Photo by: Susan Johnson
LOBA 2016 Water Quality Monitoring Report
Total phosphorus and bacteria levels were well below applicable Provincial guidelines indicating excellent water quality in 2016. As observed in previous years, there was a statistically significant trend in total phosphorus records since 2002. Natural variability, in addition to regional or local environmental change (i.e., climate change, acid deposition, invasive species, etc.) and increased phosphorus…
Fairview Island Zoning and Development Proposal
LOBA has become aware of a development application for Fairview Island that has been submitted to the Town of Huntsville. LOBA has received many communications of concern and requests for more information regarding this proposal (potential loss of tree canopy, docks, landside access particularly from Glenmount and Nithgrove Roads, septic, plane and helicopter access, noise…
Climate Change & Whale Poo with David Ireland
David will tell 3 stories that will help you understand science, visual communication and why whale poo could save the planet! Dwight Public Library Saturday April 29th @ 1pm
Watershed Conditions Statement – Update
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – Parry Sound District is advising area residents that a Flood Watch is in effect for the District, which includes the District Municipality of Muskoka, the Territorial District of Parry Sound and a north-west portion in the County of Haliburton. A Flood Warning is currently in effect for…
Celebrate Earth Week with Muskoka Watershed Council!
Four great ways to celebrate Earth Week – April 17th to 24th
District of Muskoka Council Highlights – April 2017
March Council meeting highlights, Public Works Spring notices, audible pedestrian signals, Pay It Forward Muskoka, 2017 tax supported budget highlights……
Getting to the other side: How did the salamander cross the road?
Tuesday, April 18, 2017 4:00 – 5:30 pm Huntsville Public Library 7 Minerva St East, Huntsville ON Join David LeGros, Natural Heritage Education Specialist for Algonquin Provincial Park, as he discusses his research into low cost methods to mitigate the negative impacts of forest roads on various salamander species and whether this information provides a…
Lake of Bays Ice Out Contest
GUESS WHAT DAY THE ICE WILL BE BE OUT ON LAKE OF BAYS!!!! Saturday March 25 – Friday April 7 We will use the Bigwin webcam to watch the progress of the melt and “Ice out” will be the day when it looks like it would be possible to travel SAFELY by boat from Norway Point to…
Current Connection Spring Issue 2017
Algae, introducing Lili, water testing program, wildflowers, new board member, winter meeting highlights, municipal budget update and a brand new look for Current Connection!!
