EnviroHub - Climate Corner

How are you incorporating sustainability into the holiday season this year? Not sure where to start?We’re making it easy with a few simple choices that can leavea big impact on your environmental footprint. No matter what holiday you’re celebrating or if you’re just enjoying time with your family, there are always alternatives available to you to ensure we are not negativelyimpacting the planet. 

Here are some tips on how to have a more sustainable holiday season:

The District of Muskoka, has partnered with Lakeland EV Charging whohas secured funding through the Provincial ChargeOn Grant. This initiative has enabled the installation of 4, Level 2 chargers at 98 Pine St, Bracebridge, Ontario.  

The District of Muskoka is excited to announce the launch of our inaugural MuskokaClimate Youth Advisory Council (MCYAC). Are you a youth living in Muskoka in grades 9-12 interested in climate change and making a positive impact in your community? Then this new Youth Council is for you!

Youth Councils are vital for fostering civic engagement and leadership skills among young people, while also providing a platform for their voices to be heard in decision-making processes. They empower youth to become...

As we head into the middle of summer we can see the lush vegetation that fills the forests, parks and wetlands of Muskoka. Unfortunately, invasive species are spreading across multiple habitats in Muskoka, such as forests, wetlands, lakes, and roadsides. Generally, invasive plants are displacing native vegetation and altering Muskoka’s natural habitat. Examples of these plants are: Invasive Phragmites, Garlic Mustard, Common Buckthorn, Japanese Knotweed, Giant Hogweed, and Purple Loosestrife. These...

However, as summer temperatures continue to rise, with longer heat waves and more days above 30°C we are seeing impacts on Muskoka’s lakes and rivers.

One impact is called eutrophication. This is when high levels of nutrients in the lake lead to excessive plant and algae growth. Climate change accelerates this by warming water 

Living in a forested environment, wildland fires are a reality for us here in Muskoka and it is best to be prepared and aware of how we can prevent forest fires as well as ensure properties are not...

Are you wondering if your property is vulnerable to flooding? To start, look up your address in our updated Floodline GIS Map on Muskoka GeoHub.There are many new features that have been added to the map, including live lake...

Meteorologists have said that the storm in late November and December was the biggest in recent memory, dumping a reported 140 cm on Gravenhurst. And since then,...