As reported in our last 2 newsletters, members of our lake community participated in the provincially sponsored Water Rangers Program in 2024. Specifically, testing was done last year by Bobby Swain in the east basin and Paul and Tania Hazlett in the West Basin. Last winter, Dr Ho-Tossane of the Nordik Institute contacted the Environmental Services Committee of Huron Shores about a project that she was initiating to collect do fresh water sampling along the North Shore.

t was another unforgettable summer on Big Basswood Lake this year and a joy to reunite with family, friends and neighbors. Highlights for me included visits from several friends who had never been to Big Basswood and were astounded by the natural beauty of our pristine shared natural resource.

Huron Shores is currently undertaking a revision of the municipal official plan. A public consultation period was in effect this summer, culminating in a request for written feedback no later than September 30, 2025.

This year's Big Basswood Lake Association Annual General Meeting was held at the Sowerby Round Barn on Thursday, July 17. Those attending were presented with a wide range of topics and issues relevant to Basswood Lake residents.

This was an unusual year in terms of water levels on Big Basswood Lake. The spring and early summer was quite wet with average to above average snowmelt and early summer rainfall.

It is my pleasure to warmly welcome back our residents, cottagers, and friends for another memorable summer season on Big Basswood Lake. The summer is off to a fabulous start, as families reunite at the lake we all hold so dear. I would like to begin by acknowledging the contributions of your passionate, all-volunteer board, which has worked

The overall highway project on Highway 17 in Huron Shores is quite extensive, involving over 30 kilometers of the highway. Here are the main components: Culvert Replacements: This includes replacing culverts at MacBeth Creek, Ladouceur Creek and Harris Creek. Grading and Resurfacing: The project involves grading and resurfacing Highway 17

As of July 10, 2024 the current water level is 1" to 2" the wing wall at Harris Creek Dam - quite high for this time of year. The gates have been opened about 4" to reduce water levels. Members may have noticed a fair bit of activity in and around the dam in recent weeks. This activity is driven by the need to reduce the flow of water down

As reported in our fall newsletter, the owners of Melwel Lodge were granted an "Application for Consent" to sever the existing property into 8 individual lots with the intent of selling each of the lots individually. The 8 lots correspond to the locations of the existing 8 cabins on the property. As part of the application, they requested some