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NOTICE – Enhanced Security at Landfills
The Township of Algonquin Highlands takes workplace safety very seriously and is committed to providing workspaces that are safe and harassment-free. Sadly, incidents of worker harassment have been on the rise, particularly at our Waste Disposal Sites. There have been increased incidents of illegal dumping, failure to pay applicable fees, dumping without authorization, damage to property, theft, and other by-law infractions. In an increasing number of situations, attempts by landfill workers to manage these situations are met with verbal abuse, harassment and threats. This is unacceptable..
Water Level Forecast – March 23, 2020
TSW Posts First Water Management Update of the Season
Today the TSW has posted their first water management update of the season. We have seen and will continue to see significant rainfall and the snowpack melting over the reservoir area resulting in increased river flows and lake level increases. We are also expecting more precipitation events.
With ice still on the lakes we will again be facing ice sheets moving in the wind and impacting shorelines. As TSW points out residents must be prepared for ice flows impacting shorelines and related structures.
In some of the southern reservoirs in the Central Lakes area of northern Peterborough County, including Jacks, Crystal, Mississagua and Eels lakes, TSW has already begun log adjustments as the snow melt has proceeded. In some hard to fill reservoirs in the Gull and Burnt basins log operations have also begun based on daily analysis of levels, melt rates and flows.
We are entering a period when the need to fill lakes and reservoirs by late May must be balanced against the priority focus of minimizing the risk of flooding associated with the combination of extreme spring rainfall events and snowmelt. Given the experience in recent years, particularly in 2013 and 2017, with extreme spring rainfall events and flooding, TSW will be actively managing levels and flows.
The TSW water management team continues to manage based on the daily analysis of the latest data on water levels and flows, precipitation, snowpack melt rates, and weather forecasts.
To view the March 23, 2020 TSW update – click here
To view the TSW website – click here
Our Events
Here are the 2019 Photo Contest Winning Photos
SPONSORED BY
Trillium Team
Royal LePage Lakes of Haliburton
We have some very talented photographers out there, some stunning pictures of the special place we live and play in. The pictures can be viewed on our Instagram Page, take a minute or two to have a look.
We are fortunate to have a very qualified judge for this contest in our very own MBC Member and Mayor of Algonquin Highlands, Carol Moffat. Carol has chosen photography as her art and she happens to be very good at it. So here are her choices in the four categories we had submissions for. Winners will receive a $50.00 Gift Certificate for Rhubarb in Carnarvon.
Congratulations to all the winners and a huge thank you to all who submitted some wonderful pictures.
Action:
Shawn skates
Photographer: Rebekah Chevalier Location: Beech Lake
Landscape:
The First Freeze of Winter
Photographer: Kim Lockhart Location: Maple Lake
Life on the Lake:
Ryley and Grampa
Life on the Lake:
Fly fishing at Little Cameron Lake
Nature:
Loon family 2018
Shawn skates by Rebekah Chevalier
This photo is simple and draws the viewer in because the skater is heading away. The lake is smooth, the light is interesting and the skater’s shadow on the ice gives the image an added impact.
The First Freeze of Winter by Kim Lockhart
There’s something otherworldly about this image – the low angle provides an intriguing perspective and the little dots of snow on the ice add a bit of fun. What really wraps this image up is the gentle pink reflection in the ice that you can’t really see in the sky … but it’s there! A bit of editing to straighten the horizon would make this very worthy of framing.
Ryley and Grampa by Morgan Baker
This is an iconic memory-maker and the conversion to B&W simplifies the image to capture the real purpose: relationships. If this photo had been left in full colour, it would have had less to say.
Fly fishing at Little Cameron Lake by Sally Howson
Again, the simplicity of this image says it all – a man, a boat, a lake. In contrast to my comments about the photo above, the colour in this image IS what makes it great, and the way the light catches the fishing line is an eye-catcher. However, the it appears a bit low-resolution so that detracts a bit.
Loon family 2018 by Kathleen Bowser
Well, what can we say? Loon chicks don’t often thrive so when they do, it’s a thrill. I also know that this year’s Beech Lake chick didn’t make it so we hold last year’s in high regard! The focus on this photo is a bit soft but it’s still a good capture since loons are hard to photograph in the first place. The little grey fuzzies are hard to resist. Let’s remember our loons in the spring when boat wakes and other factors threaten the nests.
Carol, thank you so much for your efforts with our contest. You picked some wonderful shots that
reflect the spirit of the MBC Lakes. And to Team Trillium, thank you for your generosity.
MBC Lakes Photo Contest is sponsored by:
The MBC Lakes Corn Roast & BBQ,
Saturday August 24, 2019 was a HUGE success !!!
Thank you all who participated in our event.
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Maple, Beech and Cameron Lakes Aerial Photos
Little Cameron Lake (First Lake) Stats
Co-ordinates: Lat. 45° 12′ Long. 78° 65′
Little Cameron Lake is located north of Carnarvon Ontario along Barry’s Line Road in Haliburton County.
Elevation (above sea level) 329m
Maximum Depth 9.8m
Mean Depth 4.8m
Surface Area 18ha
Perimeter 2.4km
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