Protecting Lake Simcoe

Other Actions Taken to Protect Lake Simcoe

A Discussion Paper invited public input on a range of measures to protect the health of the Lake Simcoe watershed ecosystem.

Community partner groups and associations participated in Discussion Paper Workshops, and members of the public to attend Information Forums.

• Summaries: Discussion Paper Workshops and Information Forums

In March 2008, interim limits were put on sewage plants and stormwater facilities around Lake Simcoe.  These limits help protect water quality in the lake while a long term strategy is being developed.  (The regulation that sets the limits is posted on the Environmental Registry; registry number 010-2246.)

The Ontario government invested $850,000 in studies and innovative projects to help reduce the amount of phosphorus going into Lake Simcoe from sources inside and outside the watershed.  Some of this money is going to promoting the simple things people can do around their homes and workplaces to reduce their phosphorus footprint.