Canadian Lakes Safety

ROB MICKEY Safety Department Director rmickey@clpoc.org Ihope you are all enjoying your summer so far! It is great to see things finally starting to turn the corner after the past year we have had. I’d like to extend a special round of thanks to our Mobile Watch volunteers, as they have truly stepped up to assist in so many ways around Canadian Lakes during the pandemic. If you see them in your travels, please do give them a wave of thanks!

Here are a few reminders as we continue to roll through summer:

Dogs – We have reached a critical point with this situation. I have seen a jump in loose/lost dog calls, aggressive dog calls, and dogs offleash. If you cannot properly care for and control your animal, then please refrain form having a dog in Canadian Lakes. So many of these situations are a danger for everybody involved, including the dogs. In addition, many of the calls we receive involve repeat offenders. There are unavoidable times when dogs run off or get out. The ridiculous part is that even after multiple events, nothing seems to be done to correct the problem. Please see that your dog is properly controlled and kept safe.

Boats – Following Labor Day the main ramp will no longer have an attendant and the gate will be locked. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment to remove your boat, or you are unlikely to receive immediate service. To put things in perspective, during a summer season close to 2,000 boats pass over the main launch ramp; and on some weekends more than 150 went in and out on the same day—so please plan accordingly. Finally, all watercraft MUST be off Canadian Lakes waters by November 1.

ATVs – The only approved areas for ATV operation are on streets and roads within Canadian Lakes. The trails by the Castle, Lake of the Clouds, and near the dog park have been made by people continuing to violate this rule. This process not only ruins the surrounding terrain but also endangers pedestrians who walk these nature areas. Just because you see a trail does not mean it is approved for motorized use.

RV and Trailer Owners – Please make sure these vehicles are moved to a proper storage location per our Canadian Lakes deed restrictions. My office actively conducts patrols to identify RV and trailer parking violations, and you will be notified.

Vehicle Parking – There is absolutely NO overnight and/or longterm parking allowed within street medians in Canadian Lakes. It appears people have been using these areas for overflow parking and so forth. There have been several issues throughout the development with vehicles parked in medians and along the streets on blind curves. These are safety hazards to not only motorists but also to the vehicle owner.

Thank you all for your time, and enjoy the rest of your summer!