Swimmers have recently reported swimmer’s itch occurring near the beach area. While not common at Marean Lake, it does occur when conditions are right.  Although uncomfortable, this allergic reaction to parasites in the water is usually short-lived. The parasites that cause swimmer’s itch live in the blood of waterfowl and animals that live in or near the lake.

Here are some things that can help:

• Dry off thoroughly after leaving the water with a brisk toweling to dislodge any parasites on your skin.
• Coat your body prior to swimming with sun block, repellent, or anything that waterproofs the skin.
• Shower shortly after swimming using a body wash.
• Refrain from feeding the ducks and geese, they could be carriers of this parasite and the more they hang around the more likely the area will be affected.
• Consult your physician if the condition becomes severe.

Click here for more information on swimmer’s itch:

• Mayo Clinic
• Wikipedia

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Whether you were at the lake or not to participate in the Canada Celebrations, you may want o check out these 2 videos to see what folks were up to!

Daytime Fun on July 1st

The Evening Fireworks on July 2nd

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Over the May long weekend an underage ATV driver was involved in a single vehicle accident within our resort. MLAC would like to remind everyone that ALL ROADS within the resort are PUBLIC ROADS and all the rules governing all-terrain vehicles (ATV’s) apply.  The safety of both riders and other users of our roads is paramount, and continued illegal and unsafe use of these vehicles is not acceptable.  Please understand your responsibilities and drive safely.

While neither Greenwater Provincial Park nor the Rural Municipality of Bjorkdale have implemented fire bans, the fire risk remains elevated and caution is required. MLAC is continuing to ask that people voluntarily restrict their fire use.

Nominations forms and related information for election to the Marean Lake Advisory Committee have now been posted to the website of the RM of Bjorkdale.  The links are available under the ‘Marean Lake’ tab, or they can also be accessed directly through these links:

• Notice of call for nominations
• Nomination Form
• Voter Eligibility

Nominations close at 4:00 pm on Wednesday June 1, 2016 and MUST be submitted to the RM Office.  To be nominated you must be an eligible voter in the subdivision and the form must be signed by any other 2 voters in the subdivision.  Only  one position is open for re-election each year.

With the continuing hot and dry weather, the Saskatchewan Provincial Fire Commissioner is urging extra precautions.  The area around Marean and Greenwater Lakes is very dry and at risk.

MLAC is asking that everyone within the Marean Lake Resort voluntarily restrict fires until the situation improves.

Thank you for your support in protecting our lake community.

Once again the Marean Lake area is expecting a significant infestation of tent caterpillars this spring.  Tent caterpillars are those annoying things that strip deciduous trees of their leaves, crawl on every available surface, spin cocoons everywhere, and generally make life miserable for us.  The aerial spraying program undertaken last spring was very successful and the Marean Lake Advisory Committee is once again partnering with the other developments at the lake to repeat it this year.

Depending on weather and other conditions, it is expected the Marean and Greenwater area will be sprayed sometime before the end of May.  Spraying will occur in the very early morning hours when winds are the calmest.

Please go to our Documents page if you would like to review the spray blocks being covered and various technical documents related to the product being used.

Water Ski and Wakeboard Saskatchewan has confirmed that a clinic will be held at Marean Lake on July 16th and 17th, 2016.  Space is limited, if you are interested in participating please text Kaly Coleman at 306-873-0887 or email at kalylarsen665@msn.com.   All participants must be signed up by May 1st to ensure a spot.