Representing The Brandy Lake Association

Protecting Brandy Lake from Blue Green Algae

Protecting our watershed today to ensure a vibrant Muskoka legacy for tomorrow.

One of the greatest assets we have as the Brandy Lake community is the quality of our water. In order to protect our lake from the threat of blue-green algae, our vigilance as property owners is critical. As we look forward to spring and opening the cottage our collective resolve to avoid all use of herbicides, pesticides and especially fertilizers will make the difference. Secondly, we can each take responsibility for ensuring our  septic system is healthy. The third thing we can each do is naturalize our shoreline. This shoreline buffer goes a long way to protecting the lake from runoff and providing the habitat necessary for a healthy lake ecosystem. Mindful boating also protects the shoreline from the damage caused by boat wakes.

And last but not least!

A special thank goes out to all our volunteers, especially Kevin Trimble and his water testing crew. If you can volunteer even a little of your time please let us know. We would welcome you aboard.

As we all look forward to the upcoming season at the lake let’s celebrate what we all share, a love of Brandy Lake.

Happy 2019 from your BLA Executive:

Daniela von Bredow – President

Don Burn – Vice President

Linda Mathers – Treasurer

Derek Stevens – Membership Director

Jon Deveith – Director at Large

Moreen Miller – Secretary

Margrit Kroll – Director at Large

Jeffery McBain – Director at Large

LATEST NEWS

A Refresher On Blue-green Algae In Brandy Lake

Longtime property owners on Brandy Lake are no strangers to blue-green algae. Algal blooms at the beginning of the 2000s, when the predecessor of the Brandy Lake Association was forming, gave rise to focussed investigations by the Ministry of the Environment. In recent...

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Brandy Lake Plan

The Lake Plan for Brandy Lake seeks to ensure the protection of Brandy Lake and its watershed by implementing the priorities of the Brandy Lake Association (BLA) membership as identified in the BLA strategic plan. The Lake Plan recognizes that effective stewardship of the...

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2025 Annual General Meeting Presentation

Please join us on Sunday, August 24th at 9 am at the Port Carling Community Centre (3 Bailey Street, Port Carling) for the 2025 Annual General Meeting of the Brandy Lake Association. Updates on the status of Brandy Lake’s water monitoring program, social activities on the lake and plans for 2026 will be presented…

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Township of Muskoka Lakes Updates

By-law Enforcement Summer HoursAs of Friday May 19, the By-Law Division is changing their hours to best serve the community. By-Law Staff will be available Monday – Friday from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm, and Saturday and Sundayfrom 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. The best way to submit a...

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