Welcome from our Chairman
By Barry Reid
This year, family matters have taken us on trips of more than 15,000 kms across the USA and Canada in spring, fall, and winter. In all our travels one constant has been very evident: watersheds, especially lakes and rivers, are in desperate need of assistance. We have seen rivers almost dry; riparian zones under attack from development; lake levels much lower than normal; floods ravaging normally quiet streams; and fire-damage that has destroyed the undergrowth allowing mud to invade watersheds after the slightest rainfall.
On arriving back home to Lac des Roches, we have felt so blessed to have such a wonderful place to live, and have developed a new resolve to make sure that our watershed does not suffer the same consequences. Of course, there is not much we can do to prevent some of the disasters, which have hit other places, but we can each do a small part to protect and preserve the little piece of paradise, which we call our community. Each of us needs to re-commit to doing what it takes to make sure that we don’t negatively affect our lakes, and we also need to communicate to our guests and friends that the lakes are both fragile and precious … that they deserve to be preserved for future generations.
The Lac des Roches area is a beautiful and relatively unspoiled place in which to live. Let’s each do our part to make sure it stays that way.
All about Friends
Friends of Lac des Roches and Birch Lake organized in 2004 to provide a unified voice of opposition to the massive residential development proposed for the east end of Lac des Roches, now “set aside” by the B.C. Government. We will continue to be stewards of the lake and the surrounding area and are gaining recognition as a diversified community group with several important initiatives underway, listed here.
- Lake monitoring and bi-annual testing
- Fish monitoring (Creel Reports)
- Official Community Plan preparation
- Bird monitoring
- ICommunity involvement
Members receive quarterly updates and special messages which are also published on our website. Meetings are held 5 times a year in addition to the August AGM, to be held on August 27 in 2008. Snacks and refreshments served at 6 pm, meeting starts 7 pm at the Bridge Lake Community School.
Issue Updates
Resort & Residential Development:
November and December headlines indicated that the development project was “dead” and “thumbs down” (these articles are reprinted on our website), but that’s not exactly what we were told in the letter from Marie Sturman, of Integrated Land Management Bureau. The project is “set aside”. We are cautiously optimistic but careful to realize there are all kinds of reasons to set aside a project for a while.
Have the beetles ravaging the trees in our area rendered the timber unviable?
Is the land slated for inclusion in a land treaty?
Does the Government not wish to compete with private development in the South Cariboo?
Is there a less public path to follow for this tract of land that would allow the Government to proceed without interventions?
Of course, these are all speculation and hopefully “pie in the sky” thoughts, but we choose to keep our guard up and ask neighbours and friends to watch the local papers for any notification that concerns this area.
Regional Boundary Change:
The TNRD has sent a clear message to the CRD that they will not consider any adjustment to the boundary, which would result in a decrease to the TNRD size or its tax base. Although the issue is at a standstill now, the negative impacts of having the boundary dissecting the lake have not gone away. As we join forces with neighbouring Green Lake residents, who have the same issue, we may find that our voice, for relocating the regional boundary, may be even stronger. Let’s hope.
Water Retention Dams:
Damming of Birch or Phinetta Lakes for water storage purposes is off the table for now, mainly due to the low flush rate issues of Lac des Roches and the concerns arising about fish and wildlife habitat in the lowland meadows. Agriculture Canada redirected their focus on Taweel Lake as it has an existing weir, which, if properly monitored, could provide the needed water storage for Lemieux Creek water licensees. We will continue to monitor this project from the sidelines.
Official Community Plan:
We are working on a detailed Lac des Roches area OCP for inclusion into the Interlakes Community Plan. We plan to show a draft presentation at the August 27 Annual General Meeting.
Our very own Land Plan
Friends of Lac des Roches have been invited to submit a land use plan to the CRD as an addition to the Interlakes Community Plan (OCP). Since last year, we have been collecting data and resident’s input. We still want to know how area residents feel about land use in our area. Our map-based proposal includes, but is not limited to, the following features:
- Geology
- Watershed
- Current land use
- Topography
- Recreational use
- Wildlife areas and bird nesting areas
- Forestry designation
- Meteorological (weather)
- Historical use
- Lake utilization
Name Calling
Propeller Shoal, Sunken Island, Rock Island, Beaver Dam Lake, and Goldpan Creek. These are just some of the names of the many landmarks and water features on Lac des Roches. Whether for bird identification, wildlife sightings, land use determination or emergency response, naming areas on and around the lake improve communication and data collection related to the lake. We welcome ideas for this naming project and that of Birch Lake. Wherever possible, we encourage the name to reflect a physical characteristic of the landmark however we recognize that years of references to locations such as Carlos’ Point and Carol’s Pond will be appropriate aliases, which we will publish as well. The map and the proposed names will be on our website.
It Must be a Sign
By Gordon Marshall
We are hopeful that the planned informational sign at the Highway 24 lookout rest stop on Lac des Roches will be installed early this summer. It will depend on final funding approval by the Cariboo Regional District. The sign will look much like the one at the Roe Lake Hall (Interlakes Community Hall) and will show a detailed map of our watershed area and its various lakes and creeks.
Fast Response
In case of emergency, call 911 immediately. The Ambulance and Paramedics are dispatched from 100 Mile House, but one of the 12 First Responders of the Interlakes area may be only minutes away!
Website Reflects Changes
Al Wallewein has completely reconstructed our website to reflect the changing focus of our organization. The proposal for development of crown land at the east end of Lac des Roches – the reason we formed in the first place – is still available on the website but it now takes a back seat to the many ongoing activities of the group which have become our new focus. Readers are encouraged to have a look at the new website, expected to go live around the beginning of June. The regular community column that appears in the 100 Mile Free Press is reprinted on our web page for the information of lake users and will continue to be added.
Working for Our Members
Current Executive Members and their availability at the lake:
Barry Reid, Chairman (year-round)
Marie Wallewein, Co-chair (year-round)
Bill Jollymore, Media Relations (year-round)
Lorraine Jollymore, Co-media (year-round)
David Woods, Treasurer (part-time)
Al Wallewein, Website (year-round)
Gordon Marshall, Membership (year-round)
Wendy Marshall, Wildlife/Steward. (year-round)
Sharron Woloshyn, Secret./Publicity (year-round)
Lois Motz, Director at large (year-round)
Bev Sinclair, Director at large (part-time)
Madeline Kerr, Director at large (summer)
Heidi Ruegg, Director at large (summer)
Ralph Watson, Director at large (summer)
Position terms are two years in length and voted on at the annual general meeting. On August 27, 2008, several positions will be up for renewal and we are always interested in expanding the executive to include new Directors that are willing to contribute their time to the many initiatives, whether their availability locally is year-round, parttime or seasonal.
Here to Help
In 2007, a resident was concerned about logging in the riparian area of a local property. Friends of Lac des Roches and Birch Lake got involved by contacting the Ministry of Environment, to ensure there is a process for handling complaints of this nature and that they will receive adequate attention. We were satisfied with the response we received, which is for concerned citizens to report their concerns directly to the Conservation Officer 24 Hour Hotline 1.877.952.7277. This is an example of the benefit of having a lake stewardship society, we are here to help.
Birding News
By Wendy Marshall
Bird studies Canada is spearheading the launch of a British Columbia Breeding Bird Atlas, with five years of fieldwork scheduled to commence this spring. The entire province has been broken into 100sq. km. blocks, then in the south, further 10sq. km. blocks, for assessing breeding bird distributions. I have volunteered to do Lac des Roches and Birch Lake; which encompasses 2, 10 x 10 km squares. I will be contacting private property owners for permission to atlas on their land. Go to www.birdatlas.bc.ca for more information.
Our spring migrants have had a difficult time this year with our very cold, late spring. Remember to clean out any nest boxes. I’m still topping off feeders at the time of writing this – much later than usual. The ground feeders; juncos and sparrows have had a tough time with daily fresh snow cover. Large flocks of common Redpolls are still around. Normally they have long since left to go north to their breeding grounds.
This season marks the 12th annual Canadian Lakes Loon Survey, on both Little Lac des Roches and the main lake. I’ll try to include Birch Lake this year, while atlassing there. Remember to stay well away from nesting loons. They will always protect themselves first by leaving the nest if boats come too close – thereby leaving their eggs vulnerable to crows, herons, gulls, foxes, dogs, and whatever else preys on them. Once hatched, the chicks are especially vulnerable, as they can’t dive for several weeks.
Only 10% of all migrating songbirds return to their breeding grounds each year. There are many obstacles on their routes and on the wintering grounds.
Gardening 2008
By Wendy Marshall
Along with spring come the annual garden chores. Cut back perennial beds that didn’t get done in the fall, weed, top-dress and fertilize. There are great organic fertilizers available locally, specifically for lawns, flower gardens and veggie gardens. Bone meal is an excellent long-acting booster. A good rule for setting out annuals is the Victoria Day weekend … however this year may be the exception with our late, cold spring and ice – off. The week following will probably be safer. Lawns should be thatched, removing dead grass and aerating, to encourage new healthy growth. I usually start seeding the veggie garden by the middle of May. Check the Almanac for dates.
Creel Reports
By Gordon Marshall
Stephen Maricle, the Small Lakes Biologist with the Ministry of Environment, Thompson Region has once again asked our group to perform a 2008 Creel Report for Little and Big Lac des Roches, Birch Lake and Phinetta Lake. Creel reports are a record of fishing results such as when caught, where caught and fish length. The data is used to determine the condition of trout fishery on the lake and future fisheries programs. We had 7 members who volunteered last year and we hope to get at least 15 volunteers for the 2008 fishing season. If you are willing to participate in this worthwhile program, please contact Gordon Marshall at 250.593.2327 or email gwmarshall@xplornet.com.
Fish Stockings?
Fish stocking levels planned for 2008 is 90,000 yearlings for all of Lac des Roches and 10,000 yearlings for Birch Lake. These numbers are slightly less than 2007 levels. The yearlings are a mixture of Pennask and Blackwater Rainbow Trout, natural and non-reproducing specimens. These yearlings, when introduced, are 4 to 6” in length but will grow to legal catch size of 12” by the following year. These fish will contribute to the biological health of our lakes, taking their place in the natural food chain and filtering the water that many of us use for domestic purposes. Those fish that don’t get eaten by fishers or natural predators can live up to 6 to 8 years and will grow to 10 lbs on our lake. Gordon Marshall has prepared a detailed stocking list on our website, for those interested.
Lake Monitoring
The Ministry of Environment has a keen interest in our three lakes and has requested that we continue to monitor water quality and submit data as members of the BC Lake Stewardship Society. The minimum requirement is 10 consecutive weekly readings during the summer months. Thanks to the following monitors for volunteering their time to conduct water surveys in 2008.
Al and Marie Wallewein – Little Lac des Roches
Gord and Wendy Marshall – Lac des Roches
We are still looking for volunteers for Phinetta and Birch Lakes.
Logging too Close for Comfort
In addition to the active logging up the Wavey Lake Forestry Road, there is Douglas fir beetle control logging planned at Lac des Roches. Luckily, the steep terrain on our south shore hills has deemed the logging there, too costly, (and unsightly)!
SLOW Speed
Friends of Lac des Roches has requested that the CRD make application to Transport Canada to further reduce the boating speed on Little Lac des Roches to 10 km/hr from the existing 20 km/hr. to be in line with the majority of speed restricted lakes in the province. The driving force behind the request is our concern for the safety of lake users and wildlife, mitigation of shoreline erosion and damage to nesting sites and personal property. Recognizing that many lake users use the main lake as their water playground, we specifically steered away from horsepower restrictions. Our letter, detailing past and present problems is on our website.
MEDIUM Speed
It was disturbing to find out that the legal speed limit on our roads (Eagle Island, Boultbee and Gerald Crescent) is 80 km/hr. This is a provincial standard but as we all know … much too fast. A request has been made to the Ministry of Highways to restrict legal speed. Their response has been a commitment to post pedestrian signs at each end of Gerald Crescent. This is a start, but we will continue to press for speed restriction on our roads, quoting safety concerns. Let us know what you think.
FAST Speed
Although many lake users escape the daily grind when they come to the lake, some seasonal residents, like many of the full-time residents, endure the restriction of using dial-up connections for needed access to the Internet. Some residents have invested in satellite services to meet their high-speed connection requirements but many of us keep hoping a cheaper alternative becomes available. A couple of local residents are collecting potential subscriber information for the BC Wireless High Speed Internet provider out of 100 Mile House, who would erect the necessary tower in our area. Your physical location is important as this could impact the tower location. Birch Lake residents may not be in the necessary line of site but any interest from there would help the business case. If you are willing to commit to either 12 month or 6-month service, please add your name to the signup sheet at the Bridge Lake Store or call
Jamie Moberg @ 250.593.4481 or
Andy Steffen @ 250.593.0214.
Comments?
Newsletter input or comments may be directed to Editor/Writer: Sharron Woloshyn, 250.593.0041.
Boating Etiquette and Safety
By Bill and Lorraine Jollymore
Keep boat launch areas clear so that all boaters have equal access.
Don’t mix alcohol and boating. You need your best reflexes to keep you, your boat and other lake users safe. It’s illegal to operate a boat while impaired.
Limit your speed when around other boaters, anglers, swimmers and hidden obstacles. Respect the Universal Shoreline Speed Restriction (10 km/hr within 30 m of the shore).
Be careful when boating at dawn and dusk, or in other conditions of limited light or visibility.
Refrain from running your boat through water being fished by others.
Avoid sensitive habitats such as shallow water, spawning areas, and wildlife nesting or foraging areas. It’s illegal to harass wildlife.
Pack out your garbage. Old fishing line, litter, fuel and oil damage fish habitat, endanger aquatic life and reduce water quality.
For important information on regulations related to boating safety including; operator competency requirements; horsepower restrictions related to the age of operators, universal shoreline speed restrictions and proper use of personal flotation devices (including Inflatable PFD’s), please refer to Transport Canada’s “The Safe Boating Guide” at www.boatingsafety.gc.ca or ask for a copy through our website.
2008 – 2009 is the Roderick Haig-Brown Centenary Celebration in British Columbia. It seems appropriate that we quote a statement made by him in 1950 (as published in the 2008-09 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis of BC),
“It seems clear beyond the possibility of argument that any given generation of men can have only a lease, not ownership, of the earth; and one essential term of the lease is that the earth be handed on to the next generation with unimpaired potentialities. This is the conservationist’s concern.”
Courtesy of: Morris & Chan on Fly Fishing Trout Lakes
Fly Fishing Lac des Roches
By Bill Jollymore with Lorraine Jollymore
The tactics used are multi-layered and complex. The lake will produce more broken dreams than broken leader tippets. However, both lakes produce excellent fishing opportunities from ice off to ice on. To delve into all the details would fill the pages of a small book. So, let’s look at the basics.
Rods: A rod from 8 ft. to 10 ft. casting a 5 to 8 weight line will do fine.
Reels: A good reel is a must. A smooth running model with a good functioning drag that will hold the fly line and 100 yds of 20 lb. backing will do. Two extra spools are a necessity.
Lines: A good selection would be: Weight forward floating, Weight forward float-sink tip, Med sink, Weight forward full sinking, Medium to fast sink. All in 5 to 8 weight. Now, you see the reason for the extra reel spools.
Leaders: 9 ft. to 16 ft. 3 lb. to 6 lb. test tippets work just fine.
Flies: The following patterns are my favorites. Any chironomid pattern, hare’s ear, pheasant tail, prince nymph, halfback, all the leech patterns, wool worm, wooly bugger, any sedge pattern and of course the tom thumb is a must have.
After you have assembled your battery to defeat the fish, two more things are needed and they are the most important. Patience and perseverance. Good luck.
Dumb Dumping
There have been several instances of illegal dumping of yard and clearing waste on the crown land around our area. The Ministry of Forests has tried to burn these unsightly waste piles but with limited success due to the amount of soil contained in them. Residents can take their waste to the Sheridan Refuse site, just north of the Interlakes corner. You can even make it an outing with the family since you pass by the ice cream and fudge “parlor” at Sheridan Lake! Burning in your yard is a viable option providing there are no bans and Backyard Burning Procedures are followed. For more information, www.bcwildfire.ca or call1.888.797.1717.
A Bumpy Road Ahead
Don’t hold your breath but maybe, just maybe, the 9 km stretch of bumpy highway between Bridge Lake and the east end of Lac des Roches may be repaved in 2008. Until the Ministry announces its plans, local highways officials cannot comment BUT there has been lots of activity in the Lac des Roches gravel reserves this spring.
Where … Exactly?
Did you know when reporting a forest fire, land coordinates aid the spotter pilot to the correct location? For your reference, Eagle Island on Lac des Roches is at 51° 28′ N, 120° 34′ W. The Provincial Forest Fire Reporting Center is toll free 1.800.663.5555.
What’s Going on Here?
Many residents have joined forces with the Rural Crime Watch organization and Citizens on Patrol to elevate neighbourhood watch in the area. With the added summer use and traffic, this becomes less effective so we remind all lake users to be diligent of their property and that of their neighbours and keep a look out for suspicious activity that should be reported to the RCMP.
Reiterating 3 R’s
Reduce Riparian Activity:
Remember, the riparian buffer zone, next to the lake is an important key to a healthy lake environment and can even help in deterring the ducks and geese from soiling your waterfront property. Reduce the amount of development in this area and consider restoring some of the natural vegetation to protect the lake from unnatural contaminates and excessive shoreline erosion.
Reuse Unwanted Stuff:
Before you take that unwanted appliance, furniture or equipment to the refuse site, let your neighbours know about its availability. There are often temporary needs either right at our lake or from groups in the area that can put your unwanted items to good use. Working electric ovens and fridges are often in need during renovations or peak seasons. With that in mind, we currently are storing a small 4-burner propane range that is in good working order and is in search of a needy home.
Recycle Recyclables:
The Cariboo Regional District is moving forward with recycling improvement for residents of the South Cariboo. In addition to the share shacks that are located at certain waste transfer sites, intended for small household items that may still be useful to new owners, they plan to open a major recycling plant within 3 years. Residents leaving the lake and heading west on Highway 24 can take most recyclables to Gold-Trail Recycling in 100 Mile House. Those heading east on the highways are encouraged to take their recyclables to the public bins on River Road in Kamloops.
Where is the Fire Truck?
Residents may notice that the old fire hall across from the Bridge Lake Store has become a private residence. Don’t worry; we still have a fire truck and a dedicated group of volunteer firefighters serving our area. Kerry and Leroy Wright, new owners of the Bridge Lake store are providing a home for the fire truck at the store and Lac des Roches is the permanent home for several members of the Interlakes Volunteer Fire Department, fully trained as First Responders. Some insurance companies recognize IVFD as adequate coverage for fire insurance, reducing the cost of homeowner’s insurance. Neighbours are reminded that the annual fire fees paid to the IVFD are necessary to maintain this service as it is not funded through property taxes. Doug Townsend is the local fire chief and will answer any questions about IVFD @ 250.593.4665.
Delving into Developments
As the demand for property in the area has increased, there has been significant development of private land in the South Cariboo. Several multilot subdivisions have been created and larger lots are commonly being split into 2 or 3 residential lots. Some development proposals require rezoning and changes to the Official Community Plan, which may be of interest to out-of-town residents. To monitor development in our area, TNRD 1.877.377.8673 and CRD www.cariboord.bc.ca.
Matchmaker … Make me a Match
Throughout the year, we receive requests from property owners inquiring about different services for their residence or property. For the benefit of our lake users, we compiled a list of local service providers and will post this on our community website page soon. We encourage readers to contact us through the website if you are in search of a service or if you are a service provider, and we’ll update our list. A few available services include; housecleaning, renovations, landscaping, house sitting, cabin maintenance, snow removal, and tree removal. Does anyone do gopher eradication?
Diesel Fuel is Closer Than You Think
Residents may be pleased to learn that Bridge Lake Store is now handling Diesel fuel in addition to Regular gasoline and Auto & Tank propane. Temporarily, they don’t have Marked gasoline for our many off road vehicles, but Leroy assures us that he will have this for the summer season, as soon as the ground permits the excavation for his new tank.
Lots of Snow and Ice
For those of us who enjoy the snow and ice, this has been a great winter although it was off to a rather slow start. Sledding was fantastic in the surrounding hills with fresh powder on the trails right up to the end of April. Sleds were not put away in storage until the first week of May, and even then, with a short trailer ride, sledding was still viable. Once again the ice was thick enough to accommodate pretty well any activity. For the fourth consecutive year, the ice and hospitality offered at the Lac des Roches resort on the little lake accommodated the week long under ice training session for the CFB Esquimalt Dive Team in March. At the rate the ice is coming off the lake and the snow is melting in the protected forest areas, the lake is going to be pretty cold for swimming and skiing this year.
Unwelcome Plants
There are many invasive plants growing in the Cariboo. Invasive plants are not native to the area and can have detrimental effects on habitat quality for wildlife and effect water quality by driving out the native plants. In 2008, the 100 Mile Free Press has been running a series in the Cariboo Connector describing the 18 priority plants to control. Landowners are responsible and required to take steps to control these plants if they appear on their land. More information is available at www.invasiveplantcouncilbc.ca/.
Be Gentle to our Waters
Your wastewater carries chemical particulates through your septic system to ground water and our lakes. This is as true in the city as it is in our rural area, but what makes this such an important factor here is that our lakes are also the source of domestic water for many homes, not to mention the home for an abundance of waterfowl. In the city, rarely does the water source and effluent discharge affect the same body of water. It is important to adjust domestic habits for lakeside living such as avoiding the use of harsh cleaning chemicals and keeping chlorine out of the water. You also don’t want to kill the naturally occurring good bacteria that make a septic system work correctly. Advice for gently living near a lake is available from many sources, both provincial and regional. This source is particularly useful, www.livingbywater.ca.
Family Fishing Weekend
Just a reminder, the BC “free” family fishing weekend is June 13 – 14 – 15, 2008. Go to the website www.bcfamilyfishing.com for more information and free licensing downloads.
Our NEW Mission Statement
We have changed our focus to meet the needs of our community. Although the crown land development has been set aside, we will continue to monitor the Government’s policies and activities as they pertain to Crown land and watershed areas. Here is our new mission statement:
The purpose of this organization is to work for the future well being of Lac des Roches and Birch Lake through environmental stewardship activities and community projects.
New Membership Strategy
When Friends of Lac des Roches and Birch Lake organized in 2004, our funding came from initial memberships and cash donations from many generous and concerned citizens. As our focus is redirected to ongoing initiatives we have decided to change our strategy to an annual renewable membership. Members who wish to continue to support the activities of our group are asked to renew their family membership. This allows our membership roster to stay current, reflecting those who wish to support the refocus of the group. It also provides a level of cash flow to the group to support the annual costs, mainly; website maintenance; member’s mail-outs; BCLSS Membership and incidentals. Current paid memberships will expire after the 2008 AGM on August 31.
Our members currently total 196
A Difficult Delivery
Due to safety and security issues raised by the members regarding the hand delivery of this annual newsletter, the practice of leaving a hard copy at each residence will discontinue after this edition. Residents wishing to receive a copy of the annual newsletter have several options:
- Provide an email or mailing address to Friends of Lac des Roches and Birch Lake, or
- Become a member of Friends of Lac des Roches and Birch Lake, or
- View the newsletter on our website
We welcome input from our readers. Is there anything specific you would like to see in our annual newsletter?
A Strong Community
The community organizations through the South Cariboo are voluntary membership of both seasonal and full-time residents. We have been invited to join with the area groups (Friends of Bridge Lake, Green Lake Area Ratepayers Association, and Deka Lake District Ratepayers) to form a coalition; which will address issues, concerns and successes that we have in common or are unique to our areas. We have the encouragement of CRD Area L Director Maureen Pinkney and South Cariboo MLA Charlie Wyse. Our initial meeting to explore common ground was very enlightening and proved that we have a lot to learn from each other and there are many potential synergies should we combine our efforts for certain causes. We encourage residents to become members of Friends of Lac des Roches and Birch Lake to show support for the work that will be done on their behalf by our group.
Friends Supporting Friends
The proposed 31 strata-titled lot development on a privately-owned island on neighbouring Bridge Lake has prompted the residents there to form a society, opposing the rezoning and changes to the OCP required to allow the developer to proceed. Friends of Lac des Roches and Birch Lake were asked to support the opposition to this development, but the executive recognized the significant differences between this private land development and the Government’s plan to sell publicly-owned lands for the development at Lac des Roches. To date, our members have not taken a collective stance against development of privately owned land, such as the 27 lots above the rest stop. There is significant private development potential around Lac des Roches, with and without rezoning. All 27 strata lots at Cottage Country estates sold and are at various stages of development. The sale and privatization of Peaceful Cove Resort and the Birch Lake Fishing Camp have changed the way these properties are used. The sales ad for Lac des Roches Resort is now being advertised “with subdivision potential”. As demand for recreational property grows, development is inevitable and as land values and tax assessments skyrocket in the South Cariboo, development becomes a necessity for some landowners. We invite readers to consider their position on privately-owned land development at our lake and throughout the South Cariboo. Those wishing to support the Friends of Bridge Lake directly can do so in various ways through their website www.friendsofbridgelake.org. A public consultation meeting was held on May 2 and rezoning meetings will be scheduled soon. We ask members to let your executive know your position so that we may better represent the membership on this issue in the future.
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