The Three Mile Lake Association was founded in 1968. It was incorporated in 2005 and operates today as the “voice” of Three Mile Lake constituents.
The major initiatives which the board is currently working on are:
Love Your Lake
In July and August 2016, all 611 properties on Three Mile Lake were surveyed from the water noting the degree of impact on and near the shore. From these notes, a Shoreline Property Report was produced for every property on the lake. These reports outline voluntary stewardship actions which can be taken to improve the health of our lake. In 2017, four properties were selected to receive grants of up to $1,900 to assist with the re-naturalization of their shorelines.
Water Quality Initiative
In 2016, we joined the Muskoka Lakes Association’s water quality program. Water samples are collected by volunteers at 5 locations on and around the lake. These samples are analysed for total phosphorous and dissolved organic compound.
Pilot Project to Demonstrate the effectiveness of Ultrasound in Controlling Blue Green Algae
In 2017, we contracted the firm of CanDetec Inc. to install a floating solar powered ultrasound unit in a leeward bay on Three Mile Lake. Ultrasound is used in reservoirs and small ponds in many countries of the world to treat blue-green algae. The purpose of this project is to determine if ultrasound can effectively treat blue-green algae in larger bodies of water.