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The Lake Simcoe Conservation Preserve is the Conservation Authority’s most recent land acquisition. The property is 890 acres of forest, grasslands, active agricultural fields, and extensive wetlands located in the Town of Georgina. Given the property’s size, and the fact that it has not been managed for decades, the Conservation Authority has begun an assessment of its features to determine how to manage it into the future. The name "Lake Simcoe Conservation Preserve" is temporary until a permanent name is selected during the Comprehensive Planning (i.e., long-term planning) process.
Until such time the property has been fully mapped, and a Comprehensive Plan created it is not open to the public. Please respect the no trespassing signs. This is for safety and legal reasons as well as to protect natural features and species that live there.
This is a multi-year project that will eventually include consultation with the public. On this page you can review work carried out to date, and sign up for updates to receive notification of when public consultation will commence.
The Lake Simcoe Conservation Preserve is the Conservation Authority’s most recent land acquisition. The property is 890 acres of forest, grasslands, active agricultural fields, and extensive wetlands located in the Town of Georgina. Given the property’s size, and the fact that it has not been managed for decades, the Conservation Authority has begun an assessment of its features to determine how to manage it into the future. The name "Lake Simcoe Conservation Preserve" is temporary until a permanent name is selected during the Comprehensive Planning (i.e., long-term planning) process.
Until such time the property has been fully mapped, and a Comprehensive Plan created it is not open to the public. Please respect the no trespassing signs. This is for safety and legal reasons as well as to protect natural features and species that live there.
This is a multi-year project that will eventually include consultation with the public. On this page you can review work carried out to date, and sign up for updates to receive notification of when public consultation will commence.
We are looking for community representation for the Advisory Committee for the Lake Simcoe Conservation Preserve Comprehensive Plan. This is a volunteer position, and there are two spaces available (one general community, and one youth aged 30 and under) to residents of Georgina.
As committee members you will be expected to:
Attend meetings (6 over 15 months, some in-person and some online) and comment on materials provided by the Conservation Authority.
Prepare for meetings in advance, which includes reviewing materials provided by the Conservation Authority.
Participate in constructive and respectful dialogue with the rest of the committee.
This is a great opportunity for those interested in the environment and the protection of natural spaces in the Georgina area.
For more information about the project or the advisory committee, please contact Lauren Grzywniak at l.grzywniak@lsrca.on.ca
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Lake Simcoe Conservation Preserve has finished this stage
The property was officially transferred to the Authority in March 2022
Initial Assessments
Lake Simcoe Conservation Preserve has finished this stage
North South Environmental was retained to conduct property assessments / inventories for physical infrastructure, and stewardship plan over spring and summer 2022
Species Inventory
Lake Simcoe Conservation Preserve has finished this stage
Breeding amphibian and bird monitoring was conducted by North South Environmental over spring, summer, and fall 2022.
Baseline Reporting Complete
Lake Simcoe Conservation Preserve has finished this stage
Baseline Documentation Report, Stewardship Plan, and Opportunity and Constraints mapping was completed in winter 2023.
Invasive Species Monitoring
Lake Simcoe Conservation Preserve has finished this stage
Invasive species monitoring and inventory was completed by North South Environmental over summer 2023.
Launch of Indigenous Engagement Project
Lake Simcoe Conservation Preserve has finished this stage
Cambium Indigenous Professional Services was retained in spring 2024 to lead the Indigenous Engagement Project.
Knowledge Gathering
Lake Simcoe Conservation Preserve is currently at this stage
Cambium Indigenous Professional Services leads seasonal knowledge gathering across the four seasons.
Final Report for Indigenous Engagement Project
this is an upcoming stage for Lake Simcoe Conservation Preserve
Indigenous Engagement project is complete and recommendations are presented to the Authority.
Initiation of Comprehensive Planning Process
this is an upcoming stage for Lake Simcoe Conservation Preserve
A comprehensive planning process is initiated based on the outcomes of the Indigenous Engagement Project, public consultation, and baseline reporting. A scoping exercise will determine the capacity of the Comprehensive Plan.
Invasive Species Control
this is an upcoming stage for Lake Simcoe Conservation Preserve
Prioritizing species and areas within the property to focus control efforts.
Consultation Phase
this is an upcoming stage for Lake Simcoe Conservation Preserve
A multi-point consultation, including consultation with Indigenous Communities, municipal and regional partners, the community, interested stakeholders, and Conservation Authority staff.
Comprehensive Plan Approval, and Implementation
this is an upcoming stage for Lake Simcoe Conservation Preserve
The final Comprehensive Plan is presented to the Conservation Authority’s Board of Directors. Once approved, the Conservation Authority will begin implementation of the plan.
