Round 5 clean-up projects by region: July 2010
- Watershed-wide Projects
- Lake-wide Projects
- Projects Near East Gwillimbury
- Projects Near Georgina
- Projects Near Maskinonge River Subwatershed
- Projects Near Newmarket
- Projects Near Orillia
- Projects Near Ramara Township
- Projects Near Uxbridge
- Projects Near Virginia
- Projects Near West Holland River Subwatershed
- Projects Near York Region
Watershed-wide Projects
Project Name: Phosphorus Control of Microbial and Primary Production
Year: 2010
Project Proponent: Trent University
Description: This project will study the ecology of algae and microbes in Lake Simcoe. This will identify specific locations to be targeted for restoration plans.
Project Name: Storm Water Pond Maintenance / Efficiency, Aquatic Anoxia, and Potential for Phosphorus Release
Year: 2010
Project Proponent: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
Description: Storm water ponds trap sediment and keep phosphorus and other pollutants out of our lakes. But these ponds need regular maintenance to work efficiently. This project will examine the current state of 115 storm water ponds and then come up with solutions to any problems related to phosphorus.
Project Name: Quantifying assimilative capacity of all tributaries to Lake Simcoe based on cumulative impacts to biological integrity
Year: 2010
Project Proponent: Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
Description: This project will use a standardized approach to rank and classify the assimilative capacity of all stream reaches in Lake Simcoe’s Watershed based on fish and benthos communities. This approach will provide specific target locations to focus restoration activities that will have the greatest impact on reducing phosphorus loading to Lake Simcoe.
Project Name: Identifying Linkages Between Headwater Drainage Feature Condition and Nutrient Transport
Year: 2010 Project Proponent: Toronto Region Conservation Authority
Description: This project will develop and test a new protocol for evaluating the condition of headwater drainage features. Field crews will fill gaps in the knowledge and monitoring of the Lake Simcoe drainage network.
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Project Name: Lake Simcoe Septic System Funding Program - Phase 3
Year: 2010
Project Proponent: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
Description: This program will continue to administer grant funds in order to encourage landowners within 300 metres of Lake Simcoe to upgrade and/or repair their current septic systems. This program will help to reduce high levels of phosphorus and other contaminants flowing directly into Lake Simcoe and nearby watercourses.
Project Name: Lake Simcoe Nearshore Ecology and Monitoring Program
Year: 2010
Project Proponent: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
Description: The nearshore zone of Lake Simcoe is an extensive area that has undergone significant environmental change. This project will employ a science-based approach to understand this aspect of Lake Simcoe, and will apply the results to improve lake management goals.
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Project Name: Stormwater Management Retrofit using New Technology, Holland River Boulevard, Town of East Gwillimbury
Year: 2010
Project Proponent: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
Description: The second phase of this project will involve the construction of a stormwater management pond in order to reduce the amount of phosphorous flowing into the East Holland River. It will also involve planting a riparian buffer around the perimeter of the stormwater management pond and installing educational signage adjacent to the pond.
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Project Name: Reduction of Point and Non-Point Source Pollution for Georgina, Snake and Fox Islands
Year: 2010
Project Proponent: Georgian College
Description: This project will focus on filling data information gaps and providing beneficial management practices and community education to reduce point and non-point source pollution in Lake Simcoe.
Project Name: Lockmar Farms - Covered Dry Manure Storage and Runoff Containment
Project Proponent: Lockmar Farms
Description: This project involves the construction of a new roofed manure facility to control the manure from 100 heifers. This project will prevent runoff from the manure pile from entering the Lake Simcoe watershed.
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Project Name: Maskinonge River Recovery Project Phase 3
Project Proponent: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
Description: This project involves the implementation phase of the 3-phase Maskinonge River Recovery Project. Both rural and urban sources of phosphorus will be targeted for removal through the implementation of several activities in Keswick. This project will also continue to engage the community, raising awareness of the importance of best management practices.
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Project Name: Water Quality Improvement with Restoration of Conservation Pond
Year: 2010
Project Proponent: Private Landowner
Description: This project will rebuild the original pond and set up vegetation buffer strips along the perimeter. Stabilizing the pond will improve the quality of water flowing into the Holland River, and ultimately, into Lake Simcoe.
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Project Name: Nutrient Reduction from Orillia ICI Facilities
Year: 2010
Project Proponent: City of Orillia
Description: This project will evaluate a city-wide inventory to understand which industrial, commercial and institutional sources contribute excessive nutrients and chemical pollutants to the sanitary sewer system.
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Project Name: Lagoon City Septic System Decommissioning Program
Year: 2010
Project Proponent: Township of Ramara
Description: This project’s main objective is to reduce phosphorus loadings to Lake Simcoe. The project involves replacing 13 existing septic systems with connections to the municipal sewage collection and treatment system. This will help to eliminate non-point sources of nutrients and other contaminants into Lake Simcoe.
Project Name: Human mediated phosphorus input into Lake Simcoe: Evaluation using Caffeine as an anthropogenic marker
Year: 2010
Project Proponent: Lakehead University
Description: This project will study the input of human mediated total phosphorus and other major human contaminants into Lake Simcoe via untreated land run-offs and faulty septic systems.
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Project Name: Restoration of Pefferlaw Brook by Removing Existing On-line Pond
Year: 2010
Project Proponent: Burnside & Associates Ltd
Description: This project will, in effect, remove an on-line pond, allowing trout to swim freely. The project will also create up to 500 square meters of fish habitat.
Project Name: Stormwater Management Retrofit using New Technology King Street
Year: 2010
Project Proponent: Township of Uxbridge
Description: This project will focus on retrofitting the storm water facility using new technology. It is anticipated that this improvement will result in a reduction of 17kg per year of phosphorus going into the Lake Simcoe watershed.
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Project Name: 1 Lambrook Drive Shoreline Stabilization
Project Proponent: Town of Georgina
Description: This project will remove an old concrete retaining wall and limestone blocks from 30 metres of the Lake Simcoe shoreline. The shoreline will be naturalized using native vegetation and granite boulders. Bio-engineering techniques will be used to stabilize and enhance the shoreline.
Projects Near West Holland River Subwatershed
Project Name: Holland Marsh Inner Canal: Phoslock Application to Reduce Phosphorus Loading
Project Proponent: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
Description: The continued use of fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides in the Holland Marsh over the years has resulted in an accumulation of phosphorus which is discharged to the Holland River. A two year pilot project to evaluate the product Phoslock demonstrated that Phoslock is a cost effective method to remove phosphorus. This project involves treating the inner Holland Marsh canal with Phoslock which will result in a large phosphorous reduction to the Holland River.
Projects Near York Region
Project Name: Controlling Unwanted Phosphorus and Pollution Entering Lakes
Year: 2010
Project Proponent: Musselman's Lake Residence Association
Description: This project will reduce phosphorus and pollution from entering Lake Simcoe. The Residence Association will enhance rainwater management in the Musselman’s Lake drainage basin using a range of strategies such as bioengineering, infiltration trenches, micro wetlands, and public education.
Project Name: Adopt-A-Stream-Crossing Program
Project Proponent: Regional Municipality of York
Description: This project will coordinate the York Region community and school groups in planting trees and shrubs around streams at road crossings and on public property. The goal is to stabilize and revegetate streams using native species and to encourage the public to become stream stewards.
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