LAND TRUST:
Many thanks to F.O.C.A. for their assistance in providing information concerning
land trusts as we monitor development on the lake.
MARINE ENGINE EMISSIONS:
Jim Hunt, one of our residents, brought this issue to our attention last fall
and FOCA has been making representations to Federal Environment Minister David
Anderson. Conventional two-stroke marine engines are a major source of water,
air and noise pollution. It is reported that in seven hours of use, a
conventional two-stroke engine produces the same amount of hydrocarbons and
nitrogen oxides as a 1998 passenger car driven 100,000 miles.
SEPTIC TESTING:
If you're at all concerned about the effectiveness of your septic system, there
is a kit available now which includes inspection steps, colourful diagrams,
shoreline friendly tips, dye testing capsule and a long septic life practice
guide. The kit costs $8.95 +gst +pst +shipping and can be obtained by calling or
writing: SEPTIC TEST, UNIT-11-348 Worthington Street East, North Bay, ON. P1B
1H3 705-476-3998. F.O.C.A. is currently designing a document which local
associations can use to help local municipalities develop a re-inspection
programme.
OTHER ISSUES OF NOTE:
Two copies the current F.O.C.A. report are available for viewing. Topics include;
permits to take water, air quality, hunting in wilderness parks, household
hazardous waste, Dombind, roads, taxation, municipal election, official
planning, boating-aids to navigation, cottage watch, insurance. The year of the
septic system, shell environment fund, lake stewardship planning, shoreline
ambassador program, Zebra Mussel monitoring, Great Ontario Dip-in. These reports
will be available at our meeting and after that will be placed at our display at
the marina store.
For more info visit Federation of Ontario Cottagers' Association website.