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The Natural Edge

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The 2023 Muskoka Watershed Report Card is here!

Integrated Watershed Management

MWC has pulled together a number of resources on IWM, including publications, articles, presentations, papers and more!

Together, we can protect the future of Muskoka's watersheds

What is the mission of the Muskoka Watershed Council?

Evaluate

Develop and implement science-based programs to research, assess, monitor, and evaluate environmental health.

Advise

Encourage sound watershed management practices and policies based on evidence.

Communicate & Educate

Develop and deliver public information and education programs that promote sustainable lifestyle choices and an understanding of the impact of human actions on the watersheds.

Promote & Demonstrate

Identify best practices that support a sustainable environment and a healthy community structure with a thriving economy.

Watershed council mission

New from our blog

Snapping Turtle

Do the turtle and deer have a legal right to use Muskoka’s lakes and land as we do?

Just because our legal code declares that other species do not have rights does not make that assumption correct. By Peter Sale. The snapping turtle is Canada’s largest freshwater turtle and is protected as a species of special concern in Ontario. With lifespans comparable to our own, it is an…

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