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

I always become a little wistful at the end of another summer season on Big Basswood Lake, as the days shorten and the sun dips deeper into the southwest lakeshore at sunset. But crisp fall mornings, changes to our area's abundant fall foliage, and the emergence of autumn wildlife activity always make me smile. I want to extend a special thanks

Many of our members will have heard by now that the owners of Melwel Lodge have submitted 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 in question correspond to the locations of the existing 8 cabins on the property. As part of the

As we turn the page on the summer of 2024 and head home, we encourage everyone to become an active member of the Big Basswood Lake Association. The BBLA BBLA works diligently to preserve and protect Big Basswood Lake and its watershed, so that generations of families can continue to enjoy this very special and unique summer experience year after

As the Municipality of Huron Shores celebrates its 25th anniversary, the chamber room is buzzing with excitement and talks about the future growth of this vibrant community. The already eclectic community magic is about to become even more phenomenal, and it is thanks to all of those working behind the scenes, BBLA implementing projects from the

The current owners of Melwel Lodge have submitted an application to rezone that property from its current commercial recreational status to a waterfront residential designation. The application also requests consent to sever the existing single property into eight individual parcels; provide an easement for access and drainage; reduce ordinarily