Naturalist Bob Bowles is shown on the Inch Farm property, which is slated for development of a subdivision and a business park.Nathan Taylor/OrilliaMatters From OrilliaMatters, February 2, 2022 By Nathan Taylor A local naturalist is sounding the alarm about a proposed development near the Orillia-Sev...
FREELE FOREST GUARDIAN RAINBOW Credit: Bridle Tree Farms From Friends of Simcoe Forests Clothing and textiles continue to end up in our landfills when many could have been re-worn or repurposed. There are so many things we all can do to reduce our environmental footprint. Donating and buying thrifte...
Ukraine’s reactors could be in the line of fire The World Ukraine’s 15 reactors could be in the line of fire A conflagration of aggression in the region could engulf Ukraine’s nuclear power plants, literally. Why Nuclear Power Is Bad for Your Wallet and the Climate Amory Lovins explains why nuc...
Rosemary Dunsmore left and John Dunsmore right Be inspired by the 2021 George R. Richardson award recipients, Rosemary and John Dunsmore! They have selflessly dedicated nearly 60 years of their lives to the health of the watershed through the many actions and initiatives they have been involve...
Join the DAMN! Campaign We Demand A Moratorium Now on all new applications for gravel mining in Ontario, including interim orders and site plan amendments for mining below the water table or that increase licensed tonnages. The purpose of a moratorium is to allow time to conduct a broad consultation ...
This is your opportunity to make a difference! Please share this flyer Plan to join us and bring all your friends OUR WATER IS UNDER THREAT saveourwatertiny.com please direct all inquiries to saveourwaterrally@gmail.com...
Myron Humeniuk From the Toronto Star, January 29, 2022 By Myron Humeniuk Running roughshod over Environmental Assessment Act a bad move, says Myron Humeniuk In spite of the fact that the COVID pandemic has dominated the news and our daily lives, it is important to note that growing opposition to a pl...
The unique water from the Alliston Aquifer Complex comes through artesian flows and springs with nearly imperceptible concentrations of contaminants such as chloride, nitrate, phosphate and various other trace elements. Photo Credit: By kozorog, stock.adobe.com From Environmental Science and Engineer...
Caroline Mulroney (speaking), Steve Clark and Georgina Mayor Margaret Quirk announce nature reserve creation. By Jack Gibbons, Chair of the North Gwillimbury Forest Alliance On June 16, 2021, Caroline Mulroney announced that the Maple Lake Estates lands would be transferred to the Lake Simcoe Region ...
The Ontario Land Tribunal ruled Jan. 25 there is no compelling evidence a proposed waste facility in Simcoe County’s Freele forest tract would threaten the health and integrity of the woodland. | RICHARD LAUTENS PHOTO From the Toronto Star, January 28, 2022 By Travis Mealing A proposed waste fa...
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