Mother Nature thinks we are all deadbeats in Muskoka
By Geoff Ross In most human endeavours, from managing a home, to managing a major business enterprise, it is important to consider all the costs and all the…
Why talk about “models” when we need to stop real floods?
By Geoff Ross In the many discussions underway about recent flooding in Muskoka, the idea of a “model” for how water moves through Muskoka is perhaps the most…
Integrated watershed management can manage Muskoka’s environment
By Peter Sale In a previous article, Kevin Trimble proposed using watershed hydrology to help manage floods. How do we do this? The Muskoka Watershed Council recommends…
We need more than just an update to the Muskoka River Water Management Plan
By Kevin Trimble, MWC Chair The “Flood of 2019” is now a common term in Muskoka. In its aftermath, there has been an urgent need to focus political…