Muskoka’s Biodiversity – Part 3: Managing for the conservation of biodiversity
The previous two articles in this series have talked about the importance of biodiversity and how Muskoka’s biodiversity has changed and will continue to change. What can we,…
Muskoka’s Biodiversity – Part 2: A changing environment
Last week’s article talked about biodiversity in Muskoka and why it is important for our environment and economy. Is Muskoka’s biodiversity getting better or worse? A historical…
Muskoka’s Biodiversity – Part 1: Why is it important?
Biological diversity - or biodiversity - is a term used to describe the variety of life on Earth. It refers to the wide variety of ecosystems and living organisms:…
Lakes Part 4: Gloeotrichia
By Dylan Moesker Over the last few weeks in this four part article series, we have been discussing a number of topics that all revolve around lakes. We have…
Lakes Part 3: Why Are Some Lakes Tea-stained?
By Dylan Moesker As we continue to learn more about the types of lakes found in Muskoka, tea-stained lakes still remain a misunderstood topic. These lakes are misunderstood since…
Lakes Part 2: Where Does Phosphorus Come From Within My Lake?
By Dylan Moesker In last week’s article we discussed the trophic status of lakes in Muskoka, different sources of external phosphorus input into a lake, and how phosphorus has…
Lakes Part 1: What Kind of Lake do You Have?
By Dylan Moesker In Muskoka, we are surrounded by pristine lakes that offer a huge variety of recreational opportunities. Some lakes are deep and clear while others are shallow and…
If you ‘Love Your Lake,’ look after it
Do you Love Your Lake? Do you love to sit on the shoreline and look out across the water and see the reflection of trees on the other side?…
Dealing With Flood Debris
By Rebecca Willison It’s been over a month since Muskoka experienced a 100-year flood event, and recovery efforts continue today. The rushing waters swept away the chairs, docks, containers,…
Will There Be Nature For Our Kids?
By Valerie Fieldwebster Somewhere in our childhood, each of us has had a close encounter with nature. Some of us may have had great forests in our backyards, where…
Compost Tea – A Natural Fertilizer You Can Feel Good About Using
By Dylan Moesker Backyard gardening simply put, is an amazing thing. It is a hobby for some and a lifestyle for others. We can grow delicious and healthy…
It’s that time of year again – BUG TIME!
By Dylan Moesker As the warm weather arrives; foliage begins to bloom, the birds start chirping and, of course, the bugs become fierce. …