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Invasive Species Webinar - Forests Under Attack: The History, Dispersal and Management of Gypsy Moth

Invasive Species Centre Hosting Webinar on Gypsy Moths: Presented by David Dutkiewicz from the Invasive Species Centre, the webinar will focus on the history of European Gypsy Moth and its subsequent arrival into Ontario in the 1980s. It will also discuss the current affected areas throughout Canada, and the areas where gypsy moth has the potential to spread. Lastly, this webinar will examine best management options for gypsy moth and the measures landowners can take to help slow the spread and protect our forests. Please visit the website to register for the event.

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RVCA: "Low Water Conditions Much Improved in Rideau Valley Watershed"

 

The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority issues frequent statements about watershed conditions in the Rideau Valley area.

MOST RECENT STATEMENT:  “This statement is to advise that the low water status in the Rideau River watershed is being downgraded to “Minor” from “Moderate” severity under the Ontario Low Water Response Program because of recent precipitation.

Significant rain over the last week pushed 30-day rainfall totals above what is normal for the time of year at most climate monitoring sites in the region. However, the average 90-day rainfall measured at climate stations in and around the watershed is below 80 per cent of normal for this time of year which represents “Minor” low water severity. Looking ahead, the seven-day weather forecast suggests we may receive between 5 and 10 mm of rain across the watershed.”

Click here to read the full statement.

Check the RVCA website for other updates and information.

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FOCA Lake Stewards Newsletter

The Federation of Ontario Cottager’s Associations has released its Annual Newsletter for 2020. Articles in this edition include:

Letter from the Executive Director (p.2)

FOCA Achievement Award (p.3)

Invasive Species: Eurasian Watermilfoil & Starry Stonewort (pp.4-5)

Water Management: in Conservation Authorities (p.6)

Water Management: Muskoka Watershed Advisory Group (p.7)

Eastern Ontario Cell Service Expansion Proposal (p.9)

Cottage Insurance (p.10-11)

Lake Partner Program (p.12)

Case Study: Use of LPP Data (p.13)

Lake Associations & Municipal Partners (p.14)

FOCA & OWA: Data Sharing (p.15)

Forestry: Associations Need to Know (pp.16-18)

Vegetation Maintenance (p.20)

Getting involved in Land Use Planning (p.21)

Over-salting our Lakes (p.23)

Grass Carp: Water Quality Impacts (pp.24-25)

LakeSmart 2020: The Virtual Edition (p.26)

Great Lakes Water Levels Planning (p.27)

Nature Fun at the Lake (pp.28-29)

Flooding & Property Assessments (p.30)

Walkerton, 20 Years Later (p.31)

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