Saving Skinks!
By Jenn LeMesurier. Five-lined Skink (photo credit: ontarionature.org) The Common Five-lined Skink is listed as a Species at Risk in Ontario, and Muskoka provides habitat to this unique species. Specifically,…
Native Plants & Shoreline Buffers
Natural shorelines have long been recognized as an important component of healthy and productive waterbodies. Unfortunately, it is still all too common to see landowners clear away the “messy” vegetation…
The Importance of Natural Infrastructure
By Carley Rennie. Living in Muskoka, we are accustomed to the exceptional quality of our natural environment, which provides a year-round playground that supports our community. But our environment also…
Thinking Like A Watershed
By Rob Attfield. Imagine for a moment that you are no longer in human form but have been transformed into the vibrant and expansive Muskoka Watershed. This is your new…
Discovering your environment with appealing apps!
By Rebecca Willison. At this point in social and physical distancing, you’re probably tired of seeing the inside of your house. The mild spring weather means it’s a great time…
What Covid-19 Teaches Us About Dealing with Climate Change and Development Pressure
By Peter Sale. When the Covid-19 pandemic is past, and it will pass, we will still need to manage the Muskoka watershed – the environmental quality of this place we…
Earth Day, Spring cleanup, COVID-19 and Geese!
By Pete LeMoine. We can celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day outside at home! The snow has melted, and we are all self-isolating and eager to be out in…
Water can help fight climate change: 2020 World Water Day
World Water Day 2020, on 22 March, is about water and climate change – and how the two are inextricably linked. Did you know that water can help fight…
Watershed Council Makes a Case for Integrated Watershed Management
Muskoka Watershed Council (MWC) approved a paper at its January meeting outlining the need for integrated watershed management (IWM) in Muskoka. The paper formed the basis for MWC’s submission to…
Donations to protect watershed health keep GMPE founder’s legacy alive
Muskoka Watershed Council (MWC) received a generous donation…
Submission to the Muskoka Watershed Advisory Group
18 February 2020 To: Ms. Mardi Witzel, Chair Members of the Muskoka Watershed Advisory Group Submitted by email to [email protected] Dear Ms. Witzel and members …
Celebrate Biodiversity this World Wetlands Day!
By Carley Rennie. Hiking through the Torrance Barrens you pull out your binoculars and spot a Coopers Hawk! Wetlands such as those found throughout the Torrance…