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 droughts. But those aren’t the
Plan an Autumn Adventure
Top 5 Places to See Breathtaking Fall Colours Embrace the beautiful scenery of red, yellow, gold and orange as leaves begin to change colour during
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 change may affect the Lake
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 a municipally maintained outdoor rink,
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 huge impacts. Choose what works
Wetland Reflections
Several weeks ago, I got to put on my boots and get muddy with my fellow classmates. Our teacher said he wanted us to learn
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 along your shoreline. During the
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? The sweet sound of birds
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 you feed wildlife. Here’s why:
Dams: A Learning Opportunity
Once upon a time, we thought we could conquer nature. It was a brutal force the new arrivals to Canada had to endure. They had
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) announced the completion of two wetland restoration
Mussel Loss, Mussel Gain
Lake Simcoe Science Mussel Loss, Mussel Gain In 2012, LSRCA published a Science Newsletter showing where invasive zebra and quagga mussels were found in Lake
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 way? It includes improving your
Winter Walkers
Freshly fallen snow covers the earth with a pristine white blanket, a silent backdrop for Mother Nature’s deep sleep. But wait . . . not
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 the wood and the felling
Nature Nurtures
Research shows that 62% of Ontario youth have concerns over their anxiety levels, affecting both their mental and physical health. These studies further confirm that
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 be able to weather the
Microplastics
Lake Simcoe Conservation Matters Microplastics are the last straw! Every minute of every day a garbage truck’s worth of plastic enters the ocean. Microplastics including
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