The BBLA hosted a public meeting with the MNRF in September, regarding water levels on Big Basswood Lake. A number of individuals had expressed ongoing concerns with fluctuating water levels, particularly in late summer and early fall.  The meeting was poorly attended, both in-person and via Zoom. Perhaps this was due to it being held on a

The Big Basswood Lake Association is hosting a meeting with representatives of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry at Sowerby Hall on Friday, September 22 at 2:00 p.m. Communitiy members will have an opportunity to learn about the Harris Creek Dam management plan and to address their questions to MNRF represenatives. This

The BBLA board is proud to announce the publication of the Spring & Summer 2023 BBLA Newsletter. Twice yearly, the BBLA board provides updates on the many issues affecting our community. In this issue, you can learn about important impending leadership changes to the BBLA board; learn details about a September 6, 2023 FOCA webinar on cottage

The annual Big Basswood Lake Association annual general meeting (AGM) will take place in-person on Friday, July 21, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. ET in person at Melwel Lodge. The BBLA board is also offering a virtual participation option via Zoom. All members are strongly encourgaged to attend the AGM, as you will receive detailed updates on the BBLA

BBLA has been supporting and promoting Citizen Science initiatives on Big Basswood Lake for approximately 23 years. We continue to particpate actively in the FOCA Lake Partner Program has built a network of volunteers to sample water from over 550 lakes across Ontario. Testing includes phosphorus levels, calcium and water clarity which we submit

On Monday, October 24 2022 municipal elections were held in Huron Shores at the same time as new councils were elected across the province. The Big Basswood Lake Association board participated proactively in the campaign running up to the election. We talked to many of the candidates individually, attended the all candidates meeting on Wednesday

We sincerely hope that all of our members and their families are safe and well. It’s hard to believe that the summer has come and gone so quickly. The lake certainly seemed to be busier this summer although I don’t think that we have returned to pre-pandemic activity levels yet. However, it was wonderful to see everyone back enjoying

Ontario municipal elections are scheduled for Monday, October 24th, 2022. The Big Basswood Lake Association encourages all eligible members to vote in the upcoming October 24 Huron Shores municipal elections.  Voting for candidates who support BBLA interests is the single most important action you can take to ensure that Big Basswood Lake

It was seven o'clock in the evening when, after this long, cold ride, the party were dumped down with their baggage on the shores of a little bay, and cheered with the information that as the lake was rough Superintendent Hope, who was to have met them, might be delayed indefinitely. (this bay would likely have been Coles Bay due to its proximity to Sowerby – it could also have been Indiana Bay where Basswood Lake Resort now occupies the site, however this would have made for both a longer row from the Clubhouse and a longer wagon ride from Sowerby).