New projects have been launched to protect the health of the Muskoka River Watershed.
The District received an investment of over $4 million from the Province in April to fund 12 projects intended to help reduce the impacts of flooding and address the health of the Watershed.
“On behalf of Council and our partners in these upcoming projects, we want to thank the Province again for this important funding to support watershed health in Muskoka,” said District Chair John Klinck. “An integrated approach to watershed management will take into account both our human activities and our natural resources together and help us find solutions that are sustainable and protect the Muskoka River Watershed for future generations.”
The 12 funded projects include flood plain mapping, hydrologic assessments, and public access inventories. Broken into three phases, the outcomes of each will collectively enhance Muskoka’s watershed health and advance an Integrated Watershed Management (IWM) approach.
The Town of Bracebridge was also a recipient of the provincial funding to initiate a siltation project that will map the bottom of the Muskoka River where it empties into Lake Muskoka to help in developing a plan for how to best address siltation moving forward.
Information about the District’s projects, their timelines and how you can stay updated is available by clicking here.
Projects Launched To Protect The Health Of Muskoka River Watershed!
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