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LSRCA celebrates completion of two wetland projects Lake Simcoe watershed – February 2, 2021 – The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) announced the completion of two wetland restoration projects located at Cawthra Mulock Nature Reserve, King Township, and Luck Conservation Area, Innisfil, adding to the 50,800 hectares of wetlands currently in the Lake Simcoe watershed. “These two wetland projects will improve wildlife habitat, and once established, will reduce local […]

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Mussel Loss, Mussel Gain

Lake Simcoe Science Mussel Loss, Mussel Gain In 2012, LSRCA published a Science Newsletter showing where invasive zebra and quagga mussels were found in Lake Simcoe, and how they have changed the ecology of the lake since their arrival. Since then some remarkable changes have occurred, worthy of another chapter. In this newsletter, we examine

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A robin perched on a berry-filled shrub.

Grow Your Own Birdfeeder

Conservation Matters / Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority

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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Winter Walkers

Conservation Matters / Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority

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

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A straight trail is adorned with tree branches, forming a mystical archway that adds an enchanting touch to the scene.

Forestry (and a Forester) at LSRCA

Conservation Matters / Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority

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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A forested trail in early fall with fallen leaves and sun beaming through the trees.

Nature Nurtures

Conservation Matters / Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority

Research shows that 62% of Ontario youth have concerns over their anxiety levels, affecting both their mental and physical health. These studies further confirm that anxiety disorders are the most common mental health problems experienced by Ontario children and youth today. While coping with stress and anxiety may be considered a fact of life for

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A winding trail leading into a lush green forest after a rainfall.

Managing Forests in a Time of Climate Change

Conservation Matters / Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority

LSRCA has planted the seeds of persistence to manage our watershed’s forests in an era of climate change. We may be able to weather the current storms but we still need to dig deep to better understand the threats our forests face in the future. By acting today, we’re hoping to adapt to climate change

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Microplastics

Conservation Matters, Media Release 2019 / Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority

Lake Simcoe Conservation Matters Microplastics are the last straw! Every minute of every day a garbage truck’s worth of plastic enters the ocean. Microplastics including microbeads and other plastic pollution have not only floated into our oceans and fresh water systems, they’ve drifted into media headlines and seeped into our consciousness over the past 15

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Nature is an Art Gallery

Conservation Matters / Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority

As a society, we’re always looking for new ways of decompressing from our hyper-scheduled, plugged-in, modern day lives. As parents, we are looking for ways to connect more deeply with our children and for ways of unwinding ourselves. While activities that get our heart rate going are good for our physical health, it’s equally important

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A red truck crossing a fully flooded street.

Let’s Talk About Flooding

Conservation Matters / Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority

It’s time for the talk… the flood talk A study released last year reveals that Canadians are largely unaware of the risks posed by flooding. The report, Canadian Voices on Changing Flood Risk, surveyed 2,300 people living in flood risk zones across Canada and found that 94% of them didn’t know they were at risk. The reality is that even if you

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Conservation Matters

Ditch the wifi and connect to nature with a wetland near you

Mussel Loss, Mussel Gain

Grow Your Own Birdfeeder

Winter Walkers

Forestry (and a Forester) at LSRCA

Nature Nurtures

Managing Forests in a Time of Climate Change

Microplastics

Nature is an Art Gallery

Let’s Talk About Flooding

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