Hello Joanne,

Summer in the Lake Simcoe region means longer days, plenty of sunshine, and lots of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. It's also a chance to learn more about how we can work together to protect the waters we all care about.

Here's a few highlights from this edition:

• July is Lakes Appreciation Month
• Park Prescription is back
• George Richardson Park is protecting Lake Simcoe

Understand your flood risk

The recent devastating flood events, in Northern Ontario and across the globe, are painful reminders that floods can strike fast and their impacts can be incredibly catastrophic.  

That's why conservation authorities, and the flood management work we do, are so important in our communities. Our Flood Management Program will help you understand your risk and help you prepare.

Get your dose of nature!

Park Prescription (PaRx) is back at Scanlon Creek on September 20, 2025. Join us for a free day of guided hikes, birdwatching, nature art, and outdoor fun for all ages. Spots go fast, so sign up to be among the first notified when registration opens. Get ready to fill your fresh air and wellness prescription.

Giving the lake some love!

July is Lakes Appreciation Month — a time to celebrate the vital role lakes play in our lives. Healthy lakes offer space to recharge, habitats for wildlife to thrive, and clean water for our communities.

Follow us as the Lake Monitoring Team dives deep to reveal what's happening beneath the surface. Let's explore, connect, and protect our lake together!

Beneath the surface

This year, the Lake Monitoring Team is diving deeper into Lake Simcoe’s food web, in other words, figuring out who eats whom.

Doing so helps us understand how nutrients are moving through the lake, and what that means.

Old pond, new tricks

It may not look like it, but the pond at George Richardson Park in Newmarket plays a crucial role in keeping Lake Simcoe clean. Since 2012, it's prevented more than 3,000 tonnes of sediment from flowing into Lake Simcoe via the East Holland River.

Bringing nature back

The ice storm earlier this year left its mark on our landscape, reminding us how important trees are for our communities, wildlife, and wellbeing. If you want to replenish your property or a nearby public space by planting new trees, connect with us! We’re here to help every step of the way.

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