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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”

An Invite to CLPOA Environment Planning Meeting – Wally’s Pub

Dear Subscribers, I wish to advise you of an upcoming planning meeting of the CLPOA Environment Committee to be held at Wally’s Pub at 9:30 in the morning, Friday, May 31, 2024. If you have an interest in the environment and “love your lake”, perhaps you might attend and see what it is all about.Continue reading “An Invite to CLPOA Environment Planning Meeting – Wally’s Pub”