Boat Washing Station Survey

We are asking members to complete the following short survey (9 questions) to help us determine the viability of a central boat washing station. Boat Washing Survey ThanksSDRA Board

In Memoriam: Richard Parr Blake

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dick Blake (Richard Parr Blake) on November 3 rd, at his home in Guelph, Ontario. Dick died surrounded by his loving family at the age of 97 just days short of the 73rd anniversary of his marriage to h…

2016 Photo Contest

It's that time of year - time to share all of your best photos with everyone else! Submit Your Photos - it's quick and easy! We will accept photos until midnight on Sunday, November 6th. Prize money for winning photos:    1st Prize:  $50    2nd Prize: $…

Water Level Drop After Thanksgiving

Quinte Conservation has announced their schedule for removing logs at the various dams they control including Skootamatta Lake. They will be removing logs from our dam on or after October 10. This coincides with their commitment to leave the logs in the da…

Wind Turbines Update: Ontario Government Cancels LRP II process

On September 27th, 2016, the province cancelled Phase II of the Large Renewable Procurement process.  This is the process which includes proposals for wind turbines.  The Minister of Energy stated in a letter to the IESO that "Ontario will benefit from a r…

Bon Echo Area Residents Against Turbines (BEARAT) Event on Sunday

The townships of Addington Highlands and North Frontenac are the proposed locations for one of Canada's largest wind farms. BEARAT, hopes to help stop this from becoming a reality. Bon Echo Area Residents Against Turbines is a non-profit group that aims t…

Fireworks!

Firework – Saturday is the big night for our annual fireworks display. And the weather forecast is looking good. It will start at 8:30 pm sharp. The best vantage point is from the water in front of the Causeway. But the shoreline around the lake offers a g…

Options For Controlling Beavers

Dams and ponds created by beaver can sometimes be a nuisance on private land — flooding agricultural fields and forests, washing out roads and killing trees. This Extension Note, produced by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, provides information a…

Fire Ban Lifted

Hi all, due to the precipitation received over the weekend combined with the widespread precipitation yesterday and the forecasted higher humidity,  decreasing the risk of forest fires the fire ban will be lifted at 08:30Thursday morning. BonEcho park is …

Lake Festival and Luau!

Hi All,   Did you have a great Long Weekend? The weather cooperated. The lake was busy.   If you enjoyed the Long Weekend you are really going to enjoy next weekend! That is the Lake Festival followed this year by Ron and Ester's Pot Luck. Yup, all…