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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