Conservation Matters
Lake Simcoe Conservation Matters
Conservation Matters is a series of newsletters written by our team and published in Lake Simcoe Living.
Climate Change and its Effect on Native & Invasive Species
Get to Know Your Neighbours Climate change is wreaking havoc on the planet in numerous ways, through floods, fires and
Plan an Autumn Adventure
Top 5 Places to See Breathtaking Fall Colours Embrace the beautiful scenery of red, yellow, gold and orange as leaves
Climate Change in the Lake Simcoe Watershed
If we do little to change our greenhouse gas emissions, following is a quick and simplified overview of how climate
Skating on Thin Ice
Stormwater Ponds Aren’t for Recreation Idyllic winter days are made for outdoor skating. Whether it be in your backyard or
Earth Day Climate Action
Take Action on Climate Change What you can do today? Every little bit helps. It’s true. But some actions have
Wetland Reflections
Several weeks ago, I got to put on my boots and get muddy with my fellow classmates. Our teacher said
What’s in the water?
Aquatic plants and algae You may be wondering what you are seeing floating in Lake Simcoe, on its surface, or even
Put Your Lawn Out to Pasture
Picture a meadow. What do you see? Acres of fields with knee-high grasses and colourful wildflowers swaying with the breeze?
3 Reasons You Shouldn’t Feed Wildlife
You love animals! We get it. But despite the best of intentions, you’re actually doing more harm than good when
Dams: A Learning Opportunity
Once upon a time, we thought we could conquer nature. It was a brutal force the new arrivals to Canada
Ditch the wifi and connect to nature with a wetland near you
LSRCA celebrates completion of two wetland projects Lake Simcoe watershed – February 2, 2021 – The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA)
Mussel Loss, Mussel Gain
Lake Simcoe Science Mussel Loss, Mussel Gain In 2012, LSRCA published a Science Newsletter showing where invasive zebra and quagga
Grow Your Own Birdfeeder
Birdfeeders are one of the most common ways we attract birds to our yards, but did you know there’s another
Winter Walkers
Freshly fallen snow covers the earth with a pristine white blanket, a silent backdrop for Mother Nature’s deep sleep. But
Forestry (and a Forester) at LSRCA
Grrrrrrrrr, the sound of the chainsaw and other cutting equipment pierces through the otherwise silent fall forest. The crack of
Nature Nurtures
Research shows that 62% of Ontario youth have concerns over their anxiety levels, affecting both their mental and physical health.
Managing Forests in a Time of Climate Change
LSRCA has planted the seeds of persistence to manage our watershed’s forests in an era of climate change. We may
Microplastics
Lake Simcoe Conservation Matters Microplastics are the last straw! Every minute of every day a garbage truck’s worth of plastic
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