Cottage Septic Systems Overview
A great resource for septic systems from the Federation of Ontario Cottage Associations
Vegetative Buffer – More Questions & Answers – March 23 2022
In discussions with our members, we’ve had a few more questions come up regarding Bylaw 2022-004
Vegetative Buffer – Summary of Questions & Answers
This meeting was initiated by Kamaniskeg Lake Property Owners’ Association (KAPOA) and Interlake Association and organized by John Jardine, Municipal Planner, Municipality of Hastings Highlands
Feb 25, 2022 9:30 – 11:00am
Wood Ash Recovery
ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT THE HEALTH OF THE TREES ON YOUR PROPERTY? KAPOA has learned of an opportunity for property owners to participate in a study to measure the benefit of wood ash application.
Hastings Highlands Draft Bylaw 2022-005 (Vegetative Buffer)
The Municipality of Hastings Highlands is preparing an amended draft bylaw to address the need for a 30M vegetative buffer along waterfronts. See the summary of the significant dates – the next (second) reading of the Zoning Bylaw Amendments will be on March 2, 2022, with the third and final reading on May 4, 2022. Open houses are scheduled on April 8, 2022 (virtual) and April 14, 2022 (in-house).
KAPOA is on Facebook!
Our new KAPOA Facebook Group will be used for the distribution of relevant information to KAPOA members and their families, and to encourage respectful dialogue between group members. Facebook can be used to quickly check in on relevant issues and stay in touch with each other through the use of the Facebook App or on your computer’s internet browser.
Gypsy Moth Cold Temperature Survival Rates
A recent article on gypsy moth cold temperature survival rates got one of our local residents to thinking about what the implications are mathematically.
Ontario Energy Board Affirms Decision to Eliminate Seasonal Rate Class
On Nov 10, the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) issued a final ruling on implementing the OEB’s March 12, 2015 Decision (2015 Decision) to eliminate the Hydro One Networks Inc. seasonal distribution rate class. The 2015 Decision found that the Hydro One seasonal class was to be eliminated and existing seasonal class customers were to be moved to one of three Hydro One residential rate classes according to their density.
Forestry 2021
Updated August 2021: Bancroft Minden Forest Company (BMFC), has initiated operational road clearing and harvesting effective Mon Aug 16th north and west of River Road. 3 logging roads will be opened up from River Road, and 6 landing areas will be established as shown on the map. Information also on the 10 year plan and Thomas P Murray and Gun Lake planned operations.
KAPOA Fall Newsletter 2021
With the changing of the seasons have come changes on your Kamaniskeg Area Property Owners’ Association (KAPOA) director and executive team. Call for Volunteers, Poker Run Chair, Forestry Update, Membership, Ontario Energy Board Elimination of Seasonal Rate Class, Lake Protection Workbook.
