The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

Riverine Flood Status
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Lake Simcoe Shoreline Status
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Low Water Status
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Ernie Crossland Young Conservationist Award

This award is presented to individuals and groups that are 30 years of age or younger and are involved in a significant leadership role in a conservation project or with a conservation-based group or organization.​

Congratulations to the 1st Uxbridge Scout Group!

Scouts Canada’s 1st Uxbridge Scout Group is one of the largest and most active Scout Groups in the area, boasting more than 100 youth ages 5 through 17 who actively contribute to the environment and community while nurturing their outdoor and leadership skills.

Each year this group undertakes numerous environmental initiatives including tree plantings and maintenance projects, actively combat invasive species and organize litter clean-ups of parks, trails, and creeks. In 2022, this group also played a crucial role in clearing fallen trees and debris from roads, trails and the Uxbridge Brook in the aftermath of a tornado. By immersing themselves in exploring Lake Simcoe, the Beaver River, and nearby water bodies, the 1st Uxbridge Scout Group continues to foster their understanding and connection to the watershed and human development.

Their dedication and active participation in conservation initiatives has led to many positive outcomes in their community, from reduced litter and improved cleanliness of Uxbridge’s parks, fields, forests and watercourses, to also cultivating a sense of responsibility and stewardship among young members to preserve and enhance the natural environment.

 

Past award winners include:

  • 2022 – Enviroventure Class at Nantyr Shores Secondary School! 
  • 2021 – Zoe Bystrov
  • 2020 – Not Awarded
  • 2019 – Nari Hwang
  • 2018 – Michael Wang
  • 2017 – Eva Crothers
  • 2016 – Simba Musewe; Mia Harwood, Kyra Bryson and the Sunderland Public School Student Body
  • 2015 – Melissa Cusack Striepe
  • 2014 – Johnathan Purkis
  • 2013 – Kelsey Shaw
  • 2012 – Matt Stergiou
  • 2011 – Jeff Howard
  • 2010 – Matt LeBlanc

phone icon   Who to Contact 

Katarina Zeppieri
905-895-1281 x 116
1-800-465-0437 Toll free
k.zeppieri@lsrca.on.ca

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