Who Does What
Algal Blooms
Algae Identification - Follow the instructions on this form to submit a sample for identification
Algal Web Online Identification Aid
Muskoka Watershed Council Technical Bulletin - Algae in Muskoka
Health Canada - Blue-green algae and their toxins
MSN Encarta - Basic information on Algae
Ministry of Natural Resources - Algae Factsheet
Ministry of Natural Resources - Blue-green Algae Factsheet
Ministry of the Environment - Blue-green algae: Information for cottagers and homeowners
Ministry of the Environment - Dorset Environmental Science Centre 1-705-766-2412
Ministry of the Environment - London Surface Water Section 1-800-265-7672
Ministry of the Environment - Barrie District Office 1-800-890-8511
Aquatic Plants
Ministry of Natural Resources - Bracebridge Office 1-705-645-8747
Ministry of Natural Resources - Parry Sound District Office 1-705-746-4201
Department of Fisheries and Oceans - Parry Sound Office 1-705-746-2196
Washington State Department of Ecology
Boating
Safety - The Safe Boating Guide
Canadian Coast Guard - Regulations
Pleasure Craft Operators Exam
Clean Marine Program
Enviro-Friendy Boating
US EPA - Preventing Boating Pollution
Muskoka Lakes Association Marine Patrol: (705) 644-7179 Lake Joseph & Rosseau Boat (705) 644-7181 Lake Muskoka Boat
Georgian Bay Association
Public Boat Launches in Muskoka
Boating Associations
Ontario Marine Operators Association
Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons
Building Regulations
District Municipality of Muskoka - Plans of Subdivision
Georgian Bay Building and Septic Department
Huntsville Building Department
Lake of Bays Building Department
Bracebridge Development Services
Gravenhurst Building Department
Muskoka Lakes Development Services
Ontario Bulding Code
Muskoka Builders' Association
Cleaning Products
Docks
The Dock Primer
Georgian Bay Building and Septic Department
Huntsville Building Department
Lake of Bays Building Department
Bracebridge Development Services
Gravenhurst Building Department
Muskoka Lakes Development Services
Fisheries Act - Chapter F-14, Section 34: Fish Habitat Protection and Pollution Prevention
Navigable Waters Protection Act - Chapter N-22, Part 1: Works Subject to Approval
Working Around Water Factsheet - Fish Habitat and Docks, Boathouses and Boat Launches
Department of Fisheries and Oceans - Parry Sound Office 1-705-746-2196
Ministry of Natural Resources - Bracebridge Office 1-705-645-8747
Drinking Water
Well Aware
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit - Drinking Water
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit - Main Office - 1877-721-7520
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit - Gravenhurst Office 1-705-684-9090
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit - Huntsville Office - 1-705-789-8813
District Municipality of Muskoka - Municipal Systems
Ministry of the Environment - London Regional Office 1-519-873-5000
Ministry of the Environment - Barrie District Office 1-800-890-8511
Ministry of the Environment - Drinking Water Information System
Ministry of the Environment - Source Water Protection
Conservation Ontario - Source Water Protection
Drinking Water Legislation
Emergency
Ministry of the Environment - Spills Action Centre or 1-800-268-6060
Environment Canada - Environmental Emergencies Program
District Municipality of Muskoka - Emergency Services
Public Safety Canada - Emergency Management
Erosion
Living By Water Project
Muskoka Heritage Foundation - 1-705-645-7393
District Municipality of Muskoka - Shoreline Vegetative Buffers
Working Around Water Factsheet - Fish Habitat & Shoreline Stabilization
Working Around Water Factsheet - Fish Habitat and the Effects of Silt and Sediment
Fisheries Act - Chapter F-14, Section 34: Fish Habitat Protection and Pollution Prevention
Department of Fisheries and Oceans - Parry Sound Office 1-705-746-2196
Ministry of Natural Resources - Bracebridge Office 1-705-645-8747
Fishing
Ministry of Natural Resources - Licenses and Regulations
The Baitfish Primer
Outdoors Card Renewal On-line
Recreational Fishing Regulations Summary
Guide to Eating Ontario Sport Fish
Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters
Department of Fisheries and Oceans or 1-800-667-3355
Department of Fisheries and Oceans - Parry Sound Office 1-705-746-2196
Ministry of Natural Resources - Bracebridge Office 1-705-645-8747
Ministry of Natural Resources - Parry Sound District Office 1-705-746-4201
Environment Canada - Fish Lead Free
Floods
Ministry of Natural Resources - Bracebridge Office 1-705-645-8747
Ministry of Natural Resources - Parry Sound District Office 1-705-746-4201
Ministry of Natural Resources - Flood Warnings
Conservation Ontario - Flood: Forcasting and Warning
Water Management Legislation
Refer to your local Area Municipality:
Town of Bracebridge or 1-705-645- 5264
Township of Georgian Bay or 1-705-538-2337
Town of Gravenhurst or 1-705-687-3412
Township of Lake of Bays or 1-705-635-2272
Town of Huntsville or 1-705-789-1751
Township of Muskoka Lakes or 1-705-765-3156
Forestry
Ministry of Natural Resources - Bracebridge Office 1-705-645-8747
Ministry of Natural Resources - Parry Sound District Office 1-705-746-4201
Ministry of Natural Resources - Ontario's Forests website
Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program (MFTIP)
Parry Sound-Muskoka Stewardship Network or 1-705-746-6832
Crown Land Forestry- Westwind Forest Stewardship Network or 1-705-746-6832
Extension Notes - Forestry
Ontario Woodlot Association
Eastern Ontario Model Forests
Ontario Forestry Association
Gardening and Lawn Care
Master Gardeners or call the hotline 1-705-767-3987
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Wild About Gardening
Muskoka Watershed Council - Healthy Lawns & Gardens Naturally
Organic Landscape Alliance
Pesticide Free Ontario
Communities in Bloom Or refer to your local Area Municipality
Muskoka Heritage Foundation or 1-705-645-7393
Hazardous Material Disposal
Ministry of the Environment - Hazardous Waste
Ministry of the Environment - Hazardous Waste Information Network
Environment Canada - Hazardous Waste
District Municipality of Muskoka - Household Hazardous Waste or 1-705-645-6764
District Municipality of Muskoka - Household Hazardous Waste Schedule
Health
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit - Main Office - 1-877-721-7520
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit - Gravenhurst Office 1-705-684-9090
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit - Huntsville Office - 1-705-789-7245
HealthConnection - Contact online or call 721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520
Invasive Species
Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters - Invading Species Awareness Program
Ministry of Natural Resources - Aquatic Invasive Species
Lake Associations
Federation of Ontario Cottagers' Associations
Brandy Lake Association
Georgian Bay Association
Gloucester Pool Cottagers Association
Huntsville Lakes Council
Kahshe Lake Ratepayers Association
Lake of Bays Association
Loon & Turtle Lake Cottage Association
Mary Lake Association
Moon River Property Owners' Association
Morrison Lake Association
Muldrew Lake Association
Muskoka Lakes Association
Peninsula Lake Association
Pine Lake Ratepayers' Association
Ril Lake Association
Six Mile Lake Cottagers' Association
Three Mile Lake Association
Township of Muskoka Lakes Ratepayers' Association
If your association is in Muskoka and you have a website let us know and we'll provide a link.How to Form a Lake Association
How to form a lake association
Federation of Ontario Cottagers' Associations
Lake Planning
Lake Plan Template/Manual or by mail: Huntsville Lakes Council, R.R. #2, 530 Chub Lake Road, Huntsville, Ont., P1H 2J3. Cost is $15.
Lakeplan.com
Lake Planning Handbook for Community Groups - FOCA
Leisure Activities
Outdoor Lighting (Dark Sky Friendly)
Muskoka Heritage Foundation or 1-705-645-7393
Dark Sky Lighting
International Dark Sky Association
Native Plants
Muskoka Heritage Foundation or 1-705-645-7393
Evergreen Native Plant Database
Canadian Museum of Nature - Native Plant Crossroads
Ontario Nature - Backyard Habitats
Wild About Gardening - Grow Native
The Living By Water Project - Native Plants
North American Native Plant Society
Muskoka Flora
Naturalists Clubs
Trout Unlimited Canada
Muskoka Field Naturalists
Ontario Nature
Six Mile Lake Conservationists Club
Sierra Club of Canada - Ontario Chapter
Nature Conservancy of Canada
Ducks Unlimited Canada
The Wildlands League
Bird Studies Canada
Recreational Water Quality Monitoring
Local Lake Associations
District Municipality of Muskoka - Water Quality Monitoring Programs
Ministry of the Environment - Lake Partner Program
Ministry of Natural Resources - Muskoka River Water Management Plan
Environment Canada - Ecological Monitoring and Assessment Network
Road Salt
District Municipality of Muskoka - Muskoka Winter Road Maintenance or 1-705-645-6764
Town of Bracebridge - Road Maintenance or 1-705-645- 5264
Town of Huntsville - Road Maintenance Operations or 1-705-789-5684
Township of Muskoka Lakes - Public Works or 1-705-765-3156
Town of Gravenhurst - Public Works or 1-705-687-3412
Township of Georgian Bay - Roads Department or 1-705-538-2337 Ext. 225
Township of Lake of Bays - Public Works or 1-705-635-2272
Environment Canada - Road Salts
Ministry of Transportation - Road Salts
Septic Systems: Individual Small System
Approvals and Inspection Building Permit - Refer to your local Municipal Building Department
Town of Bracebridge or 1-705-645- 5264
Township of Georgian Bay or 1-705-538-2337
Town of Gravenhurst or 1-705-687-3412
Township of Lake of Bays or 1-705-635-2272
Town of Huntsville or 1-705-789-1751
Township of Muskoka Lakes or 1-705-765-3156
Ontario Building Code
Muskoka Watershed Council - Caring for Your Septic System
Canadian Morgage and Housing Corporation - Your Septic System
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Guide to Operating & Maintaining Your Septic System
Septic Systems: Large Systems (and other large waste disposal systems)
Ministry of the Environment - Septage
Ministry of the Environment - London Regional Office 1-519-873-5000
Ministry of the Environment - Barrie District Office 1-800-890-8511
Shorelines
The Shore Primer
The Fish Habitat Primer
Fisheries Act - Chapter F-14, Section 34: Fish Habitat Protection and Pollution Prevention
Muskoka Heritage Foundation
District Municipality of Muskoka - Guide to Healthy Shorelines
District Municipality of Muskoka - Shoreline Vegetative Buffers
Extension Notes - Preserving and Restoring Natural Shorelines
Muskoka Watershed Council - Protect Your Waterfront Investment
Muskoka Watershed Council - Shoreline Vegetation in Muskoka
Muskoka Watershed Council - Natural Shorelines
Department of Fisheries and Oceans - Working Around Water Factsheets
Living by Water Project
Stormwater Management
Town of Bracebridge or 1-705-645- 5264
Township of Georgian Bay or 1-705-538-2337
Town of Gravenhurst or 1-705-687-3412
Township of Lake of Bays or 1-705-635-2272
Town of Huntsville or 1-705-789-1751
Township of Muskoka Lakes or 1-705-765-3156
District Municipality of Muskoka - Stormwater Management Strategy
Muskoka Watershed Council - Make Your Home the Solution to Stormwater Pollution
District Municipality of Muskoka - Stormwater Management for a Single Lot
Ministry of Transportation - Drainage Management
Ministry of the Environment - London Regional Office 1-519-873-5000
Ministry of the Environment - Barrie District Office 1-800-890-8511
Ministry of the Environment - Water and Sewage Works Publications
Ministry of the Environment - Stormwater Pollution Prevention Handbook
Swimmer's Itch
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit - Swimmer's Itch
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit - Gravenhurst Office - 1-705-684-9090
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit - Huntsville Office - 1-705-789-7245
HealthConnection - Contact online or call 721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520
Manitoba Water Stewardship - Swimmer's Itch Brochure
U.S Centre for Disease Control - Swimmer's Itch Factsheet
Muskoka's Weather
Environment Canada
Environment Canada - Muskoka
Environment Canada - Bracebridge
Environment Canada - Huntsville
Environment Canada - Parry Sound
Environment Canada - Gravenhurst
Environment Canada - Haliburton
Environment Canada - Midland
Weather Network
Weather Network - Muskoka
Weather Network - Bracebridge
Weather Network - Huntsville
Weather Network - Parry Sound
Weather Network - Gravenhurst
Weather Network - Haliburton
Weather Network - Midland
Water Levels
Environment Canada - Fluctuating water levels
Canadian Coast Guard
Ministry of Natural Resources - Water Levels and Flows
Ministry of Natural Resources - Muskoka River Water Management Plan
Ministry of Natural Resources - Bracebridge Office 1-705-645-8747
Ministry of Natural Resources - Parry Sound District Office 1-705-746-4201
Ministry of the Environment - Permits to Take Water
Ministry of the Environment- London Surface Water Section 1-800-265-7672
Ministry of the Environment - Barrie District Office 1-800-890-8511
Watershed Planning
Muskoka Watershed Council
Muskoka Heritage Foundation
Centre for Sustainable Watersheds
District Municipality of Muskoka - Source Water Protection Planning
Ministry of the Environment - Watershed Based Source Protection Planning
Ministry of Natural Resources - Watershed Management and Planning
Conservation Ontario
Watershed Science Centre
Watershed Management Council
Refer to your local Area Municipality
Town of Bracebridge or 1-705-645- 5264
Township of Georgian Bay or 1-705-538-2337
Town of Gravenhurst or 1-705-687-3412
Township of Lake of Bays or 1-705-635-2272
Town of Huntsville or 1-705-789-1751
Township of Muskoka Lakes or 1-705-765-3156
Wells
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit - Drinking Water
Well Aware
Ministry of the Environment - Wells
Ontario Water Resources Act - Wells
Canadian Morgage and Housing Corporation - Buying a House with a Well and Septic System
Wetlands
Ministry of Natural Resources - Wetlands
Ducks Unlimited Canada
Muskoka Watershed Council - Caring for Wetlands on Your Property
District Municipality of Muskoka - Natural Heritage Strategy
Environment Canada - Wetlands of OntarioRefer to your local Area Municipality
Town of Bracebridge or 1-705-645- 5264
Township of Georgian Bay or 1-705-538-2337
Town of Gravenhurst or 1-705-687-3412
Township of Lake of Bays or 1-705-635-2272
Town of Huntsville or 1-705-789-1751
Township of Muskoka Lakes or 1-705-765-3156
Wildlife
Ministry of Natural Resources - Bracebridge Office 1-705-645-8747
Ministry of Natural Resources - Parry Sound District Office 1-705-746-4201
Ministry of Natural Resources - Fish & Wildlife
Canadian Nature Federation
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Canadian Wildlife Service
Muskoka Wildlife Centre
Injured Wildlife
Ministry of Natural Resources - Bracebridge Office 1-705-645-8747
Ministry of Natural Resources - Parry Sound District Office 1-705-746-4201
Ministry of Natural Resources
Ontario SPCA - How to Help Injured, Sick or Orphaned Wildlife
Ontario SPCA Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre or (705) 534-4350
Wing and a Prayer (705) 385-1488
Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
