This page is a forum for communicating lake related activities. Postings can be anything from official MLPOA events, to notable lake resident activities, to happenings around the area. To have your posting listed here just email us with the details and we'll take it from there. You can also always directly post to our Facebook Group as well.
February 24, 2026 - Moira Lake to benefit from a Yamaha Canada Stay Outdoors Grant.
On February 24 Yamaha Financial Services presented a cheque to Watersheds Canada, a strategic partner of the MLPOA, in support of community-based watersheds habitat restoration.
Yamaha Financial Services is committed to those who work and play outdoors. Supporting the outdoor enthusiast, the Stay Outdoors Program aims to provide practical support to Canadian registered charities and not-for-profit groups for their conservation and access projects. A key project that will directly benefit from this donation is the rejuvenation of the walleye spawning beds on Moira Lake. We are thrilled to receive this generous support and offer many thanks to Yamaha Financial Services.
January 07, 2026 - Transport Canada to make changes to the Pleasure Craft License (PCL) for boating.
The government announced that effective December 31, 2025 the following changes to the PCL would be in effect:
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new and renewed pleasure craft licences will only be valid for five years
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current lifetime licences will be gradually replaced with licences that must be renewed every five years.
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a $24 service fee will apply to issuing, renewing, transferring, or replacing a Pleasure Craft Licence. This fee will be updated annually for inflation
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licence holders must now update their information within 30 days of a change in their name or address, instead of the previous 90 days.
For more information click the button.​
December 15, 2025 - MLPOA Submits Comments on Proposed Conservation Authority Consolidation
​The Moira Lake Property Owners Association has submitted formal comments to the Province of Ontario regarding the proposed consolidation of conservation authorities, including Quinte Conservation. Our submission highlights the importance of strong local watershed management, on-the-ground expertise, and meaningful consultation to ensure that any changes continue to protect Moira Lake and its surrounding watershed.
November 18, 2025 - MLPOA Lagoon Site Visit & Upcoming Report
On November 18, members of the MLPOA Board joined representatives from Centre Hastings Council and staff for a site visit to the Madoc Sewage Lagoons. The visit provided an opportunity to gain a first-hand understanding of lagoon operations and observe the facility in action.
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Our sincere thanks to Typhany Choinard, CAO of Centre Hastings, and Deputy Mayor Eric Sandford for organizing and facilitating the visit.
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The MLPOA is in the final stages of completing a comprehensive review of lagoon operations, including an analysis of discharge data from the past six years. We anticipate sharing the report with members and presenting it to the Municipality by the end of the year. Members will receive an update once the report is available.
October 18, 2025 - Two Projects Approved
We are very pleased to announce that Moira Lake, after significant planning effort, has been selected by Watersheds Canada for the completion of two projects in 2026: a Walleye Spawning Bed Rejuvenation and a Shoreline Environmental Impact Survey.
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These projects form an integral part of our Comprehensive Lake Management Plan (CLMP) and, along with ongoing efforts in Water Quality Testing, complete a significant portion of the plan.
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For more information on these two projects click on the appropriate button.
September 27, 2025 - Fall Water Level Drawdown
On Thursday, September 25, Quinte Conservation announced the fall drawdown schedule for the Moira watershed. This annual event involves lowering the water level in the lake to reduce the potential for shoreline damage and flooding in the spring. This year's drawdown will commence soon after October 14.
We have been advised by Quinte Conservation that, due to the already extremely low water level in the lake, this year's drawdown impact will be minor, likely only 2 to 3 inches, with the bulk of the drop, up to 2 inches, happening in the first day after the dam is adjusted. The lake will then take 1 to 2 weeks to stabilize.
Even with this small drop, Quinte Conservation still advises all property owners on the lake to remove boats and other floating structures from the water by the above date.
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For further information on the fall drawdown click on the button.
September 26, 2025 - Centre Hastings Lifts Burn Ban
As of September 26, 2025 The Municipality of Centre Hastings Fire Department lifted the recent burn ban, however modified burning restrictions remain in place to protect community safety.
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For further information on the new restrictions click on the button.
September 03, 2025 - Quinte Conservation Issues Level 3 Low Water Warning
Quinte Conservation and the Low Water Response Team have declared a Level 3 Low Water Condition due to lack of rainfall and low flows in local waterbodies, including Moira Lake. This is the most severe low water level.
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Quinte Conservation has advised us that they do not expect to use the lake as a reservoir for downstream bodies and that there will be no change in the dam level at the lake outlet. That being said, the water level on the lake is extremely low and caution should be exercised when boating.
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For further information on the Level 3 Low Water Condition click on the button.
August 09, 2025 - 2025 MLPOA Annual Meeting Held
We re please to announce that the 2025 MLPOA Annual Meeting was successfully held on August 09, 2025 at the Madoc Public Library. Well over 50 people were in attendance. Displays on Watersheds Canada, Madoc Archives, Water Testing, and the Photo Contest were enjoyed by all.
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Eric Sandford, Deputy Mayor, who brought greetings from the Municipality
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Gayle Ketcheson, Madoc Archives, who discussed the history of the lake and library
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Melissa Dakers, Watersheds Canada, who presented on two projects we plan on doing in 2026: Walleye Spawning Bed Rejuvenation and a Shoreline Survey.