Dear ,

Ahead of the upcoming long weekend, this is a annual friendly reminder there are fines for use of fireworks on the Lake which vary depending on extenuating factors such as fire ban periods, statutory holidays, etc. To avoid potential for municipal fines or complaints, please contact either the Townhip of Addington Highlands or Town of North Frontenac for more details in advance.  

Furthermore, please kindly consider that fireworks have extremely harmful effects on Lake Mazinaw's health. They cause a great amount of fear, stress and anxiety in wild animals, not to mention it is a fire hazard and produces chemical and mineral pollutants when set off. Birds and mammals will abandon their nests, leaving their defenceless babies behind. The panic of the ordeal can cause disorientation, decreasing the ability for wildlife to locate their homes. Loud noises have negative impacts on the communication, distribution, foraging, reproduction and homeostasis of a range of species, including amphibians, arthropods, birds, fish, mammals, molluscs and reptilians.

Refraining from fireworks is a 'SMART' goal for our lake, as defined by the Blue Lakes Program (explained in our Spring Newsletter) and meets our Board mandate to promote and protect the health of the Lake.

Thank you in advance for your consideration of this message,and regard of the environmental we are so privileged to belong to.

MPOA Board