La Jour de la Nuit

La Jour de la Nuit

“La jour de la nuit” took place between 9-10 pm on Sunday, August 6, 2023 All lake residents were encouraged to turn out our lights and enjoy the dark night sky. Fortunately, the sky was partly clear and the stars came out to quietly remind us we are all...
Blue Green Algae in Clear Lake

Blue Green Algae in Clear Lake

The Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks – Peterborough District has alerted the Township of Douro-Dummer that a bloom of Blue-Green Algae has been confirmed in the vicinity of Dunford Road in Clear Lake. Information regarding the bloom is available on the...
Should You be Removing Weeds from the Lake?

Should You be Removing Weeds from the Lake?

Algae blooms and invasive plants, such as the Eurasian Water-Milfoil and Starry Stonewart, what can you do? A recent article in Cottage life highlights our changing lake environment and what can, or should, you be doing about it. Read the Cottage Life Article...
Watersheds Canada Natural Edge program

Watersheds Canada Natural Edge program

Once again this season, Environment Council is assisting Kawartha Lake Stewards Assoc in delivering the Watersheds Canada Natural Edge program to our lakes. This is a great opportunity for waterfront owners to restore their shorelands to a more natural state to help...
Seedlings Report

Seedlings Report

Way to go USLA! Our members have planted over 1500 trees since early May 2023. Trees were made available to members that signed up by end of May. There are still a few white pine, cedar, red maple and white oak trees left for those that still want to replace a few...
Free white pine seedlings for USLA members

Free white pine seedlings for USLA members

If you join the USLA by the end of May, you’ll receive a free white pine seedling! Any extra seedlings will be sold for a donation to the USLA. Pickup Details: This content is available to USLA members only. Please login or Join the USLA Please refresh your...