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Chandos Lake Low Water Level Report

Hi folks, It has been a long time between posts……I hope everyone is doing well and that your days are are merry and bright…… The topic of low lake water levels is of strong interest these days.  Of course, the main issue is the lack of precipitation, but the less obvious result of this isContinue reading “Chandos Lake Low Water Level Report”

Radon Mitigation now in the Ontario Building Code

As many visitors to this site know, there is a tab discussing the issue of Radon gas being a concern in the Canadian Shield. It is the number one cause of Lung Cancer after smoking, and anyone living on Chandos year round should be aware of the their Radon levels. In Ontario, new builds areContinue reading “Radon Mitigation now in the Ontario Building Code”

Am I Allowed a Rant?

Well, if you’ll indulge me, I have a couple of things to beat the drums on. The First is Water Bombers.  Apparently during WWII Canada built 1 Lancaster bomber a day as part of its war effort.  Let’s muster the same sort of urgency and commitment to fight our national forest fire threat! It isContinue reading “Am I Allowed a Rant?”

CLPOA Fire Preparedness and Pump Demonstration, Sunday July 6, 10:00 AM at GBM

Hello all, The CLPOA Environment Committee is hosting a Fire Preparedness meeting at Gilmour Bay Marina on Sunday, July 6 at 10:00 am. Please see the complete agenda here. 2 different types of personal fire pumps will be demonstrated. As well, The North Kawartha Fire and Rescue Service (NKFRS) will be in attendance to talkContinue reading “CLPOA Fire Preparedness and Pump Demonstration, Sunday July 6, 10:00 AM at GBM”

A note on the Ice-Out Date and a primer on ice formation

Notes on Ice-Out at Chandos Historically, for the last 40 years or so, we have declared “Ice-Out” based on The Main Lake appearing to be ice free.  It is apparent, especially this year, that it is not a perfect proxy for the entire lake. As you know Chandos has 3 major bays (Gilmour, South, West)Continue reading “A note on the Ice-Out Date and a primer on ice formation”

Chandos Lake Fire Preparedness Plan Update

Dear Subscribers, As most of you know, since last fall we have been working on a plan to organize a cottagers’ wildfire response through the lake association. The plan was fairly ambitious, and was modeled on what other lake associations have done. We did do a limited survey of followers of this blog and theContinue reading “Chandos Lake Fire Preparedness Plan Update”

Muskoka Report Card 2023

Hi all Chandos Folk, The Muskoka Watershed Report Card, produced every five years by the Muskoka Watershed Council, scientifically assesses Muskoka’s watershed health. It educates residents and decision-makers about water and land conditions, enabling sustainable practices to bolster the strength of our remarkable natural environment. This is essential for our way of life and economy.Continue reading “Muskoka Report Card 2023”

Fire Preparedness Results

Thanks so much to everyone who participated in this informal survey. We have received 21 responses to our Fire Preparedness Survey….. Here are the more significant results: This is a very small survey, and maybe, as has been suggested, we should put it to the membership as a whole?  But certainly there is an overwhelmingContinue reading “Fire Preparedness Results”