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MWC Article Series

“Living Smarter in Muskoka” is MWC’s latest article series
published on MuskokaRegion.com and on our blog.

 

 

Friday, October 3, 2025

Together, we can protect the future of Muskoka's watersheds

What is the mission of the Muskoka Watershed Council?

Evaluate

Develop and implement science-based programs to research, assess, monitor, and evaluate environmental health.

Advise

Encourage sound watershed management practices and policies based on evidence.

Communicate & Educate

Develop and deliver public information and education programs that promote sustainable lifestyle choices and an understanding of the impact of human actions on the watersheds.

Promote & Demonstrate

Identify best practices that support a sustainable environment and a healthy community structure with a thriving economy.

Watershed council mission

New from our blog

Photo of a building and tree.

When is the time to invest in the environment?

By Geoff Ross. If we used green building practices in Muskoka, our infrastructure could disappear into the environment it is a part of while also reducing its impacts on our climate — just one way of managing economy and environment together. Source: iStock. In discussions on public policy, we routinely…

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