WINTER 2019 NEWSLETTERLake Kashagawigamog Organization

THE BEAUTY OF WINTER ON KASHAGAWIGAMOG! Lake Kashagawigamog Organization

LAKE KASHAGAWIGAMOG ORGANIZATION NEWSLETTER LAKE KASHAGAWIGAMOG ORGANIZATION NEWSLETTER Greetings From The President LKO Annual SEPTIC Winter 2019 INSPECTIONS As autumn fades and winter arrives it is time to reflect on the FOCA, and local politicians to handle General summer of 2019 on Lake Kashagawigamog. The ice finally the many issues relating to the lake. receded at the beginning of May and after a wet spring we We need your help! First, we need you to Meeting The preservation of our natural environment is headed into a drought which meant sunny weekends through speak to your friends and neighbours on most of the summer. Good planning and water management an endeavour that we all share. To this end it the lake to get them to become members of the LKO. Together we will be the small individual efforts that will resulted in us having above average water levels for the season. have a more powerful voice to get things done. SATURDAY JUNE 27, 2020 make the difference, natural shorelines and The LKO had a busy summer. We started with a very successful Second, we need volunteers. They say that many hands make responsible management of our onsite Love your Lake Seminar, our Annual General Meeting, a Cottage 9:00 A.M. light work. Well, we have light work but we need more hands to wastewater. The little steps can pay big Succession Planning seminar with Soyers Lake and FOCA (www. get it done. We want to continue to put on educational and fun Location: To Be Determined foca.on.ca), and another successful Kash Bash. In addition, we dividends. A well maintained septic system is a events, improve the health of the lake, make the lake safer, and great start. The Municipality of Dysart has put deployed our No Wake buoys in the narrows, and this year we continue to participate in the scientific research with U-Links forth an initiative to get the ball rolling by also deployed marker buoys at a number of underwater hazards. and Trent University. Please volunteer some time and help us. We successfully followed through on our invasive species testing. HELP WANTED: implementing the most robust of any of the We found no new invasive species. We participated with U-Links The LKO Board will be meeting over the winter to prepare our Septic Re-Inspection Programs within the (www.ulinks.ca) in a Benthic Assessment of the lake. plans for the summer of 2020. We want to wish you all a happy Person with fish identification skills to take on the aquatic invasive County of Haliburton. holiday season and we look forward to seeing you on the lake species testing. It involves going to specified sites and returning the Needless to say, after all of that we were tired. We have a terrific next summer. next day to look at and identify any contents in the minnow traps. Board of Directors who work all through the year promoting and Inspections are a necessary part of the There is some heavy lifting required and also your boat gets dirty! protecting your interests. Their efforts, help to make your lake Sincerely, operation and maintenance of a septic tank safer, healthier and more enjoyable. The Board works closely with Bob Carter our neighbouring lake associations, the CHA (www.cohpoa.org, LKO President An optimal running septic system is undoubtedly the objective of every rural LKO Executive 2019-2020 property owner. However given the fact that the PRIMARY ROLE NAME PRIMARY # EMAIL ADDRESS system is completely sub- President Bob Carter 905-302-7510 [email protected] surface, the ability to Past President Gary Wiles 705-286-1334 [email protected] adequately access a septic system is virtually Vice President Jan Gerrow 902-489-2981 [email protected] impossible for the home and cottage owner. Latent defects often can go unnoticed for Secretary Jan Gerrow 902-489-2981 [email protected] Is Looking For Input Regarding months or even years, slowly contaminating Treasurer (Advertising) Jim Bertram 705-457-4697 [email protected] the earth and water bodies’ alike. Membership Wendy Hampson 705-286-6770 [email protected] Shoreline Protection Director (Lake Steward) Glenda Bryson 705-457-9037 [email protected] Public Consultation Phase 1 - Final day November 30, 2019 HomePro Inspections is proud to be one of the Director (Website/Lake Steward2) Scott MacPhee 705-286-1800 [email protected] Phase One of this public consultation is to gather specific approved service providers for the Dysart's information related to the County of Haliburton proposed Septic Re-Inspection Program. Director (Social Media/Events) Kirsten Sixt 705-286-6793 [email protected] Shoreline Preservation By-law. Director (Advertising) John Carter 705-309-0340 [email protected] Information provided by the public will be summarized and READ MORE ON OUR WEBSITE at Director (Newsletter) Jan Gerrow 902-489-2981 [email protected] reviewed. Your thoughts, opinions and ideas will be used in www.homepro-co.com/InspectSeptic.aspx or Director Rosemarie Jung 705-457-7049 [email protected] the development of the first draft of the proposed Shoreline feel free to contact us at Preservation By-law. 1-800-832-0519 or 705-455-9055, alternatively Public Consultation Phase 2 will provide the draft Shoreline email us at [email protected] CONTACT YOUR DIRECTORS Protection By-law to the public through this site. At that time we Michael Rahme Members with questions/concerns are encouraged to contact the Director(s) will again seek your input and comments. Dates to follow. responsible for that particular issue. https://wadein.haliburtoncounty.ca/shoreline-preservation-by-law

2 Winter 2019 Winter 2019 3 LAKE KASHAGAWIGAMOG ORGANIZATION NEWSLETTER LAKE KASHAGAWIGAMOG ORGANIZATION NEWSLETTER LKO Conservation Award “New Baby” Buoys Hurry! Time is running out to submit your As you may recall, in 2018 the LKO installed six “NO WAKE” LKO conservation award project. marker buoys in the narrows at Marcus Beach and Birch Narrows The last day for submission is December 31, advising boaters to slow down to improve safety and reduce 2019. If yours is the winning entry judged by their wakes. Two speed signs were also installed at Marcus our LKO expert panel you could win: Beach reading in part, Maximum of 10 km/h within 30 metres • $100 of shore, which is enforceable by the OPP. • 1-year LKO membership These marker buoy and speed sign installations are to help improve safety in these congested areas and reduce the • This gorgeous hand painted paddle by amount of shoreline erosion caused by the wakes. Our efforts LKO member Lori DaRosa and, have been successful as it has been reported that more boats • CD by internationally renowned musician have reduced their speed in these areas. and LKO cottager John Sheard During the 2019 cottage season, we installed six bright For submission and contest details go to: yellow marker buoys that identified underlying water hazards https://www.lko.ca/lko-conservation-award (rocks, shoals and shallow water) and were aimed to further improve safety on our lake. A picture If you didn’t get a chance to do something for of the LKO hazard marker buoy is shown. A map of all LKO marker buoy and speed sign locations can be found on the this year, consider planning over the winter for LKO website at https://www.lko.ca/lake-kashagawigamog-organization-marker-buoy-locations/. next year’s contest! ~Scott MacPhee

Ice is Coming Do you wonder why there are weak spots in the ice? Notice the circular open areas yet by shore it was strong enough to stand on! Photo taken December 4, 2019

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4 Winter 2019 Winter 2019 5 LAKE KASHAGAWIGAMOG ORGANIZATION NEWSLETTER LAKE KASHAGAWIGAMOG ORGANIZATION NEWSLETTER Membership Report We are 163 members strong this year out of a possible • Rocks and sandbars and narrows marked with LKO buoys; approximately 550 lake residents. • Regular e-blast communications; ALL THIS FOR ONLY $35? • Spring and Fall colour paper and electronic newsletters; • Free entry and a free McKeck’s lunch at the July Love Your And more…! Lake seminar (saved $20); Your executive does this to protect and enhance everyone’s • Free entry to September’s popular Cottage Succession property values! It takes all of us working together so seminar (saved $10); encourage your neighbours to join us. • Entry to our wonderfully fun summer’s end Kash Bash Memberships expire December 31st. Please think about party; renewing your membership NOW online at: • Free in depth, colour Lake Health Report by the CHA www.lko.ca/membership/join-the-lko/ (saved $10); • Free lake water quality testing, lake level monitoring and Wendy Hampson reporting: https://www.lko.ca/water-quality-testing-3/ LKO Membership Director [email protected] • Results from studies for invasive species through U-Links Let The Power Of 4 Experienced Licensed Agents and Trent University; Help Sell Your Property Today PS = Professional Service & Outstanding Results Contact Us To Arrange An Appointment Today! John Cell: 705-457-5485 www.johnparish.net John & Marj Parish / Jeff & Andrea Strano Jeff Cell: 705-761-7629 www.jeffandandrea.ca Sales Representatives

6 Winter 2019 Winter 2019 7 LAKE KASHAGAWIGAMOG ORGANIZATION NEWSLETTER LAKE KASHAGAWIGAMOG ORGANIZATION NEWSLETTER Love Your Lake Seminar The seminar was well attended and very insightful on the such as purple loosestrife, Eurasian milfoil, rusty crayfish and hows and whys to protect our lake. Rob Davis and Mike spiny water fleas. LKO is now testing for Round Goby which Rahme presented very practical information on how to make will likely be found in the future. Over time, a species that is your septic system most efficient and long lasting. Leaching invasive often becomes resident and displaces the native septic systems due to age, abuse or overuse all contribute species. There may not be concern about a small invasive to degradation of Lake Kashagawigamog water quality. Do feeder fish today but, it could displace the food source for a you use toilet paper that breaks down quickly? Try their test lake trout or pickerel in the future. Preventative measures such ... 1 sheet of your toilet paper in a cup of water; 1 sheet of 2 as optimal functioning septic systems, preventing transfer of ply Royale Original in another cup of water. Draw your own invasive species by washing boats inside and outside when conclusions. Try dish, dishwasher and other household boats travel to/from other lakes, and using bait from local chemicals that don’t contain bleach/chlorine or phosphates. stores were recommendations. There are effective products on the market, which have less Julia Sutton presented on naturalized shorelines and the use impact on the water quality. There is lots of information on of native plants. She had many examples of native plants that the CHA website https://www.cohpoa.org/septic-health/ could be planted on our shorelines. It is important to leave as including the video “Poop talk”. much vegetation close to the water as possible, as it is habitat Alexandre Walsh did an informative talk about various aquatic for the animals and filters pollutants from the lake. Filtration Photo by LKO member: Wendy Hampson invasive plants and animals in our province and specifically of runoff ensures that Lake Kashagawigamog water quality in our lake. Lake Kashagawigamog is less at risk of some remains high. There is information of specific plants and invasive species (such as lamprey eels) due to local factors. suppliers that are suitable to this area at https://www.cohpoa. However, Lake Kashagawigamog does have invasive species org/shoreline-health/naturalization-resources/landscapers/

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MADE IN So what does septic inspections and replacement, shoreline There have been blue-green algae blooms in Haliburton county CANADA Available restrictions, and boat speeds have in common? And what do but our lake has, so far, escaped. We should be concerned locally EcoEthic benthic monitoring, water quality testing, shoreline plantings, about , Barnum Lake, Soyers Lake, and Grass Lake and shoreline restoration, slow speed zones, boat cleaning as well, as they drain into our lake. Blue-green algae toxins Septic Treatment have to do with the above? All of these activities are measures have very serious implications. Real estate values often fall, to protect the quality of our lake water and allow us to continue as the lake cannot be used during a bloom (i.e. no swimming, • Increases septic system function to do what we all love about Lake Kashagawigamog. Whether drinking the water, playing in the water). Water treatment • Eliminates septic odours it is swimming, fishing, sailing, wake skiing or sitting quietly, the systems from shallow wells and lakes, such as UV filter systems quality of the water is very important. The most devastating are not effective until the bloom ends. There is lots we can do • Reduces solids build-up in tanks and lines result would be if we had a blue-green algae bloom. to prevent the growth of blue-green algae. • Helps keep tile bed clean and percolating Blue-green algae are microscopic, plant like organisms that Use phosphate free detergents, personal care and household • Recommended by industry professionals and the CHA naturally occur in ponds, rivers, lakes and stream. They can be cleaning products. Maintain a natural shoreline. Reduce runoff many colours from red to blue-green. They form a large mass by planting or maintaining vegetation along the shoreline. Healthy Septic! Healthy Lake! or scum when conditions are favourable and make the water Don’t use fertilizers on lawns, especially with phosphorus & look blueish green or turquoise. The availability of phosphorus nitrogen. Make sure that your septic system does not leak. EcoEthic Inc. and nitrogen in the water are contributing factors. Sources [email protected] (Sources: www..ca/page/blue-green-algae) of phosphorus are leaching septic systems and stormwater/ facebook.com/ecoethic www.cohpoa.org/shoreline-health/shoreline-plant-search/ ecoethic-shop.ca agricultural runoff. They tend to occur in late summer or early fall. Some algae blooms are harmless but some can produce www.cohpoa.org/lake-health-3/algae-and-algal-blooms/ toxins that are harmful to humans and animals.

DING TANK PUMPING & INST 705-454-3744705-286-1178 • 705-454-3744 705-286-1178 & HOL ALLAT TIC IONS 6798 Hwy 35 Coboconk, ON Water Quality Test Results for 2019 SEP www.shepherdenvironmental.ca OCTOBER 2019 MAY 2019 Coliform Coliform EColi EColi Septic and Holding Tank Pumping MPN SITE LOCATION MPN MPN MPN P Per 100 ml ORTAB VATING Fast Response Per 100 ml Per 100 ml Per 100 ml LE TOILETS, EXCA sample Experienced Servicemen sample sample sample Serving Kawartha Haliburton Lakes Real Estate Inspections at Grass L - - 33 5 Complete Sewage Systems Installed Bonnie view/Halimar 13 <3 16 3 & Haliburton Wigamog 33 3 43 5 & Kawartha Lakes Residential • Commercial Marcus Beach 28 <3 33 <3 Waterloo Biofilter Systems Soyers L. Bridge 19 5 19 8 Conventional Systems Control site 130’ depth 19 3 <3 <3 Sewage System Designs Ingoldsby 200’ from bridge 13 <3 36 <3 Chateau Woodland 16 3 25 3 Portable Toilet Rentals Drag River at Head Lake - - 55 16 Willow Beach 28 <3 5 <3 YEAR ROUND See LKO website for test results from 2008 to present https://www.lko.ca/water-quality-testing-3/ SERVICE

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Benthic Monitoring is assessment of the small invertebrates that reside in our lakes. These invertebrates are diverse, generally sedentary and are responsive to environmental alterations. They are good indicators of ecosystem productivity and health. This type of monitoring is done in conjunction with water quality monitoring. LKO has recently started a Benthic monitoring program with the assistance of Trent University Students and ULinks. Students were taken Full Service HVAC Repair, around the entire shoreline of Lake Kashagawigamog to Maintenance & Installation search for undisturbed natural sites of shallow water. Several locations have been revisited and samples were taken of the water. The students then analyze the samples, identifying • Furnaces • Geothermal Systems and counting the species. At this time we have not had a • Heat Pumps • Water Heaters report of their findings but will do so by spring. If this project continues next year, help will be needed to take students to • Air Conditioners • Radiant In-Floor Heating the identified sites. • Fireplaces & Stoves • Ductwork & HRV Systems • Boilers PROPANE | OIL | WOOD | ELECTRIC

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JUNE 2019 JULY 2019 AUGUST 2019 Melanie Vigrass Coliform EColi Coliform EColi Coliform EColi Sales Representative SITE LOCATION MPN MPN MPN MPN MPN MPN Do you know the value of your property? Per 100 ml Per 100 ml Per 100 ml Per 100 ml Per 100 ml Per 100 ml Contact me for a Free Market Evaluation. sample sample sample sample sample sample As an area specialist I am happy to provide you Drag River at Grass L 19 8 263 52 271 25 Bonnie view/Halimar 13 <3 132 13 247 114 with current and relevant market information Wigamog 16 <3 375 233 161 30 about your cottage or home. Marcus Beach 19 <3 69 11 79 3 705.754.5494 Soyers L. Bridge 65 43 43 13 102 19 [email protected] Control site 130’ depth <3 <3 <3 <3 16 <3 Ingoldsby 200’ from bridge 46 <3 46 5 39 5 Chateau Woodland 5 <3 16 <3 72 5 Drag River at Head Lake 16 <3 39 <3 166 13 Willow Beach 19 <3 136 22 151 3 Each office is independently owned & operated .

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Spend a day, a week, a semester or a year. We would like to thank everyone who came out to ‘Kash Bash This community event is to foster friendship, meet new Our seasonal program is a nationally acclaimed art experience. Create art in small classes, taught by some of 2019’! As usual, the support of the LKO Board and of this people on the lake and celebrate the end of the summer on the best artistic talent in the country. Choose from over 300 week-long courses and workshops for adults event was amazing. Lots of friendships, delicious food (thanks our healthy, wonderful lake, Kashagawigamog! Brad!), great dancing & wonderful music from Gary and the and kids, beginners and experts. We will be hosting this event now every other year- so look Rough Ideas. forward to getting together in 2021! We have provided art education programs since 1967 and every year we feature a blend of our students’ Thank you to our awesome sponsors: ACM Design, Walkers ~ Wendy Yeates, Kirsten Sixt & the LKO Board favourites and exciting new courses. Heating & Cooling, Walkers Home Hardware and especially, We also offer programming at OCAD University in Toronto, Neilson Park Creative Centre in Etobicoke, the Haliburton Hockey Haven Camp for their continued generosity McMichael Canadian Art Collection in Kleinburg, and in Peterborough at our Sutherland Campus. and use of their facilities over the past three years.

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Your Dock Specialists For Over 50 Years www.cohpoa.org 5148 County Road 21, Haliburton Helping you build better since 1968 Phone: 705-457-2510 How Can I Identify a Blue-Green Algae Bloom? Toll Free 1-877-425-5862 www.haliburtonlumber.com There has been a dramatic increase in blue green algae blooms in Ontario in recent years. As a result [email protected] many lakefront property owners are very concerned when they see blooms or floating masses which they think could be a bloom. To alleviate unnecessary concerns and to share important information The Coalition of Haliburton Property Owners Associations is providing this fact sheet on how to identify blue green algae blooms and what to do if you do suspect one (info on reverse of this page)

What is it? Info from MOECP Blue-green algae are microscopic, plant-like organisms that occur naturally in ponds, rivers, lakes and streams. Although often blue-green, they can also be olive-green or red. How to recognize it Blue-green algae are not normally visible in the water, but populations can rapidly increase to form a large mass or scum called a bloom when conditions are favourable. Blooms most commonly occur in late summer and early fall. They thrive in areas where the water is shallow, slow moving and warm, but they may be present in deeper, cooler water. Dense blue-green algae blooms may make the water look bluish-green, or like green pea soup or turquoise Dock Hardware & Accessories - Wake Watchers, Techstar Plastics, Multinautic Aluminum Docks, Styroform Buoyancy Billets paint. Very dense blooms may form solid-looking clumps. Fresh blooms often smell like newly mown grass, while older blooms may smell like rotting garbage.

Preventing Blue-Green Algal Additional Resources Blue-green algae arePic naturally and tableoccurring below and found from in oceans HKPR as well as fresh water lakes, bays and inlets around the world. Bloom • Health Canada (www.hc-sc.gc.ca) Blue-Green Algae: Unfortunately, reports of blue-green algae in Central Ontario waterways are becoming more common so it is important to know how blue-green algae can affect your health. Know the facts and reduce your risk. One key factor affecting the growth rate of • Ontario Ministry of the Environment Get to Know its True Colours blue-green algal bloom is the level of (www.ene.gov.on.ca) History of Blue-Green Algae phosphorus and nitrogen in the water. The fertilizer runoff, agricultural runoff and faulty Scientifically known as cyanobacteria, blue-green algae are primitive microscopic organisms that have inhabited the earth for septic systems can all contribute to increased over two billion years. levels of these nutrients. The best ways to prevent the spread of blue-green algae is to Normally blue-green algae are barely visible, but during warm weather the algae can rapidly increase to form a large mass prevent additional nutrients from entering called a bloom. Algal bloom usually occur in the hot summer months and early fall and tend to occur repeatedly in the same lakes and other bodies of water. You can do water bodies. Dense blue-green algal bloom can make the water look like a bluish-green pea soup, or a shiny paint slick. Fresh this by: blue-green algal bloom often smell like fresh cut grass, while older bloom can stink like rotten garbage. • Using phosphate-free laundry detergents Category 1 • Avoiding the use of fertilizers Blue Green Algae Blooms • Reducing surface runoff by maintaining a www.hkpr.on.ca naturalized shoreline on waterfront Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 properties • Ensuring septic systems work properly and The water appears cloudy, but you The water colour appears changed This is a dense bloom; it may do not leak into the nearby water courses can still see through it resemble a paint spill and the surface Algae may be in clusters or balls or of the water may form a scum Particle density can vary greatly in flakes in the water, like a pea purée the water column Algae is easily swept by the wind

Appearance and deposited near the shore Category 2 It is unsafe to swim or to allow Do not swim in a Category 2 or 3 algal bloom, or any bloom which obscures www.pcchu.ca children to play in water with any your view into the water. Even if it is not blue-green algae, it is unsafe to dense algal bloom if you cannot see swim or to allow children to play in any dense algal bloom, since you cannot into the water. Wait until the bloom see into the water. Wait 24 hours after the bloom has disappeared and the has subsided and the water is clear. water is clear.

Health effects are not expected at Individuals may develop mild Individuals may develop mild this stage. symptoms of skin rash or eye symptoms of skin rash or eye irritation irritation Small Town Honesty & Service Beyond The Sale! Take precautions when BGA is suspected Page | 1 Category 3 Swimming Precautions near water intake and areas used for recreational aquatic activities. When it comes to Blue-Green Algae – Health effects are not expected at • Do not use the water from a Category 2 or 3 bloom for drinking, cooking, Printed June 2012 16Know the Facts, Reduce Your Risk this stage. rinsing fruits or vegetables, washing dishes, or other consumption.Winter 2019 Winter 2019 17 • Do not eat organs of fish caught in an area with blue-green algae. • Do not boil the water as it kills the algae resulting in the release of more toxins in the water. • Do not let pets or livestock drink the water. • Be observant of when the water has cleared. If you treat surface water for cooking or consumption, wait at least a week after the bloom has subsided before resuming normal use of the treated water. The toxin is naturally reduced by dilution, degradation by other bacteria in the water, and sunlight.

Assess your water supply if you are in an area where there are frequent algal bloom. Since there is no confirmed Drinking Water Precautions Drinking Water domestic water treatment available yet*, consider alternate source of potable water such as a drilled well, a dug well far from shore or water holding tank filled with water from a licensed water treatment plant.

* Treatment systems based on the following technologies can reduce cyanobacteria toxin levels, but have not been proven to consistently achieve adequate reduction under all conditions: • 1 micron filter, cleaned or replaced frequently, for removal of cyanobacteria cells PLUS • reverse osmosis, distillation, ozonation, chlorination, and/or activated carbon to reduce toxin levels Note: UV lights or water softeners are not effective at removing either Cyanobacteria or cyanotoxins LAKE KASHAGAWIGAMOG ORGANIZATION NEWSLETTER LAKE KASHAGAWIGAMOG ORGANIZATION NEWSLETTER What Are You Doing For Fun This Winter?

Lake Kashagawigamog and Haliburton County offer many choices of activities for the winter. The winter can be long if you don’t have something to look forward to doing. So here are a few ideas: SNOWMOBILING Check out the trails at https:// www.ontariotrails.on.ca/index. php?url=trails/view/haliburton- county-snowmobile-association-trail HIGHLAND GLASS, WINDOWS & DOORS

• Over 35 Years Experience INDOOR SKATING • Dog Boarding/Daycare • Farm Fresh Veggies Book Online Check out Dysart arena. Next year, hopefully the lovely new • Farm Tours Today! arena will be open in Minden. https://www.dysartetal.ca/ • Glamping Airbnb CROSS COUNTRY SKIING events/2019-12/ WWW.KILLARASTATION.COM 5205 Gelert Road, Minden • 705 854 0055 Check out the trails at HIGHLAND GLASS, WINDOWS & DOORS https://www.skihaliburton. DOWNHILL SKIING com/ Check out the hill at Sir Sam’s www.sirsams.com

Custom Glass, ICE FISHING ANYONE??? Windows and Doors Lake Kashagawigamog WWW.457-GLAS.COM is part of FMZ 15. See DOGSLEDDING 888 the details of the 705 Check out your options http://www.winterdance.com/ or 457-4527 regulations including ice https://www.haliburtonforest.com/things-to-do/dog-sled- [email protected] hut dates. https://www.

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Many factors affect ice thickness including: type of water, location, the time of year and other environmental factors such as: Less chemical...superior results • Water depth and size of body of water. • Currents, tides and other moving water. Haliburton County’s local pest control • Chemicals including salt. Biologist and Ecologist on staff LKO Sailing Club • Fluctuations in water levels. Services, products and pro tips • Logs, rocks and docks absorbing heat from for all your pest control needs! Lake Kashagawigamog Sailing Club would love to welcome new sailors with all types of the sun. 705-286-BUGS (2847) sailboats and skill levels. • Changing air temperature. 705-457-1500 “Races” happen a few weekends per summer often • Shock waves from vehicles traveling on the followed by getting together for some fun at “Weepers”. ice. www.ecochoicepestcontrol.ca It’s an opportunity to meet new people, to improve Ice Colour your boating skills and to have a good time. [email protected] The colour of ice may be an indication of its strength. spread For more information contact Johan de Greef johan. • Clear blue ice is strongest. out as far as possible to evenly Come visit our new store! [email protected] distribute your body weight. Do not stand up! Look 199 Highland St, downtown Haliburton • White opaque or snow ice is half as strong as blue ice. for shore and make sure you are crawling in the right #buycloseby Opaque ice is formed by wet snow freezing on the ice. direction. • Grey ice is unsafe. The grayness indicates the presence of water. When You Are With Others On Ice Did you know ice thickness should be: • Rescuing another person from ice can be dangerous. The safest way to perform a rescue is from shore. • 15 cm (6”) for walking or skating alone • Call for help. Consider whether you can quickly get • 20 cm (8”) for skating parties or games help from trained professionals (police, fire fighters or • 25 cm (10”)for snowmobiles. ambulance) or bystanders. • Check with local authorities before heading out. Avoid • Check if you can reach the person using a long pole or going out on ice at night. branch from shore – if so, lie down and extend the pole to the person. When You Are Alone On Ice • If you go onto ice, wear a PFD and carry a long pole or If you get into trouble on ice and you’re by yourself: branch to test the ice in front of you. Bring something to • Call for help. reach or throw to the person (e.g. pole, weighted rope, • Resist the immediate urge to climb back out where you line or tree branch). fell in. The ice is weak in this area. • When near the break, lie down to distribute your weight • Try to relax and catch your breath. Turn yourself toward and slowly crawl toward the hole. shore so you are looking at where you entered onto the • Remaining low, extend or throw your emergency rescue ice. The ice is more stable close to shore. device (pole, rope, line or branch) to the person. • Reach forward onto the broken ice without pushing down. • Have the person kick while you pull them out. Kick your legs to try to get your body into a horizonal Happy • Move the person to a safe position on shore or where you position. are sure the ice is thick. Signal for help. • Continue kicking your legs, and crawl onto the ice. FROM: The Canadian Red Cross https://www.redcross.ca/training- Jan Gerrow, Photo by: Ross Beers Holidays! • When you are back on the ice, crawl on your stomach and-certification/swimming-and-water-safety-tips-and-resources/ or roll away from the open area with your arms and legs swimming-boating-and-water-safety-tips/ice-safety

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