Sharbot Lake Property Owners' Association

10/09/2025

Are you aware of Lake Links?

What is Lake Links?
Lake Links is a collaborative one-day workshop held every October. It attracts citizens and scientists to share ways we can help sustain our lakes and rivers. Individuals spread across five watersheds in Eastern Ontario and beyond attend this day-long event to learn, network and see what’s new. Each year, Lake Links addresses the lake and river issues that matter most to our communities with expert speakers, breakout sessions, and dynamic presentations.

Here is info on this year's Lake Links. Everyone is welcome.

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We are just a few weeks away from the 24th annual Lake Links workshop Saturday October 18th! This year's theme is "Me, My Lake, My Watershed - Living Lakeside, Thinking Watershed Wide", and the event will feature some amazing speakers:

Dmitry Kurylovich, Senior Planner/Project Manager, County of Frontenac
Shannon Lem, Executive Director, Frontenac Arch Biosphere Network
Lesley Lavender, CEO, Federation of Ontario Cottagers' Associations
Manuel Stevens and Daryl Neve, Dog & Cranberry Lakes Association
Laura Kostyniuk, Invasive Species Coordinator, Ducks Unlimited
There will also be a networking time, sharing from community groups, a delicious lunch, and the presentation of the 8th annual Gord Rodgers Memorial Award.

The 24th Annual Lake Links workshop is only available in person this year and presentations will not be recorded. Join us on Saturday, October 18th, 2025 from 10am-3pm at the Elgin Lions Community Hall (19 Pineview Dr, Elgin, ON). Doors will open at 9:30am. Registration is $30 and includes lunch - click here to register now! A full event agenda can be viewed on our website:
https://watersheds.ca/lake-links-2025

Everyone is welcome and it would be fantastic if a Township rep would attend.

09/30/2025

From Councillor Gowdy

09/16/2025

Think lake levels are really low? You're right.
The current lake level is 191.55 metres above sea level (MASL). The historical average for this date is 191.67 MASL so we are 12 cm below the average. Unfortunately, much of the historical data from Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority is corrupted but it appears that the lowest the lake has ever been is 191.50 MASL, or just 5 cm below what it is now.
In spring, the clearance under the Road 38 bridge was as little as 1.26m (about 49"). Today the clearance is 1.85m or about 73".
Sharbot is an uncontrolled lake with no dams controlling the water level. Water is constantly flowing eastward into Elbow Lake and then into the Fall River. In the past month there has only been 13.4mm of rain.

09/13/2025

Practicing Clean, Drain & Dry won't help with Eurasian Watermilfoil but it can slow down the the next invasive aquatic species from infesting Sharbot Lake. The law requires it, common sense demands it.

Washing and drying your boat is one of the most important steps in preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species.

Using the ‘Clean, Drain, Dry’ method, we can all help limit invasion in our native freshwater ecosystems. It should be done anytime you are moving between different bodies of water. Here’s how it works:

🚿 Clean: Inspect your boat’s hull, motor, anchor, trailer, and all other components for plants, animals, mud or debris. On land, remove it all by hand or with a brush and a hose/pressure washer and dispose of it far from the waterway.

💧Drain: On land, open all compartments and remove drain plugs to let excess water drain out from the live wells, bilge, bait wells, and any other water-holding areas.

♨️ Dry: Air-dry your boat and equipment completely. The sun is a powerful tool for neutralizing invasives.

Learn more about this topic by watching our webinar “Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEM-8shqAxA

You can also find the handout for this webinar here:https://cdn.watersheds.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Great-Lakes-Aquatic-Invasive-Species-Landing-Blitz-handout.pdf

09/13/2025

Here's your chance to have a say about what happens in Central Frontenac.

We Want Your Feedback on Parking!

The Township has prepared a preliminary draft of a new Parking By-law and we want to hear from you.
Your input will help us ensure the by-law works for residents, businesses, and visitors.
Please take a few minutes to complete our survey and share your thoughts.
https://centralfrontenac.formbuilder.ca/Parking-Bylaw-Survey

The survey will remain open until September 30, 2025.
Thank you for taking the time to help shape our community!

08/06/2025

Are you missing out on receiving emergency alerts such as fire bans, road closures or local weather alerts? Then sign up for Voyant Alerts.
Voyent Alert! is a multi-purpose communication service used to send alerts to residents, businesses, and visitors during critical events like fires or floods as well as for relevant day-to-day communications such as snow removal advisories, planned maintenance, water advisories, etc.
For Email, Text Message or Voice Call Alerts: Register online at https://register.voyent-alert.com

For more info, including a video on how to sign up, check out the Townships website at
https://www.centralfrontenac.com/en/living-here/voyent-alert-emergency-notification-system.aspx #

In times of crisis, it is important that residents have access to trusted, timely and accurate information to ensure their own safety and that of their family and loved ones. In response to this need, Central Frontenac Township has chosen Voyent Alert! as the communication service provider for these...

08/06/2025

Until further notice, no trash burning, no camp fires. not even a hot flash. Keep our landscape green, not charred black.
Note: This ban includes fireworks!!

Total Burn Ban in Effect

The Township of Central Frontenac is currently under a Total Burn Ban. Under these conditions, all outdoor burning is strictly prohibited. This includes campfires, cooking fires, grass, brush, and any other open-air burning.

If you are caught burning outdoors during this ban, your fire will be extinguished, and your actions may result in a fine.

07/28/2025

Hi Everyone,

Thank you to all those who attended our annual general meeting on Saturday, either in person or via the Zoom link.

I was very pleased with what we accomplished. We have a full executive; a first for many years. A big welcome to Bernie Hasselman, our new vice-president, and to Dan Goodchild, Kathie Adare and Cynthia Forster-Gibson, our new Members-at-Large. Thanks to Diane Kinney for moving from member-at-large to the new position of secretary and to Alan Sobel for staying on as a member-at-large. To Don Coombs, thanks for a great presentation and for staying on as our Environmental Issues Coordinator. Thanks to Bill Wilson, who does so much behind the scenes and now has a fitting designation as our new Information Technology Coordinator. I'll thank Joyce Waller personally for agreeing to continue her 16 years on the executive as our newly re-designated Treasurer.

The much-needed increase in membership fees was passed. Fees will rise from $20 to $25 effective with the 2026/27 fiscal year. Hopefully you found the presentation on septic systems educational. Thank-you to Mayor Frances Smith for taking the time to attend, provide news from the CF Council and answer questions.

For those of you who missed the meeting, and for those who wish to see it again, the recording of the meeting is now available on our website.

Here is the link : 2025 SLPOA AGM – https://slpoa.ca/2025-slpoa-agm/

Have a great summer everyone.

Ken Waller
President

07/24/2025

SLPOA Annual General Meeting- Zoom Access

For those of you who are unable to attend the AGM this Saturday, you can attend virtually via Zoom.
Here's the link:

10:00 am - 12:00 pm Sat, July 26th SLPOA Annual General Meeting

SLPOA Executive is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85600352731?pwd=eY4yX4FwifVwAbjW4Qn29Wb8PysjgU.1

Meeting ID: 856 0035 2731
Passcode: 885364

Ken Waller
President

07/20/2025

Hi Everyone,

The 2025 Summer newsletter is now available for your viewing pleasure.
It contains important information regarding next Saturday's annual general meeting plus numerous articles full of useful information.

To access it, go to https://slpoa.ca/summer-2025-newsletter/

We're always looking for feedback as well as articles and pictures for our next edition.

Ken Waller
President SLPOA

Please remember that we are always looking for articles, photos and memories for future newsletters. Please send your ideas to Ken Waller at ken.waller@slpoa.ca