Conservation Matters
Lake Simcoe Conservation Matters
Conservation Matters is a series of newsletters written by our team and published in Lake Simcoe Living.
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Climate Change and its Effect on Native & Invasive Species
Get to Know Your Neighbours Climate change is wreaking havoc on the planet in numerous ways, through floods, fires and droughts. But those aren’t the
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Plan an Autumn Adventure
Top 5 Places to See Breathtaking Fall Colours Embrace the beautiful scenery of red, yellow, gold and orange as leaves begin to change colour during
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Climate Change in the Lake Simcoe Watershed
If we do little to change our greenhouse gas emissions, following is a quick and simplified overview of how climate change may affect the Lake
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Skating on Thin Ice
Stormwater Ponds Aren’t for Recreation Idyllic winter days are made for outdoor skating. Whether it be in your backyard or a municipally maintained outdoor rink,
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Earth Day Climate Action
Take Action on Climate Change What you can do today? Every little bit helps. It’s true. But some actions have huge impacts. Choose what works
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Wetland Reflections
Several weeks ago, I got to put on my boots and get muddy with my fellow classmates. Our teacher said he wanted us to learn
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What’s in the water?
Aquatic plants and algae You may be wondering what you are seeing floating in Lake Simcoe, on its surface, or even along your shoreline. During the
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Put Your Lawn Out to Pasture
Picture a meadow. What do you see? Acres of fields with knee-high grasses and colourful wildflowers swaying with the breeze? The sweet sound of birds
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3 Reasons You Shouldn’t Feed Wildlife
You love animals! We get it. But despite the best of intentions, you’re actually doing more harm than good when you feed wildlife. Here’s why:
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Dams: A Learning Opportunity
Once upon a time, we thought we could conquer nature. It was a brutal force the new arrivals to Canada had to endure. They had
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Ditch the wifi and connect to nature with a wetland near you
LSRCA celebrates completion of two wetland projects Lake Simcoe watershed – February 2, 2021 – The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) announced the completion of two wetland restoration
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Mussel Loss, Mussel Gain
Lake Simcoe Science Mussel Loss, Mussel Gain In 2012, LSRCA published a Science Newsletter showing where invasive zebra and quagga mussels were found in Lake
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Grow Your Own Birdfeeder
Birdfeeders are one of the most common ways we attract birds to our yards, but did you know there’s another way? It includes improving your
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Winter Walkers
Freshly fallen snow covers the earth with a pristine white blanket, a silent backdrop for Mother Nature’s deep sleep. But wait . . . not
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Forestry (and a Forester) at LSRCA
Grrrrrrrrr, the sound of the chainsaw and other cutting equipment pierces through the otherwise silent fall forest. The crack of the wood and the felling
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Nature Nurtures
Research shows that 62% of Ontario youth have concerns over their anxiety levels, affecting both their mental and physical health. These studies further confirm that
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Managing Forests in a Time of Climate Change
LSRCA has planted the seeds of persistence to manage our watershed’s forests in an era of climate change. We may be able to weather the
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Microplastics
Lake Simcoe Conservation Matters Microplastics are the last straw! Every minute of every day a garbage truck’s worth of plastic enters the ocean. Microplastics including