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Muskoka Water Strategy

The Muskoka Water Strategy is a framework of integrated and strategic initiatives for the protection of Muskoka's water resources. The District of Muskoka spearheads the Strategy with the support of the Muskoka Watershed Council and with involvement of a wide variety of organizations, agencies and stakeholders. The focus of the strategy is to connect and enhance existing water programs; develop new relationships and share resources with other organizations; and encourage greater community involvement in water issues in Muskoka.
 
The purpose of the strategy is to guide and minimize the impact of human activities on water resources; ensure human and environmental health; and preserve the quality of life in Muskoka. The underlying principles of the strategy are: 

• To cover all of Muskoka and Muskoka's watersheds
• To be dynamic, flexible & responsive to change
• To build relationships and engage the community
• To respond to our heads & our hearts, and
• To make effective use of and share resources