The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
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 Simcoe Watershed and what it means for you. It’s going to be hotter Based on a high-emissions scenario (*RCP8.5), we predict more hot days and fewer cold days. Our average […]
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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, skating is a great way to infuse some fun, fitness, and fresh air into these sub-zero days all while staying safe and physically distanced. However, not every place with potential
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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 for you! Travel on Trails One of your biggest contributors to climate change is your car rides. When you can, try going on foot or on bike. Rogers Reservoir and Mabel Davis –
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Ecologically sensitive area will be protected in perpetuity Lake Simcoe watershed: November 16, 2021 – The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority just added another 137 acres of ecologically sensitive land to its holdings. The land transfer was finalized late last week and is a mix of wetland and floodplain in the Beaver River Wetland Conservation
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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 about wetlands and so he wanted to take us to one so we could see first-hand what a wetland is. I was familiar with wetland functions from some of my
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In 2021, our restoration team completed over 100 projects across the Lake Simcoe watershed. From stormwater retrofits, Low Impact Development, to meadow enhancements and online pond removals, we continue to make critical on the ground improvements. Here are some of our favourite projects from 2021 or if you’re interested you can check out our 2021 Year
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NEWMARKET – Wednesday, June 16, 2021 – Today, the provincial government transferred what’s known as the Maple Lake Estates lands in the Town of Georgina, previously slated for development, to the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority. This unprecedented decision in the Lake Simcoe watershed also represents the single largest land donation and secures the opportunity to
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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 spring, summer and fall months it could be a variety of things, but most of what you are seeing is probably either aquatic plants or algae. What’s the difference? Aquatic plants
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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 singing and the buzz of insects flitting about? Perhaps you picture Julie Andrews frolicking on a mountain top? But while a meadow may serve as backdrop to scenes in the
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Conservation Authority Launches New Online Enforcement Complaints Form Goal is to deliver better service and improve internal processes Lake Simcoe watershed – May 28, 2021 – In response to a tripling of complaints so far this year over last year, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority has implemented an online enforcement complaint form (see link further down). The new online form makes it easier for
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