU THERE!

FOCA June Elert

For the latest from FOCA - click here

DSLPOA Notice of Annual General Meeting

NOTE: Arrive early so you have time to visit the inform tables for Eurasian Watermilfoil, Fire Prevention, Area Representatives, Membership and more.  This is also a great time to mingle with fellow property owners.

Pontoons for EWM

FOCA May Elert

For the latest from FOCA - click here

Hazard Buoy Update

Update.....

 

The Drag Lake buoys were deployed yesterday.  The ice misplaced the anchor for HW1 (seamount) and we're working on getting that buoy placed.

 

Thanks to Ryan Vincent and John Travaglini for their efforts to manage the Drag Lake buoys.

 

NOTE: For the locations of the hazard buoys - click here

(see left-hand column of this website under DSLPOA Info))

 

Let the Summer Begin!

Whether you think of this long weekend as Victoria Day Weekend, The May Two Four, Cottage Opening Weekend or the beginning of summer, it’s here. If a visit to your Haliburton waterfront property is in your plans, be advised that the blackflies and mosquitoes will be there to greet you. If you spend any time along your waterfront or on the water, you may see early signs of returning or new Eurasian Watermilfoil. No need for alarm - this is our new normal. The EWM Working Group is already prepping for spring surveillance and commercial diver assisted control activities (July 16-19). Once again our valued corps of volunteers will be at the ready to assist as needed.

If you need reminding or are new to our lakes we offer two short videos that will inform you about EWM:

 

U of Idaho research: https://youtu.be/oVHTW5xbIjs?si=sl18zgdUKPzj6bLd

 

DSLPOA video: https://vimeo.com/810673970

 

We also encourage you to visit the EWM resources at the top left of this website. Communicate with the Working Group by email as follows:

 

Rob Norris to report an outbreak - [email protected]

 

Dominique Binckly to volunteer - [email protected]

 

Jim Miners about fundraising - [email protected]

 

No matter what you call this weekend or where you spend it, be safe and enjoy it.