‘We all agree we love Muskoka’: A common vision for Muskoka’s natural environment.
We cannot thrive without understanding how ecological forces, including human actions, shape the world we live in. By Neil Hutchinson. Our past two articles have highlighted the need for setting…
Environmental Monitoring and Reporting is Not Enough.
The establishment of thresholds that trigger subsequent action is critical to protect the features of Muskoka that we value. By Keith Somers. Most people can identify the features of Muskoka…
‘So what?’ The role of adaptive management in the Muskoka watershed.
The process is not trivial, but has the merit (and the need for) involving all interests in the watershed working together in a process of integrated watershed management. By Neil…
The future Muskoka I would like to see.
By Jeff Lehman. The Muskoka watershed is surely among the most loved environments in our country. Millions of visitors cannot be wrong in finding something truly special — and those…
Balancing fire protection, recreational esthetics and ecological health
Conifers are more susceptible to wildfire, but the fortunate mix of deciduous trees in our Muskoka forests creates a more resilient ecosystem. By Richard Lammers. Will the warming climate in…
The future Muskoka I would like to see.
In my future Muskoka, buildings are constructed to the greenest standards available, and pedestrians and cyclists rule. By Dr. Peter Sale. The many waterfalls of Muskoka are already providing green…
Science is easy, it’s bringing people together to fight environmental problems that’s the difficult part.
Those who say we should delay environmental action until the science is clear are usually seeking to stall action. By Geoff Ross. Participants listen to speakers at the Municipal IWM…
Might the time be here for community engagement in lake management?
Lake health is guaranteed by vigilance — by monitoring indicators of current and emerging threats. By Dr. Norman Yan An old lake management model from 30 years ago didn’t make the light…
What actions must be taken for Muskoka’s community climate plan?
Muskoka has now experienced more frequent and intense rainfall events, and these increase the risks of flooding, erosion and water quality issues. By Glenn Cunnington. Climate change is no longer…
Water quantity is only one aspect of Muskoka’s relationship with water.
By Kevin Trimble. This was a stream – is this any way to treat a friend? We have a bad relationship with water. We have so much of it in…
An Indigenous Perspective on Watershed Health
By Christopher Stock. Our watershed is made up of natural and human elements that work independently and collectively. Photo by Keanna Stock. In order to fully understand how Indigenous Peoples…
Water in Muskoka – By the Numbers
By Rebecca Willison. Muskoka – That’s a lot of water – and it all matters! Most maps you see of Muskoka don’t include the full extent of our water resources,…