Resources and Links
Lake Environment
Stewardship
Water
- Lake Partner Program: Historical Secchi, Phosphorus and Calcium data
- Buckshot Lake Watershed Watch Report 2015
- Buckshot Lake Environment Report 2009
- Lake Links 2021 Workshop, including access to the Lake Protection Workbook
- Dorset Environmental Science Centre Lake Partner Program
- Water Rangers Guardians
- Mississippi Conservation Authority
Fish
Climate Change
Invasive Species
Eurasian Water-Milfoil
Fireworks
Over the years, concerns have been expressed at various AGM's about fireworks at the lake. As with many things, there are those who enjoy, those who don't, and many in between. Along with the spectacular visual displays, there are noise and chemical polluting effects to be considered, and possible fire risks. Our townships do not allow fireworks during a fire ban, for obvious reasons, and the flying fire lanterns are prohibited at all times. There is now quite a bit of information available on polluting effects of fireworks, products that are designed to be cleaner, and some indications on the frequency of fireworks displays above which chemical pollution problems become serious. In the interest of promoting a better understanding of the issues, links to some of this information are listed below, along with a letter, "Thoughts on Fireworks at the Lake", from one of your lake neighbours discussing the issue. Comments to [email protected] are welcome.
- Thoughts on Fireworks at the Lake
- FOCA: Fireworks and Flying Lanterns
- Backcountry Attitude: Fireworks - Cheap Thrills with Toxic Consequences
- Fireworks: Clear Lake, Muskoka
- Pyrotechnics for the Planet
- Our Prettiest Pollutant
- Fireworks: Environmental, Wildlife and Property Issues
- Festive Fireworks Create Harmful Pall of Pollution
Algonquin Land Claims
Up to date information is available from FOCA here Archived information is below
