Blue Green Algae Update September 8, 2025
The blue green algae bloom advisory has been extended by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit website to include the main basin of Three Mile Lake.
Read MoreFire Station Study
The Township of Muskoka Lakes is assessing the future of its fire stations, and your input is essential. Eight of the Township’s ten fire stations are approaching 40 years of age and need upgrades. Limited space and overlapping service areas reduce efficiency. To address this, the Township, working with Emergency Management Group Inc., has proposed three options. 10-Station Status Quo:…
Read MoreE.Coli Advisory – Stream Inlet at Carlos Enterprise Road – August 6, 2025
Please be advised that on July 30, the Three Mile Lake Association (TMLA) conducted routine E. coli (Escherichia coli) sampling at several stream inlets flowing into the lake. One sample, taken at the stream inlet from Raymond, located on Carlos Enterprise Rd. (north shore of the eastern main basin), returned a concerning result of 550 CFU/100 mL. GPS coordinates: 45.184025,…
Read MoreHave Your Say – Help Shape the Future of Boating on Our Lakes
Safe Quiet Lakes wants to hear from you! They’re conducting the 2025 “Your Lakes, Your Views” survey, and your input can help shape policies and actions that protect the peace, safety, and enjoyment of lakes like ours. We’re encouraging all Three Mile Lake cottagers to take a few minutes to share their thoughts. Whether it’s about boat traffic, noise, safety,…
Read MoreJoin Us for EnviroHub Day: Rooted in Action – Saturday, May 31 2025
Discover how you can contribute to a greener Muskoka at EnviroHub Day: Rooted in Action, a free, family-friendly event hosted by the District of Muskoka. Taking place on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Port Carling Community Centre, this event offers a unique opportunity to engage with local environmental initiatives. Attendees can look…
Read MoreBlue-Green Algae Bloom Update – June 13, 2024
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) issued a water quality advisory for the West Shoreline of Hammell's Bay on June 10, 2024. Here are the latest updates based on the June 4th, 2024 sample results. Location: Northwest Shoreline of Hammell's Bay Key Information: No Serious Toxicity Detected: The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) found no serious…
Read MoreAlgae Bloom Confirmed by MECP in Hammell’s Bay – June 10, 2024
On June 3rd, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) collected water samples from Hammell's Bay on the west shoreline near Sandlewood Road. On June 10th, 2024, MECP confirmed a blue-green algae bloom in the sampled water. Limited information is currently available, but we are actively monitoring the situation and will provide updates as soon as we receive…
Read MoreThree Mile Lake Algae Bloom Update – Entire Water Body Affected – September 20, 2023
We wish to inform the public that the blue-green algae bloom in Three Mile Lake has expanded, now impacting the entirety of the water body. This information is based on recent reports from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP). The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) in collaboration with MECP is actively monitoring the situation. As…
Read MoreImportant Shea Road Boat Launch Update – August 24, 2023
We wanted to update you about the ongoing developments at the Shea Road Boat Launch. The Township of Muskoka Lakes, with its commitment to community infrastructure, completed the construction of the new dock this year – a testament to the progress we are making together. However, as with any community-driven project, there can be challenges. In the recent Request for…
Read MoreBlue-Green Algae Bloom Confirmed North-West Three Mile Lake in the Sandwood Road Area – August 21, 2023
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) has confirmed a blue-green algae bloom in Three Mile Lake, specifically in its Northwest region near Sandwood Road. Blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, can produce toxins detrimental to human and animal health in high concentrations. With the confirmation of this bloom, residents and visitors are urged to be cautious, as…
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