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Aug 18th, 2015
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from Danny Beaton and friends Lake Simcoe was known as Waawaase’Aagaming or the Shining Lake to the Anishinaabe People who once lived in the area. This waterwalk is intended to re-establish the spiritual connection of our people to these waters and to remind of us our responsibility to maintain a goo...
Aug 10th, 2015
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from Jack Gibbons North Gwillimbury Forest Alliance After insisting for months that DG Group’s application to destroy wetlands in the North Gwillimbury Forest should remain tightly under wraps, the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) has changed direction and agreed to release the...
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Aug 5th, 2015
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From Lakehead University Residents of the Georgian Bay and Simcoe County regions will have the opportunity to learn about how local water resources have an impact on their lives at this “Lakehead Challenge” event. What: The Challenge of Water: Quantity, Quality and Ontario’s Future Where:...
Aug 5th, 2015
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Springwater issues water restrictions From the Midhurst Ratepayers Association July 29 2015 On Tuesday, July 28, Springwater Township issued water restrictions for all those connected to municipal water. Residents are being advised to conserve water generally and, specifically, to reduce the watering...
Jul 6th, 2015
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Two Anishnawbe Grandmothers … Here’s the route.. Check out where they’ve got to… How you can help… from Water Walkers United  Two Anishinawbe Grandmothers, and a group of Anishinawbe Women and Men have taken action regarding the water issue by walking the perimeter of th...
Jun 7th, 2015
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from 350.org Canada needs an energy economy that respects Free Prior and Informed consent of Indigenous frontline communities and creates good, green jobsfor workers. It is morally indefensible for us to continue to pursue an economic growth strategy that brings our climate closer to an irreversible ...
May 29th, 2015
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By Andrew Philips Orillia Packet & Times Developers would be wise to ensure the creation of stormwater ponds follows a more natural approach. That’s according to Alexandra Service, a conservation programs specialist with Ducks Unlimited Canada. Following an overview of the organization̵...
May 27th, 2015
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AWARE News Network From AWARE Simcoe’s submission on the 2015 Coordinated Planning Review “While well intentioned, the Growth Plan, Greenbelt Plan, Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan and Niagara Escarpment Plan have not served to adequately protect water, food land and ecological health...
May 25th, 2015
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Ramara Creeks subwatershed plan and public consultation session From Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Please join us at a public consultation session to review and comment on the Draft Ramara Creeks Subwatershed Plan. Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) staff will present an ov...
May 2nd, 2015
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Updated Route for Migration Water Walk Letter from Josephine Mandamin Lead Waterwalker Dear Supporters: Please send this to whomever can respond to my request. Once again, I am approaching people to assist us with the rental of a van for approximately 2 months.  I am hopeful that you can recognize th...