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In 2023, our restoration team completed 108 projects across the Lake Simcoe watershed. From stormwater retrofits, Low Impact Development, to Community Action projects, creating wetland habitat and agricultural projects, we continue to make critical on the ground improvements. Here are some of our favourite projects from 2023 and if you’re interested you can check out […]
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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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Conservation Awards Celebrating Watershed Heroes Every day, caring and 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 they care about the world they live in. They are heroes in the true sense of the word. On
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Spring Safety Message: Be Careful Around Waterways Hazardous conditions on and around bodies of water Lake Simcoe watershed – March 9, 2023 – Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority is reminding residents of the dangers that exist near bodies of water, particularly around this time of year, and urges people to keep family and pets away from
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Monday January 17, 2023 – Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act has received Royal Assent from the Province and the associated Regulations were issued on December 28, 2022. The passing of this Bill modifies the way in which the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority provide comments to our municipal partners for development and other
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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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Wow, what a year it’s been! In 2022, our restoration team completed over 90 projects across the Lake Simcoe watershed. From stormwater retrofits, low impact development features, to community action projects, creating wetland habitat and agricultural projects, we continue to make critical on the ground improvements to our watershed. Here are some of our favourite
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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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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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Our restoration team had an incredible year, completing close to 100 projects across the watershed. From stormwater retrofits, engineered wetlands and permeable pavement, to reforestation, grassland enhancements and online pond removals, we are working hard to make important on the ground improvements. Here are some highlights: Stormwater Pond Retrofits As part of a project led
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