

These are also less impactful to the lakebed. Given the fluctuating water levels, it would be advisable to consider using floating docks.

It may be that you need to move your existing dock or to build an extension on your existing dock in order to continue to have access to your property.

The following is a summary of what we have learned. GBA has been working with local municipalities as well as the Province (specifically Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources) and the Federal government as the rules and regulations around dock size and placement and lakebed alterations are reviewed in order to enable continued use of properties during this low water crisis. With the current crisis low water levels many cottagers will have challenges gaining direct access to their properties. Seventy-nine percent of GBA Members own water access only properties.
