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2024 Media Releases

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Nominate an Environmental Champion Today!

May 2, 2024

Nominations are officially open! Make sure to submit your nominations by June 5, 2024 Lake Simcoe watershed, Ontario – May 2, 2024 – The Lake

Spring Safety Message: Be Careful Around Waterways

March 8, 2024

Hazardous conditions on and around bodies of water Lake Simcoe watershed – March 8, 2024 – Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority is reminding residents of

A birds eye view of an urban town weaving through forests and a river.

2024 Annual General Meeting

January 29, 2024

New Chair and Vice Chair elected at the Annual General Meeting Lake Simcoe watershed – January 29, 2024 – At its 73rd Annual General Meeting,

In the group photo above: Front row - L-R; York Region Chairman and CEO, and Chair of the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Wayne Emmerson, Town of Georgina Councillor Dale Genge, Town of Georgina Mayor Margaret Quirk, Town of Georgina Regional Councillor Naomi Davison, Town of Georgina Councillor Dave Neeson Back row - L-R; Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority CAO Rob Baldwin, Town of Georgina CAO Ryan Cronsberry, Director of Strategic Initiatives Shawn Nastke

Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority transfers key lands to Town of Georgina

January 24, 2024

Lake Simcoe Watershed – January 24, 2024 – In an effort to enhance public spaces and support long-term land management, the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation

Willow Beach one a sunny winter day with ice cover over the lake

Winter Safety Message: Stay on Trails, Avoid Waterways

January 18, 2024

Hazardous conditions on and around bodies of water Lake Simcoe watershed – January 19, 2024 – With winter in high gear, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation

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Sinem Connor

Senior Communications Advisor

Get in touch with our Senior Communications Advisor to connect with highly regarded environmental experts at the Conservation Authority.

Focused on the Lake Simcoe watershed and with more than 70 years of experience in watershed protection, we have skilled and experienced staff able to comment on a variety of environmental topics.

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2023 Media Releases

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Top 10 Restoration Projects of 2023

February 27, 2024

In 2023, our restoration team completed 108 projects across the Lake Simcoe watershed. From stormwater retrofits, Low Impact Development, to Community Action projects, creating wetland

Professional Head shot of Ernie Crossland.

Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority extends its heartfelt condolences to Roy Bridge’s family and his community.

October 17, 2023

Newmarket – October 10, 2023 – Board members and staff of the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) express sincere condolences and sadness at the passing

All of the 2023 conservation award recipients standing side by side on the stage with a red curtain behind them.

Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority hands out 19 awards to environmental champions

October 11, 2023

Event celebrates citizens dedicated to watershed health Newmarket – October 11, 2023 – At its 41st annual Conservation Awards ceremony, held at NewRoads Performing Arts Centre

Rogers Reservoir image with the river running through it

1,479 hectares of Conservation Authority land designated protected

May 8, 2023

1479 hectares of Conservation Authority land designated protected Six properties recently added 576 hectares to Canada’s protection goals Lake Simcoe watershed – May 8, 2023