The Big Gull Lake East End Cottage Association (BGLEECA) website enhances communication with the membership of the association. You can also follow us on Twitter and join our BGLEECA Facebook group.

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The Spring 2022 Newsletter is here. Check it out!

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Here is an interesting article from the Adirondack Journal of Environmental Studies. It describes the challenges and successes of managing the eurasian watermilfoil in Lake Luzerne in upper New York State. An informative read.

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Remember to visit the Township of North Frontenac website for all the latest news and updates about municipal activities and announcements. You'll find the most up-to-date local coronavirus information on their COVID-19 - Coronavirus page.

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The 2021 Annual General Meeting minutes can be viewed here.

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FOCA (Federation of Ontario Cottagers' Associations) represents 50,000 waterfront owning member families in more than 520 lake and road associations. Please read about FOCA's work and their Member Association Services & Benefits.

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FOCA provides a free Legal Helpline for Associations. BGLEECA can call them when someone has a legal question or is facing in issue involving rights and reaponsibilities. As a FOCA member and policy holder BGLEECA can speak to a lawyer to ask questions. Read more about it here.

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Voluntary Septic Inspection Program - There are still openings for cottagers who would like to have their septic systems inspected this season.  This service is offered free of charge by the municipality of North Frontenac. 

If you would like to take part in this program, please contact Eric Kohlsmith, at the Mississippi River Conservation Authority at 613-256-0006 or email at ekholsmith@mvca.on.ca.   

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A review of the BGLEECA Charter was undertaken in 2021. Click to Review BGLEECA's new Bylaws.

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BGLEECA's January 2021 Newsletter is availale. Read it here.

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The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) is trying to DOUBLE our electricity rates by eliminating the Seasonal Rate Class. This means an additional $54 a month in fees for nearly 80,000 seasonal Hydro One customers like us. We encourage you to write to your MPP to protest the elimination of the Seasonal Rate Class. To receive updates join the FOCA “Electricity E-news” list for developments in electricity pricing. Learn more here.

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Cottage season might soon be over, but please take the time to learn about Watching your Wake, from the 'Safe Quiet Lakes' initiative at FOCA. Remember the legal speed limit for all motor boats is 10 km/h within 30 metres of any shore.

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Asian Longhorned Beetles have reached Big Gull Lake! The Asian Longhorned Beetle is an invasive species that poses a significant threat to deciduous forests. Feel free to eliminate any you find. Report a sighting on Ontario’s Invading Species website.

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BGLEECA's followup response to the 'Request for Comment Relating to Whiteduck Provincial Park on Big Gull Lake' has been added to the Whiteduck Provincial Park (WPP) Info page.

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Big Gull Lake & Whiteduck Provincial Park Boundary Ammendment

January 26, 2021 - With the consultation period now over, the ALC team will review all the information that they have received.  This team will draft a final report which they intend to share with cottagers on the lake. The process and timing on how and when the information is to be shared is still to be determined.

Further Info:

Learn what is being done by BGLEECA.

Learn what is being done by individuals on the south shore.

Find out how you can participate and who to contact.

Read about proposals related to provincial park boundary amendments within the Algonquin Land Claim Settlement Area.

Read the Draft Environmental Report.

View the Interactive mapping tool on the Algonquins of Ontario Tanakawin web page.

We would like to keep everyone updated on the process. Information will be posted to this website and emails sent to members as news becomes available. If you have not been receiving our emails, you can join the list by sending an email to bgleeca@icloud.com.

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Everything* you wanted to know about the Gypsy Moth (but were afraid to ask) can be seen in this Q&A document produced by FOCA. *well, almost everything!

Visit our Gypsy Moth Information page.

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Daily water levels and flows are available on the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority website at http://mvc.on.ca/water-levels/.

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Information about fishing in Big Gull Lake can be found in the Ontario Government's Zone 18 recreational fishing regulations.

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Since BGLEECA is a member of FOCA, our association members can take part in the current FOCA member benefits. Please look at the linked information for FOCA's current member benefits and offers including FOCA Association Insurance and their cottage insurance program.

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