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2010 Freshwater Summit

From Science to Policy

Freshwater is an important local, provincial, national, and international resource and how we manage our inland lakes and rivers has economic, social, and environmental implications. The 2010 Freshwater Summit will highlight issues and trends and examine policy options for future action.

The 2010 Freshwater Summit will take place June 1st & 2nd at the Rene M Caisse Memorial Theatre in Bracebridge.

For more information and to register, visit the 2010 Freshwater Summit website at www.2010freshwatersummit.org.

Forest Health Program

The District Municipality of Muskoka has developed a Forest Health Program to promote forest health in Muskoka.

Resources are available to assist landowners who wish to explore management options for their forests, including:

* A Landowner’s Guide to Selling Standing Timber brochure and booklet;
* A Landowner’s Guide to Careful Logging brochure and booklet;
* A Forest Health Technician who is available for no‐cost consultations where the District is notified ahead of any logging operations. This person is also available to discuss forest management options with landowners, upon request. To speak to the Forest Health Technician, please call 705‐645‐9352 or 705‐788‐4905.

The above booklets, produced by the Ontario Woodlot Association, are available free of charge by contacting The District Municipality of Muskoka (705‐645‐2231 x288) or the Muskoka Heritage Foundation (705‐645‐7393).