Since it is time winterize and protect personal property, many residents will be looking for storage locations along the shore for boats and docks from the shifting spring ice which can be so destructive. A plea goes out to residents to be mindful of the winter use of public accesses for recreation, emergency and commercial use. Access to the lake is an essential part of living – and surviving – the winter on Lac des Roches. The lake can get heavy use for snowmobiling and ice fishing. Users from out of the area will trespass on private property to gain access to their popular spots on the lake if public access is barred by docks and boats. Water may be needed for fire suppression, particularly when absent cabin owners have shut down their water supply for the winter, and there is plenty of water under the ice to accommodate pumping equipment so long as they can get to the source. A local contractor uses the winter conditions to remove danger tree along the shore running several pieces of equipment on the ice, as close to the source as possible. Please keep the accesses clear.