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Climate Corner March 2023 - Preparing for Flooding
Posted on Thursday, March 16, 2023 10:36 AM
March: Preparing for Flooding
Flooding is the most prevalent and costly natural disaster in Muskoka. Climate change is will likely cause an increase in extreme precipitation events and cause changes to the spring melt resulting in increased flooding events in Muskoka.
Floodplain mapping is now complete for a large portion of the inhabited land in Muskoka. To find out if your home/property is in a known floodplain, go to the District of Muskoka Flood Plain Mapping.
Many areas of Muskoka are prone to...
Climate Corner February 2023 - Reduce the Cost of Heating Your Home
Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2023 09:37 AM
February: Reduce the Cost of Heating Your Home
Save money and help the environment!
Reducing electricity consumption has significant positive impacts on both your heating bill and the environment. Check out the tips and the linked resources below for easy-to-implement actions to benefit the environment and yourself.
- Use electricity at off-peak times
- 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. is always the cheapest time to use energy. Run appliances such as dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, and heaters during that time.
Climate Corner January 2023 - It's Time to Go on a Low (Road) Salt Diet!
Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 02:47 PM
It's Time to Go on a Low (Road) Salt Diet!
In this month's edition of Climate Corner we wanted to share ways that you can reduce your winter salt use at home and in your community!
We've linked a PDF below to an infographic from the Muskoka Watershed Council.
Click the image below to view or download the full pdf.
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