This notice is for informational purposes only. There is no requirement to consult on this initiative on the Environmental Registry of Ontario. Learn more about the types of notices on the registry.
Why consultation isn't required
This notice is to inform the public about the release of the Minister’s Annual Report on Lake Simcoe for 2023. The Lake Simcoe Protection Act, 2008 requires the annual reports to be published on the Environmental Registry.
This notice does not contain any policy changes to the Lake Simcoe Protection Act, 2008, Regulations under the Act, nor the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan or any of its strategies.
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The Ontario government is protecting and restoring Ontario’s water resources, including Lake Simcoe and its watershed.
The Lake Simcoe Protection Act, 2008, and the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan (LSPP) provide a framework for Ontario and its partners to work together to improve and protect the health of the Lake Simcoe watershed, which contains natural, urban and agricultural systems that are vital to the region and Ontario.
The minister is required under Section 12 (1) of the Lake Simcoe Protection Act, 2008, to prepare and release a public report annually on the measures taken to implement the LSPP with a summary of advice the minister received from two advisory committees.
The report summarizes actions taken by three provincial ministries – the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness, as well as key delivery partners, to implement the LSPP in the 2023 calendar year.
Key measures taken to implement the LSPP during this time period include:
- conducting and supporting comprehensive studies on water quality and aquatic life
- providing support to community groups who are creating wetlands and ponds, and restoring streams to better manage stormwater
- funding projects that encourage the responsible use of road salt and alternatives for winter maintenance practices
- supporting efforts to implement agricultural best practices to reduce nutrient input to the lake
- protecting and enhancing the health of fish populations, including coldwater species such as lake trout, lake whitefish and cisco
- supporting the adoption of best management practices for both urban and rural stormwater management
- the conclusion of the report reflects on the need for a long-term commitment and a recognition of shared responsibility to address emerging threats and compounding stressors in the watershed
To view the full report, follow the links in this notice under Supporting Materials.
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40 St. Clair Avenue West
10th floor
Toronto,
ON
M4V 1M2
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Melissa Robillard, PhD
10 Floor, 40 St Clair Ave W
Toronto,
ON
M4V 1M2
Canada