The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
Roads are Dangerous Places for Wildlife With the ever-increasing encroachment of human settlement and the resulting expansion of road networks, wildlife habitats are getting smaller and further apart. Roads can have significant impacts on wildlife communities and their ability to move throughout their home ranges. To reach the things they need to survive and reproduce […]
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Flood Forecasting Our critical role in flood protection Flooding is the most dangerous natural hazard in Ontario in terms of property damage, civil disruption and even death. Flooding is also the leading cause of public emergency, now even surpassing fire as the number one cause of household insurance claims in Ontario. The aftermath of severe
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Lake Simcoe Science Halt the Salt Salty Lake Simcoe Several issues ago, we wrote about the topic of winter salt – also known as sodium chloride – and its environmental impact on the watershed. We explained that winter salt damages infrastructure, is destructive to freshwater ecosystems, and can contaminate drinking water supplies. We shared our research
Helping us understand the big picture Our last issue introduced the topic of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or connecting data and geography to help understand our world. This issue explores the role of GIS specifically at LSRCA. In order to protect and restore the Lake Simcoe watershed, we need to understand it. GIS makes it possible for
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GIS – Everywhere you are Every day, decisions are being made with information provided by GIS. From predicting weather, to identifying flood prone areas, to analyzing crime patterns, to deciding where to locate facilities like shopping malls, GIS plays a role because these geographic problems require spatial thinking. You probably use GIS every day and
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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 yard’s “nature” potential and all you have to do is plant a native garden. Native plants offer a lot more than just birds. They are an integral component to a
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Wow, what a year! 2020 was full of challenges but despite the pandemic, our restoration team completed over 50 projects across the Lake Simcoe watershed. From stormwater retrofits, engineered wetlands and permeable pavement, to reforestation, meadow enhancements and online pond removals, we continue to make critical on the ground improvements. Take a look at some
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Learn from Outdoor Educator Katie Biddie Tip #1 – Embrace the outdoor space and nature you have Access to nature will vary household to household, but it’s important to find and embrace the nature that you have. Tip #2 – Start small and work your way up Tip #3 – Use positive language about spending
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Freshly fallen snow covers the earth with a pristine white blanket, a silent backdrop for Mother Nature’s deep sleep. But wait . . . not every critter is sound asleep or hibernating. Some are still out and about hunting, foraging, getting water, scampering through the brush and leaving snowy tracks behind. Just because it’s cold
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 of another tree is a little talked about part of our work in forest management at LSRCA. After all, isn’t a conservation authority all about preserving trees, planting more and
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