In the last PLCA membership survey we had 54 responses from our membership of roughly 275 at that time, which equates to about a 20% response rate. In the survey world that is pretty good! The commentary is based on the results from those respondents. Here is a summary of the key findings.
Read MoreHurry up and register, the derby is coming up fast! This year, unfortunately, there will be no gathering at the Paudash Lake Marina. Nonetheless, we will still have a great fishing derby, using a new format. On July 11th, catch and keep as many rock bass as you can, from sun-up to sun-down and post a photo of all your fish to our Facebook page. Prize: gift certificates to the Paudash Lake Marina!
Read MoreAs COVID-19 protocols continue, your Board has decided to not publish a Newsletter this season, thus our first “Summer” President’s Message. Click on this blog post to read about upcoming events, changes to annual events, updates on community happenings, and more.
Read MoreThe North Hastings Community Fish Hatchery would normally be holding a fundraiser around this time of year but due to the COVID-19 they can’t, so they’re reaching out to the community for support.
Read MorePLCA and Bancroft Area Stewardship Council would like to congratulate Sarah Coupland, the winner of the Shoreline Rehabilitation Contest! Sarah, who has a property on Lower Paudash, wins an assessment from a professional forester, and planting of up to 100 trees and/or shrubs. The planting will take place in May 2020.
Read MoreIs your property contributing to the health of our lake? Win a chance to rehabilitate your lakefront! Deadline for entry April 15, 2020
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Greetings PLCA members! This is the 3rd winter doing my “President’s Message”. It is the first time I have had to do so without the guidance of Jim Sangster. As you may already know, Jim passed away suddenly during the Christmas Holidays at his and his wife Molly’s home on the lake.
Read MoreSaturday, August 3rd Noon – 4pm at North Bay Beach (No Rain Date). Bring the whole family for a day of fun and competition! Pre-registration is easier than ever, just complete the online form; it only takes 2 minutes!
Read MoreWith the increased focus on green energy and the desire to keep our planet clean, electric vehicles (EVs) certainly have their appeal. However, as cottage owners, many people are concerned about whether or not they will be able to make the distance in an EV. And then there’s the concern about how and where to charge.
Read MoreLake trout are often compared to the “canary in the coal mine”; our early warning of oxygen starved, polluted water. I took these concerns to David Flowers, the area Fish Biologist in Minden; Bob Bergman, the head Fish Biologist at the provincial office in Peterborough, and Peter Schleifenbaum at Haliburton Forest where the issue had already been addressed.
Read MoreGet all the FOCA updates here: Lake Partner Program, invasive species update, broadband cellular service news, fighting forest fires, rural health care, property taxes and energy prices, and more…
Read MoreYour Board has purchased this report about our lake and Haliburton lakes. We are making a bound hard copy available to all of our members, free of charge. To save on mailing costs we are asking you to pick up your copy at ‘Landing Point Marine’
Read MoreKnowing what to pick is vital. I learned at an early age not to mix purple flowering raspberries in with the regular raspberries that I was sent to go pick… We gathered chokecherries from the bushes and pin cherries for jams and jellies, as well.
Read MoreLove art? Make sure you stop by the Art gallery of Bancroft!
Read MoreThe weather was absolutely perfect for celebrating Canada’s birthday on the water! Tracy Pastic and Doug Foell were there to document it all in photos - check them out! See anyone you know?
Read MoreWe are pleased to note that the Municipality of Highlands East is entering into the third season of the septic system maintenance program (SMP). A total of 228 properties were visited and inspected on Lower Paudash last season. The risk ratings were as follows…
Read MoreLake health report, summer events, lake trout, short term rentals, and more…
Read MoreThere's so much fun to be had on the lake this summer! Make sure you check out the events below and add them to your calendar! It all starts July 1st, with our annual Canada Day boat parade and social!
Read MoreEveryone loves the annual Don Thomas Memorial Rock Bass Derby! This year youths 2-18 can challenge themselves to catch as many rock bass as possible on Saturday July 6th, from 9am-noon at the Paudash Lake Marina. Participants will receive prizes and a certificate for helping protect Paudash Lake’s game fish. Registration is easier than ever, just complete the online form; it only takes 2 minutes!
Read MoreGreetings PLCA members! As we did last winter, your board is foregoing a full newsletter and this letter will update you on the ongoing work of PLCA and ‘what’s happening’ on your lake. A spring newsletter will be done as usual.
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