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NEW – SUMMER 2008 NEWSLETTER
Shorelines [pdf file: 0.48mb]
LOCAL ISSUES
Shoreline Development
Chalk River Nuclear Facilities
The Fort Williams Riverwatchers’ area encompasses from the Short Turn near the Petawawa Yacht Club to Oiseau Rock. The shoreline is a mix of rock with sandy stretches and numerous islands are located in the middle of the mighty river.
Delphine Hasle
View of the river from Oiseau Rock
This stretch of the Ottawa River is an historic part of the river as it includes Oiseau Rock at the upper end of the river past the former H.B.C. post of Fort William and then down past CFB Petawawa to Petawawa Point. Chalk river nuclear facilities are located on the shore along the Ontario side of the river. Permanent residents, cottagers, and boaters enjoy this beautiful part of the river.
You can check the website of the Friends of Oiseau Rock!
Significant changes over the years include:
- Increased boat traffic
- Extremely low water levels early in the season
- Restricted access to the shoreline and beaches at CFB Petawawa
- Major shoreline alterations to natural shoreline including Clearing of trees and naturally occuring shrubs and plants along shoreline by residents/cottagers
- Wetland destuction/alteration by the new road development
Contact:
- Joann McCann Email, home: 613 737-7796 and cottage: 819 689-2229
- Catherine Galligan Email
- Chris Graham Email
- David Nogas Email
Our riverwatchers are members of the Old Fort William Cottagers’ Association (OFWCA). The latest Newsletter of The Old Fort William Cottagers’ Association
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