Watershed-based Resource Management Strategy

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The Watershed-based Resource Management Strategy is a new requirement under provincial legislation for all conservation authorities in Ontario. The strategy will assist authorities with enhancing their programs and services to address local watershed issues.

The strategy will also demonstrate the rationale for existing programs and services, and identify opportunities for future programs and services if gaps in watershed management are identified.

It’s an opportunity to review how our approach to watershed management has evolved as watershed issues and knowledge have changed since the authority was established in 1951, and to forecast where we’re heading based on emerging concerns.

We would love to hear your thoughts about watershed management! Don’t know what that is? Check out the Frequently Asked Questions for definitions.

An aerial view of the watershedHow to get involved and participate:

  • Review resources, ask questions, take our survey, and explore project details all on this page.
  • Submit written comments or questions using the question and answer tool below.
  • Visit www.LSRCA.on.ca to learn more about the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority.
  • All questions / comments are reviewed by staff. For inquiries not related to this project, please visit www.LSRCA.on.ca/contact

The Watershed-based Resource Management Strategy is a new requirement under provincial legislation for all conservation authorities in Ontario. The strategy will assist authorities with enhancing their programs and services to address local watershed issues.

The strategy will also demonstrate the rationale for existing programs and services, and identify opportunities for future programs and services if gaps in watershed management are identified.

It’s an opportunity to review how our approach to watershed management has evolved as watershed issues and knowledge have changed since the authority was established in 1951, and to forecast where we’re heading based on emerging concerns.

We would love to hear your thoughts about watershed management! Don’t know what that is? Check out the Frequently Asked Questions for definitions.

An aerial view of the watershedHow to get involved and participate:

  • Review resources, ask questions, take our survey, and explore project details all on this page.
  • Submit written comments or questions using the question and answer tool below.
  • Visit www.LSRCA.on.ca to learn more about the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority.
  • All questions / comments are reviewed by staff. For inquiries not related to this project, please visit www.LSRCA.on.ca/contact
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Have your say, Lake Simcoe! We welcome you to ask us a question. 

Note that questions can be responded to privately or publicly. If you wish to receive a private response, kindly state this in your question.

Public questions and our responses will be listed below here.

Please note, the feedback period will end on June 15 2024.

  • Share Part of the strategy is that targeted audiences are aware of your programs and services. Does this include informing people of any new initiatives that could impact them? How is that communicated? If we as regular citizens want to provide feedback, how can we ensure that our concerns are heard? on Facebook Share Part of the strategy is that targeted audiences are aware of your programs and services. Does this include informing people of any new initiatives that could impact them? How is that communicated? If we as regular citizens want to provide feedback, how can we ensure that our concerns are heard? on Twitter Share Part of the strategy is that targeted audiences are aware of your programs and services. Does this include informing people of any new initiatives that could impact them? How is that communicated? If we as regular citizens want to provide feedback, how can we ensure that our concerns are heard? on Linkedin Email Part of the strategy is that targeted audiences are aware of your programs and services. Does this include informing people of any new initiatives that could impact them? How is that communicated? If we as regular citizens want to provide feedback, how can we ensure that our concerns are heard? link

    Part of the strategy is that targeted audiences are aware of your programs and services. Does this include informing people of any new initiatives that could impact them? How is that communicated? If we as regular citizens want to provide feedback, how can we ensure that our concerns are heard?

    MT asked 5 months ago

    Partners and the public will be informed of any new initiatives related to the strategy through this project page, social media, and mailing lists. You will also be able to find the final strategy posted on this page, as well as on our main website. To sign up for updates to the strategy, add your email below the "Stay Informed" button on this project page.

    Feedback from the public is always welcome. You can use the Have Your Say platform to provide feedback on specific projects, and for general questions or concerns, you can also contact us here: https://lsrca.on.ca/index.php/about-us/contact-us/.

  • Share Has anyone voiced concern over diminished sucker runs in the spring. Broughs Creek runs through our property between Line 13 and 14 north Oro-Medonte. We have not seen the run I over 10 years until a few reappeared this year. Surely this scavenger and bottom feeder is an important part of the lake ecosystem. on Facebook Share Has anyone voiced concern over diminished sucker runs in the spring. Broughs Creek runs through our property between Line 13 and 14 north Oro-Medonte. We have not seen the run I over 10 years until a few reappeared this year. Surely this scavenger and bottom feeder is an important part of the lake ecosystem. on Twitter Share Has anyone voiced concern over diminished sucker runs in the spring. Broughs Creek runs through our property between Line 13 and 14 north Oro-Medonte. We have not seen the run I over 10 years until a few reappeared this year. Surely this scavenger and bottom feeder is an important part of the lake ecosystem. on Linkedin Email Has anyone voiced concern over diminished sucker runs in the spring. Broughs Creek runs through our property between Line 13 and 14 north Oro-Medonte. We have not seen the run I over 10 years until a few reappeared this year. Surely this scavenger and bottom feeder is an important part of the lake ecosystem. link

    Has anyone voiced concern over diminished sucker runs in the spring. Broughs Creek runs through our property between Line 13 and 14 north Oro-Medonte. We have not seen the run I over 10 years until a few reappeared this year. Surely this scavenger and bottom feeder is an important part of the lake ecosystem.

    Sandy Harmathy asked 5 months ago

    Hi Sandy,

    Thanks for your questions. While we don’t have any data specific to Broughs Creek, we have done some fisheries assessments on Mill Creek in the past and we do an annual fisheries assessment on Bluffs Creek where it crosses Line 16 south.

    We have not studied the sucker spawning runs specifically but our teams have been trying to do visual inspections each spring to assess when they are running and how many are running, however it is difficult to be in the right time and place each year. Generally though, it does appear that there are fewer suckers making their way up streams each spring, and that the runs are more spread out over time.

    They are an important part of the ecosystem and it does concern us that others are seeing a reduction in the spring spawn. There are a few factors that could cause their numbers to be reduced:

    1. Climate change is changing how our seasons change. The air/water temperatures are warming up quicker in the spring and we are seeing less spring melt events. Suckers get their cue to start swimming upstream by water temperature and higher flow levels due to melting snow and rain.
    2. Invasive species may also be affecting their numbers by reducing food sources for the suckers and their eggs may be eaten by introduced species such as the round goby.

  • Share Recently, Barrie council decided to plan an astro turf sports complex adjacent to the lake, in a beautiful and important conservation area. This was done with no public input. Were there consultations with Lake Simcoe Watershed Management? If yes what were the recommendations? on Facebook Share Recently, Barrie council decided to plan an astro turf sports complex adjacent to the lake, in a beautiful and important conservation area. This was done with no public input. Were there consultations with Lake Simcoe Watershed Management? If yes what were the recommendations? on Twitter Share Recently, Barrie council decided to plan an astro turf sports complex adjacent to the lake, in a beautiful and important conservation area. This was done with no public input. Were there consultations with Lake Simcoe Watershed Management? If yes what were the recommendations? on Linkedin Email Recently, Barrie council decided to plan an astro turf sports complex adjacent to the lake, in a beautiful and important conservation area. This was done with no public input. Were there consultations with Lake Simcoe Watershed Management? If yes what were the recommendations? link

    Recently, Barrie council decided to plan an astro turf sports complex adjacent to the lake, in a beautiful and important conservation area. This was done with no public input. Were there consultations with Lake Simcoe Watershed Management? If yes what were the recommendations?

    bdqbdq asked 5 months ago

    The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority regulates development under the Conservation Authorities Act and Ontario Regulation 41/24. 

    The role of the Conservation Authority is to ensure that any development does not impact the control of flooding, erosion, or unstable soils as well as ensuring that the development does not create conditions or circumstances that in the event of a natural hazard would jeopardize the heath or safety of persons or result in the damage or destruction of property.

    The Conservation Authority’s mandate is limited to natural hazards and the designated policies of the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan. Any development within our jurisdiction would be reviewed in that context. We do not have jurisdiction over natural heritage.

    The subject property at Barrie's waterfront is partially regulated by the Conservation Authority due to shoreline hazards including the shoreline flooding and the shoreline erosion hazard.

    Based on the concept plans provided, it appears that the majority of the proposed development is outside of the hazards associated with this site. While there may be minor encroachment into the erosion hazard, the Conservation Authority would work with the proponent through the detailed design phase to ensure that any structures or grading is located outside of the stable slope hazard and would not impact erosion. The preliminary concept shows all development outside of the flood hazards. 

    At this time, we have not received any detailed design submission. Depending on the proposal there may be storm water management requirements and/or planting requirements to limit runoff into the lake. However, development would have to occur within the regulated area for the Authority to have any jurisdiction in the matter.  

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