Wind Turbine Update

Wind Turbine Update:   April 3, 2017 - We previously reported that the Province of Ontario suspended Phase II of the Large Renewable Procurement process which included proposals for wind turbines.  As you’ll recall, the two proponents (NextEra and RES Ca…

2017 Memberships Now Open!

Hello SDRA members -  new and renewing for 2017!   Effective immediately, we have opened up the membership form for 2017 on our website, http://skootamatta.ca/about/membership.   We have great news about our membership fees for the next three years!…

Great Canadian Skootamatta Ice Contest

It's the first day of April which means we will all start thinking about opening our cottages. But that can't happen until the ice goes out for many of us. I know I am anxious to see the water. What day will that be? So lets get the Great Canadian Skootama…

Skootamatta Science Research

In 2016, Anders Holder spent several weeks studying the fish of Skootamatta Lake as part of his Master's thesis. One of the more interesting outcomes was the discovery of a species that was not documented in the lake before. He is looking to continue this …

In Memoriam: George Kojro

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of George Kojro.  He passed away peacefully on Thursday March 9, 2017 after a very brief battle with cancer.  George built his family cottage on the North Shore of Skootamatta Lake in 1982.  He was very d…

2017 Ontario Fishing Regulations

With spring just days away, you may be thinking about fishing season. The 2017 Ontario Fishing Regulations were released earlier this year and there are a couple things to make note of. Smelt can be caught using dip or seine nets, between March 1st - May 3…

2016 AGM Minutes

Please find attached the minutes from the 2016 SDRA AGM, held on July 2, 2016.  2016_AGM Minutes.pdf

Summer Event Dates

We have some dates for the Summer 2017 events!  Here they are, but stay tuned for more information to come.  Canada Day Parade - Sat. July 1 at 11:00 am, meet at Jacques Bay SDRA Annual General Meeting - Sat. July 8 - Coffee and social time at 9:30 a…

150 Fun Facts

In honour of Canada's 150th birthday, we are collecting 150 fun facts, historical tidbits, or stories about Skootamatta Lake and area. If you know a fun fact about our lake and surrounding area, please submit it here, using this survey link: 150 Fun Facts…

Log Replacement Update

Over the summer, many expressed concern about the water levels at Skootamatta Lake. The SDRA Board has been in regular contact with Quinte Conservation throughout the summer and fall in order to stay informed about the process and timeline. Logs were remo…