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​1,479 hectares of Conservation Authority land designated protected

​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 – Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, together with Ontario Nature is immensely proud to announce six of its properties, totaling 576 hectares, now contribute towards Canada’s goal of protecting 30 percent […]

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2023 Conservation Award Nominations Now Open​

​Conservation Awards Celebrating Watershed Heroes​ ​Every day, caring an​d selfless people engage in positive environmental actions that contribute to a more sustainable and healthier watershed. They do it for no ​other reason than the fact that the​y​ care about the world they l​​ive in. They are heroes in the true sense of the word. On

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​ Know an environmental hero? Nominate them today​

Deadline for nominations is June 2, 2023 Lake Simcoe watershed, Ontario – April 14, 2023 – The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority is seeking watershed-wide nominations for the annual 2023 Conservation Awards program.  Last year the Conservation Authority recognized 23 individuals and groups across the Lake Simcoe watershed for a wide range of activities, including tree

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Annual General Meeting: Collaboration Key to Environmental Protection​​

Lake Simcoe watershed – January 27, 2023 – At its 72nd Annual General Meeting, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority board members and guests heard from special guest Jason Sheldon, Executive Vice President, Land at The Remington Group and Chair of the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD).   During his presentation, Mr. Sheldon stressed the importance of

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PSA: Winter Safety Message – Stay on Trails, Avoid Waterways

With winter upon us, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) is reminding residents how to be prepared for winter hazards, particularly around bodies of water. Frequent freeze-thaw cycles can create hazardous conditions by increasing runoff and contributing to higher water levels and faster flows in local watercourses. Accumulated snow and ice will also melt and

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Statement on the Bradford Bypass Project ​

Bradford Bypass (Updated November 22, 2022) – This statement has been prepared in response to inquiries about our position on the Bradford Bypass.  What is the Bradford Bypass?  For those not familiar with the project, the Bradford Bypass is a proposed 16.2-kilometre long freeway connecting Highway 400 and Highway 404 in the Regional Municipality of York and County of Simcoe. The project-specific assessment of

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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 only ways we’re seeing its impact. A changing climate opens up opportunities for more invasive species. Look around your yard or nearest natural area. It’s likely there are numerous invasive

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