Economic and environmental costs of using road salt in Muskoka are not trivial
Integrated watershed management and safe winter driving. By Dr. Neil Hutchinson. December arrives and we are planning for how we will adapt to this winter and wondering what kind of…
Integrated management of the Muskoka River Watershed: Time to get started!
Integrated Watershed Management requires a culture shift in the way we think but is a more effective way to manage our environment and economy. By Kevin Trimble. Muskoka Watershed Council…
Is sustaining the environment really important in Muskoka?
By Dr. Peter Sale. Our municipalities state that conserving and sustaining our iconic environment is a key objective in their Official Plans. Candidates for municipal councils almost universally include the…
MWC Releases the Muskoka Watershed Health Report Card
Muskoka Watershed Council (MWC) is pleased to release the latest edition of the Muskoka Watershed Report Card, a comprehensive scientific assessment of the health of Muskoka's watersheds. Produced every five…
Our Changing Watershed: How well is our Muskoka environment doing?
In 2023, we see evidence of change according to report. By Peter Sale. Aerial photo of the Town of Huntsville. This summer, the Muskoka Watershed Council is releasing its 2023…
Our Changing Watershed: The evolution of the Muskoka Watershed Report Card
Reporting on the overall health of our watersheds. By Rebecca Willison. Muskoka Watershed Council (MWC) is set to release its sixth Muskoka Watershed Report Card this summer, the result of…
How much Interior Forest is enough?
The 2018 Muskoka Watershed Report Card produced by the Muskoka Watershed Council features 8 different indicators of watershed health. Interior Forest is one of these indicators, categorized…
Species at Risk: Protecting Our Biodiversity
The 2018 Muskoka Watershed Report Card produced by the Muskoka Watershed Council features 8 different indicators of watershed health. Species at risk are one of these indicators, categorized as a threat…
Intruders in Muskoka: Invasive Species
The 2018 Muskoka Watershed Report Card produced by the Muskoka Watershed Council features 8 different indicators of watershed health. Invasive Species are one of these indicators, categorized as a threat indicator…
Fragmentation: A Big Concern For Muskoka
The 2018 Muskoka Watershed Report Card released by the Muskoka Watershed Council features 8 different indicators of watershed health. Fragmentation is one of these indicators, categorized as a threat…
How Does a Changing Climate Impact Our Watershed?
The 2018 Muskoka Watershed Report Card produced by the Muskoka Watershed Council features 8 different indicators of watershed health. Climate Change is one of these indicators, categorized as…
Total Phosphorus? Totally Cool!
The 2018 Muskoka Watershed Report Card produced by the Muskoka Watershed Council features 8 different indicators of watershed health. Total Phosphorus is one of these indicators, categorized as a…