The Call of the Severn — 3928 West Canal Road There’s something quietly magical about 3928 West Canal Road. Perfectly positioned within Severn Township, it rests right at that natural entry point where the smooth landscape of Southern Ontario gives way to the ancient rock of the Canadian Shield — a visible shift you feel … Read more
Subject: Keep Muskoka Sparkling – Renew Your MLA Membership Open Letter to Our Clients When you close your eyes, can you hear it? The gentle lap of water against sun-warmed rock, the call of a loon across the bay, the scent of pine carried on a soft breeze. Muskoka has a way of weaving itself … Read more
There are a few things that contribute to flooding in Muskoka, which we mostly experience along the Muskoka River Watershed – one of four watersheds in Muskoka. This watershed includes the Muskoka River, Moon River, Lake Muskoka, Lake Rosseau, and Lake Joseph, among others. Building location The first major factor is where we’ve built cottages … Read more
The Doug Cross Stewardship Recognition Program, named for a late member of the Muskoka Watershed Council, aims to help local community and lake organizations across Muskoka’s watersheds recognize residents who protect the local watershed. Each year from January 1-31, eligible organizations can register to receive a free recognition package from Muskoka Watershed Council. That organization … Read more
The shoreline is an extremely valuable and important area – not only for personal enjoyment and property values, but for the health of our Muskoka Lakes, and the critters we share them with. Did you know a natural shoreline can: Protect against erosion? A natural shoreline is perfectly engineered to protect against erosion. Native vegetation … Read more
I just completed and posted another video of Robert Sandford from the University of Saskatchewan, at the 2014 Muskoka Summit on the Environment. This is the question & answer session following his talk: Come Hell & High Water: Scientific Truth and Economic Consequences In Hollywood Disaster Movies mentioned here. Copyright © 2014 cottageinmuskoka.ca, All rights reserved.
Don’t be put off by the “grabber” title; this is an engaging and informative presentation on hydrologic change brought about by Climate Change and well worth your time. As a volunteer, as well as being on the executive of the Muskoka Watershed Council, I am the videographer/video editor. This gives me a great opportunity to … Read more
The Muskoka Lakes Association just sent the following update which includes a detailed report from the Ministry of Natural Resources. Specific current levels are indicated for the following lakes: Tea Lake, Kawagama Lake, Lake of Bays, Wood Lake, Fox Lake, Mary Lake, Lake Rosseau, Lake Joseph, Lake Muskoka, Go Home Lake, Perry Lake, Doe Lake, … Read more
The following was issued April 22, 2014 at 5:00 p.m.: The Ministry of Natural Resources – Parry Sound District is advising area residents that a Flood Warning remains in effect. Residents within the Parry Sound-Muskoka area are advised that some additional or prolonged flooding will occur within known flood-prone areas of many rivers and lakes. … Read more
In case you missed it, the following was Issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. The Ministry of Natural Resources -Click here to enter text. Parry Sound District is advising residents within flood-prone locations that a Flood Warning is in effect as flooding is imminent. Residents affected … Read more