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Rosen Lake Rate Payers Association Newsletter June 2015
http://rosenlake.com and Rosen Lake on Facebook
Photo M. Coulombe
Purpose of the Rosen Lake Rate Payers Association
Our role is to communicate any and all information that can be of use to those living or
vacationing in the area. We do not to lobby or make decisions regarding issues that may arise.
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Contents:
1. Annual General Meeting
2. Snow Pack and River Flow Forecasts
3. May Fire Danger Rating
4. ORV Registration
5. Cranbrook to Wardner Trail Update
6. Rosen Lake Traditions and Boating Safety
7. Public Beach Improvements
8. East Kootenay Energy Diet
9. Links for Bird and Wildlife Watchers
10. Link for Dock Applications
11. 2015 Calendar for RLRPA
12. Found
13. Membership Form
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1. AGM:
The annual general meeting will be held Thursday July 30, 7p.m. at the
Jaffray Community Centre. Many of us host guests during the long weekend
and are very busy. The last week of July and the first week of August
typically see the largest population at the lake. The best compromise is to
hold the meeting just before the long weekend. Our community includes
everyone in the Rosen Lake drainage basin.
2. Snow Pack and River Flow Forecasts
The past winter has indeed been warmer and drier than average. According
to the BC River Forecast Centre, the East Kootenay snowpack was 76% of
normal. The link below provides additional information regarding
expected river flows.
http://bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca/bulletins/watersupply/SnowIndexMap.htm
3. May 2015 Fire Danger Rating for the Area
The following link will be useful for future fire bans and fire danger ratings.
http://bcwildfire.ca/Weather/Maps/danger_rating.htm
At this writing, fire danger is moderate and there are no fire bans in place.
Low snow pack and the lack of precipitation so far this spring have created
unusually dry conditions in this area.
Forest Fires: 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 (cell)
4. ORV Registration Mandatory as of June 1, 2015
See the link below for information on how and where to register your
vehicle: https://www.for.gov.bc.ca/mof/orv/
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5. Cranbrook to Wardner Destination Trail Update
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cranbrook-to-Wardner-DestinationTrail
Photos by Jim Webster
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Construction on the non-motorized trail from Cranbrook to Wardner is
underway. On April 18, volunteers gathered at the Rampart rest stop 10 km
south of Cranbrook to work on the trail. The goal was to install a kiosk,
some fence posts and a cattle guard. Four hours later, thanks to the many
volunteers, the work was accomplished. Portions of the trail are now open.
This year, Phase 2 is underway which includes Wardner to Ha Ha Creek
Road, Steamboat Hill bypass and Mayook bypass. (Trails B.C. / Trans Canada
Trail, 2014)
According to Al Skucas, work on the Mayook segment this year will be
labour intensive and volunteers will get more chances to contribute.
Please visit the Facebook site above for additional information.
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6.
Rosen Lake Traditions (A brief review)
(In other words, Lake Traditions that work, some supported by law, others just common
sense)
Please share this information with all persons who enjoy water recreation while at
your property.
Enjoying Rosen Lake should be a safe and relaxing experience for all residents
and visitors.
Rosen Lake Watercraft Traditions
1.
All Watercraft should be inspected for weeds and debris before entering the lake.
2.
All motorized Watercraft must travel counter-clockwise.
3.
All motorized Watercraft, including those towing skiers, tubers, etc. must enter
the stream of traffic only when clear and safe to do so and only then at an angle
that allows the Watercraft to immediately be going counter-clockwise.
4.
Use of all motorized Watercraft at anything more than idle speed should be
restricted to the hours between 10 AM and 8 PM.
5.
All users of Rosen Lake are encouraged to use discretion and good judgement to
moderate their activities appropriate to the volume of activity on the lake. Be
considerate, share the lake and be careful!
6.
Do not tow skiers or tubes, nor race at high speeds close to the shore. Federal
guide-lines prohibit this.
7.
All Watercraft are responsible and liable for their wake.
8.
Do not harass the wildlife or harm their sanctuaries. They have rights protected
by law.
Note: The operation of a pleasure craft is subject to several sets of legislation. A complete list of rules and
regulations can be found at:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/tp-tp511-menu-487.htm
PLEASE USE CAUTION, COURTESY AND GOOD JUDGEMENT.
Public Access
Two public accesses are available for the general public to enjoy. Picnic tables and
restrooms facilities are available. These sites are under the jurisdiction of, and
maintained by, the R.D.E.K.
The following are not permitted at the public access points:
Overnight Camping
Operation of motorized Watercraft
Dogs
Open Liquor
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Boat Launches
Two boat launches are available. The launches are designed and maintained for the
self-described purpose only. DO NOT use the launches for any other purpose.
Fire Access
There are four developed fire accesses. These are designed to allow emergency fire
vehicles access to the lake. At no time are they to be blocked or used for other
purposes than intended.
This includes the two boat launches and the ends of Rosen Lake Road East and Rosen
Lake Road West.
This information is provided by the Rosen Lake Ratepayers Association for reference
only. “The Association” does not hold jurisdiction over and/or cannot be held
responsible for those who participate, at their own risk, in recreational activities in the
greater Rosen Lake area.
7.
Improvements to the Public Access
Last fall, the RDEK installed barriers and rocks to help reduce erosion on the
public access site on the east side of the lake. New picnic tables and a bear
proof trash receptacle were added. The area was seeded and path created
to the shore.
8.
East Kootenay energy diet
Home owners who are looking for ways to save on making your house more
energy efficient can access information on the link. Registration closes May
31.
http://eked.ca/?page_id=52
9.
Links for Bird and Wildlife Watchers
Those of us who are lucky enough to live or recreate at Rosen Lake are
surrounded by wildlife and birds. Learning more about the creatures that
share our environment may be of interest to some of you. Both web sites
have comprehensive information about wildlife and birds.
http://ibis.geog.ubc.ca/biodiversity/efauna/
http://ebird.org/content/canada/
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10. Links for Dock Applications
Links for Private Moorage Policy and Private Moorage Application
http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/Land_Tenures/tenure_programs
http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/Land_Tenures/documents/policies/private_moorage.pdf
11. 2015 Calendar
May 9: Directors Meeting
May: Spring Newsletter
June: Directors Meeting
July 30: AGM 7 p.m. Jaffray Community Hall
August: newsletter
Nov/Dec: newsletter
12. Found
May 13, 2015
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13. Membership Form
Annual dues are typically collected at the AGM. If you cannot attend, please
fill out the form below and send it in. It’s just that easy. Your support is
appreciated!
Good news! Unlike everything else, the dues remain the same at $20.00 /year
___________________________________________________
Rosen Lake Ratepayers Association Membership Form
Mail to:
Rosen Lake Ratepayers Association
General Delivery
Jaffray, BC
V0B 1T0
Name_________________________________________________________________
Address______________________________________________________________
City and Province_________________________________Postal Code___________
Phone: Home_________________________Rosen Lake_______________________
E-mail_________________________________________________
$20 membership fee is enclosed_____________
One of the many reasons Rosen Lake is such a great place is that people take care for
their community. Simple acts such as picking up litter, maintaining the trail around the
lake or plowing a skating strip around the lake for skaters go a long way to make Rosen
what it is. Thank you once again to Motion Steel for donating materials and time towards
making dam maintenance safer.
See you at the Annual General Meeting
Thursday, July 30, 7 p.m.
Jaffray Community Hall
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