Our first step towards a Lake Plan was a questionnaire in 2008. The survey results indicate that the majority of survey respondents:

• has owned and resided in a seasonal lakefront cottage for between 30-50 years
• has either public road or privately maintained road access
• uses a septic system that is between 10-20 years old
• supports a periodic inspection program
• supports regulations that would increase septic system set back
• considers the minimum lot frontage of 200 feet to be appropriate
• would prefer to have size limits imposed on existing property redevelopment to between 2,000 and 3,000 square feet
• would prefer to limit building height to a maximum of two storeys
• would exempt garages and sheds from lot building requirements
• have concerns about rising property taxes but do not want commercial development on the lake
• support regulating the height and width of boathouses
• would prohibit boathouses on lots with less than 100 foot frontage
• appreciates the natural beauty of a lake which is not overly developed, has good summer access and good swimming conditions, yet is close to town
• considers peace and tranquility on the lake to be of prime importance
• considers water quality to be of major importance
• have concerns that it may have deteriorated over time due to septic malfunction, fertilizer and pesticide use, as well as boat engine pollution
• have concerns about the impact of algae growth and excessive wake on the recreational enjoyment of the lake
• would like to have annual water sample testing carried out by the District
• are prepared to fund such testing if District will not
• consider that unrestricted boating on the lake could prove to be detrimental
• is not really sure of the best way to prevent this
• would like to see speed restrictions and boating regulations enforced by the proper authorities

 Click here to see more detailed results.

As reported at the 2010 AGM, the executive recommend that we take a slower approach to the formulation of a Lake Plan than had previously been considereed.  We consulted with other cottage associations and now acknowledge that for a lake plan to be effective, it must be supported unanimously by all lake residents, a very difficult requirement given individual expectations.

We are trying to select the most pressing issues to our membership and, after due consultation, prepare a draft proposal for discussion by all.  As each item is approved, it will become a part of our lake plan.

It will take a few years to achieve our goal and in reality we find that it is always a "work in progress".  In the end, though, the effort will be worthwhile.

First priorities are:

• establish a policy regarding recreational water use, (to see, choose the "Recreational Water Use" tab to your left)
  • establish "Cottage Watch" - coming soon
  • establish a land development policy - coming soon