Cranberry Lake residents join Dog Lake Association

Jul 22, 2020

At its annual meeting on Saturday July 18th, the members of the Dog Lake Association (DLA) approved a proposal to include in its jurisdiction the Cranberry Lake area and as members, people interested in the Cranberry Lake area. The organization is now the Dog and Cranberry Lakes Association (DCLA).

The two lakes have been inextricably connected since the ice age, through the development of the Rideau Canal in the 1830’s and the designation of the Canal as a World Heritage Site in 2007.

“The two lakes are essentially one body of water so a common focus on their shared environment makes sense,” said Sue Shaw, Past President of the DLA.

The 2 lakes are bounded by Burnt Hills Road and Brass Point Bridge to the North, Sunbury Road to the South and take in numerous lanes to the West and East extending almost to Highway 15. The lakes are separated by a peninsula which has Carrying Place Rd. running down its spine. At one point the 2 lakes are only 200 metres apart.

“The DLA has been active in its stewardship of Dog Lake’s waters from its annual multi-site and multi-sampling water quality testing through monitoring lake area development,” said Janet Brown, Committee Chairperson of DLA’s Water Quality Committee.

The organization also works closely with the Township, the 14 other lake associations in the Township, and the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority (CRCA).The DCLA hopes to have a representative on the Township’s new Lake Ecosystem Advisory Committee due be created later this Summer. A key initiative of the DLA and now the DCLA is the collaborative committee to improve the water quality of three lakes in the lower Rideau Canal system. These are Colonel By, Cranberry, and Dog Lakes. The DCLA will continue these connections. Conservation efforts with other key regional and Provincial authorities and organizations also will be addressed.

The DCLA will continue member social and informational programs. The highlight event is the member’s BBQ and Annual General Meeting held the 3rd Saturday in July. Due to the virus restrictions, this year’s meeting was held virtually, and the BBQ was postponed. In other action at this year’s meeting, Daryl Neve of Huntbach Ln. Battersea, was elected President for the 202-21 fiscal year.

Other activities include the annual tree sale, the Winterfest celebration on the frozen lake, garden tours, informational hikes, and informational sessions for programs like the Water’s Edge Grant program and the Nature Conservancy.

“Clearly people from Dog Lake are supportive of this proposal. We hope that Cranberry lake people will like it too, will join the DCLA, and will become actively engaged,” said Kari Galasso, Chairperson of DCLA’s Membership and Social Committee.

People interested in the Dog and Cranberry Lakes area are encouraged to join the DCLA. Go to the website at www.doglakeassociation.cam click on “Becoming a Member” and follow the instructions. Annual dues are $30.00/ household and can be paid by credit card through the website. Questions can be referred to Kari Galasso at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..