We are sure most of us enjoy the presence and sound of loons on our lake. It is already nesting time and members have reported seeing eggs in nests on the shoreline!

As you may know, because loons have difficulty walking, they build their nests in vegetation along the shoreline’s edge and tend to prefer islands to the mainland.

Although loons choose locations that will protect their nests from prevailing winds, we suspect that they don’t consider the possible impact of the wake from passing boats and, unfortunately, the eggs in these nests are often vulnerable to being washed away by that wake.

We ask that you respect Transport Canada’s speed limit of 10 kph when operating your boats within 30 meters (100 feet!) of the shoreline.

Your compliance with this government-mandated speed limit reduces shoreline erosion, helps to protect loons, and ensure we are able to continue enjoying their presence.

After all, Skootamatta used to be called Loon Lake!

SDRA Board