We have lots to talk about at this AGM! OLRA is launching a new lake health monitoring program, Benthos Monitoring, on July 6, 2019 in conjunction with the Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve (GBBR). David Bywater from the GBBR will be presenting on the “bugs in the mud” which are the base of the food web […]
Bulletins
What a great first weekend of May!
May is starting off beautifully! The ice lingered on Long Arm where a lot of it was blown but all was gone as of the end of April. This weekend the sun and warm temps are being much enjoyed by all as well as helping to drop the still high water levels down bit by […]
Lake levels slowly dropping on Otter. State of emergency declared April 28th in Twp of Muskoka Lakes, Town of Bracebridge and Town of Huntsville.
The lake levels on Otter Lake have been higher than people can remember for decades due to the sudden snow melt and heavy rains. Some docks and boathouses have been or still are underwater on Otter and Little Otter Lake. Otter Lake levels exceeded the target maximum of MNR&F in April which is 207.4 MASL […]
Water Levels High on Otter Lake
The rapid melt combined with rain this past week have sent water levels up by about .3 m or 13″. This is the expected peak time for water levels but they are currently about 10 cm over the desired high. Most of the snow is now gone so with several sunny days ahead hopefully the […]
Spring Newsletter – 2019
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Native Plant Sale – Order by May 16th; Pick Up June 1st
The Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve (GBBR) is offering this selection of native plants. Beautify your property and re-naturalize your section of that “ribbon of life”, the shore area around our lakes, which is so vital for wildlife and keeping our lakes healthy too . Happy spring planting! (download the order form below or for more […]