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This invasive aquatic plant is problematic for boaters and swimmers—and it was just spotted in Lake Simcoe

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Early this summer, an unusual floating plant was spotted in Lake Simcoe. With long, spiky leaves reminiscent of the top of a pineapple, the sighting was reported to Ontario’s Ministry … Continued

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‘It’s very frustrating and dangerous’: Lake of Bays cottagers say government agencies refuse to clean up debris months after washout

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In early March, a section of Highway 35 between Birkendale Road and Ten Mile Bay Road near Dwight, Ont. was washed out. It forced Lake of Bays cottagers and residents … Continued

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Haliburton lake associations partner with local research group to fill a gap in water quality testing

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Haliburton: a county made up of four municipalities, two billion cubic metres of water, and zero regional conservation authority. Stepping in to fill this gap is a community-based research organization … Continued

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