Our focus
We have opportunities to become involved in other activities related to the lake, but we have confirmed our commitment to focusing on the development. We appreciate all the input and ideas we receive from our members and we hope they keep coming as we continue our monitoring of the development status. We will not proceed with an acquisition plan at this time, as it is not realistic to expect LWBC to entertain our application when they have a sale under negotiation.
Lakekeepers
The ice is off, and we are monitoring the lake. Temperature, clarity and weather conditions are being taken at four different locations by our members; Rock Island, Little Lac des Roches, Lac des Roches Outlet and Birch Lake. If you would like to volunteer to take weekly readings while you are in the area, contact Gordon Marshall at 593-2327. For our members out of town, we are excited to report that the water level is significantly higher than it has been in the last few years.
Logging …
For the interest of our members, there is considerable logging happening at Cottage Country Estates (above the Rest Stop). This logging is on private land but is scrutinized by the Ministry of Land Water and Air Protection. We are assured that none of the area streams or ponds are inhabited by fish, and since the property is quite far from the lake, there should be no adverse affect on Lac des Roches.
Administrative Reports
Funds generated to date are $900 from memberships and $1,560 from cash donations. Our ongoing administrative expenses are minimal, mostly website maintenance. Currently, we are 111 members strong!
Float-about
5 members braved the cold wind on Sunday, May 22 to tour the Lac des Roches side (and larger portion) of the development proposal. Our findings will be used for our intervention at the rezoning meeting.
Website
We are continually updating our website, and our support person has improved the look of many of the pages. We are posting all of the published articles on our “Articles” page. We will soon have a map on the website as well. We are still expecting submission for the “Around Our Lakes” page from our members. There are some true samples there for your enjoyment.
Media – Petitions
652 names were sent on our petition to the Premier and the Minister of Water Land and Air Protection. We continue to collect signatures through our web site for a future submission.
Publicity
Our message is traveling throughout the province. Bill Jollymore has attended the Kamloops Outdoor Show and the BC Federation of Fly Fishers AGM in Vernon to speak about the development and gain support. We also provided a group interview and received front page coverage in the Kamloops Daily News. See the web site for the article details. We have information pamphlets and novelty web site reminders for the general public near the Rest Stop on Lac des Roches.
All Candidates meeting
Members attended all candidates meetings for the Cariboo and Kamloops areas. We found that most of the questions to the candidates were focused on health care and school spending, however we were able to get some questions in about the development at the Cariboo meeting.
Announcement
It is with sadness that we mention the passing of Wayne Suggitt, a member of “Friends” and a resident of Lac des Roches. Wendy Suggitt has served on our executive since conception, but has resigned her position as she may be leaving the Cariboo. We wish to thank Wendy for her assistance and send our best wishes!