Thursday February 23, 2012

Proposed Hydro Project at Buttermilk Falls

Buttermilk Falls

An article recently appeared in the Minden Times describing a proposed hydro project at Buttermilk Falls.  This article is attached so you can read the details, however the Association Board has met to discuss the situation.  We have decided to form a sub-committee, led by Rick Ronchka, to ensure we have focus on this project [...]

Giant Hogweed – this stuff is NASTY!

This past weekend I attended the Annual General Meeting for the Coalition of Haliburton Associations.  There were many interesting topics covered, but there was one thing I wanted to draw your attention to right away.  There was a presentation done on various types of “invaders” and one in particular jumped out at me – Giant [...]

Secchi Readings – Measuring our Water Clarity

Secci-reading

The Ministry of Environment and Energy (MOEE) monitors Ontario’s recreational lakes in partnership with cottagers and residents. The goal of the Lake Partner Program is to create a valuable, long-term database to evaluate the nutrient status of Ontario’s inland lakes. The lakes’ nutrient status will reflect land use changes in the watershed and assist in [...]