Septic Systems
When was the last time you had your Septic Tank pumped out? Do you know if your septic system is working properly? If you can’t answer these questions, then you may be ignoring one of the most important and expensive
Spiny Water Flea: Found in Kamaniskeg
What is the impact? Compared to other zooplankton species, it can eat up to three times more food, competing directly with native zooplankton and fish, and reducing both the amount and kinds of prey available. Also, although some native fish species feed
2010 Forestry Summary
On Kamaniskeg Lake we are blessed with miles and miles of undeveloped shoreline. Much of the undeveloped shoreline and land close to the lake is Crown land managed by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR). Every 10 years a
Summer 2010 – Kamaniskeg Water Levels Update
There are seven Reaches on the river that are managed, one of which is Kamaniskeg. The Kamaniskeg Reach includes the river system from the base of the Bark Lake Dam to Palmer Rapids. Measurement gauges are located at the outflow
Forestry Management Plan 2010
During 2010 the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources developed new forest plans for the crown land in our area for the next 10 years (2011‐2021). KAPOA reviewed and provided feedback on the plans at that time and we continue to
Shore Restoration
Clear cutting of waterfront lots without replacing with deep rooted (native) vegetation can lead to both surface soil erosion and also subterranean water flows where chemicals can leach into lakes without the benefit of any vegetation to intercept contaminants. Most
Summary: Kamaniskeg Lake Source Characterization Study
Madawaska Valley has just released an in-depth study of Kamaniskeg Lake. The purpose was to determine the causes of the impaired water quality detected at the municipal water treatment plant. Water quality in the North Basin is currently experiencing elevated
Madawaska River Management Plan
Click here to access: Madawaska River Management Plan – Dec. 2009 This water management plan sets out legally enforceable provisions for the management of flows and levels on this river within the values and conditions identified in the WMP.
Keep Kamaniskeg Lake safe!
Get your Pleasure Craft Operators Card. As of September 15, 2009, it was the law. Consequences of getting caught without the card include a minimum $250 fine. Expectations are that spring 2010 will mark a significant increase in the number
Broad-scale Fisheries Monitoring Bulletin 2008
The Broad-scale Monitoring Program provides information for managing our fisheries effectively. This bulletin provides a snapshot of the recent monitoring activities and netting results. Netting is conducted using large and small mesh nets to understand the characteristics of fish communities in a lake. Large mesh nets contribute information about fish species and small mesh nets describe the fish community.
