Christmas Bird Count
The Christmas Bird Count, which began in 1900, is North America’s longest-running Citizen Science project. Volunteers head out on a […]
Federation of Lakes of Val-des-Monts – Integrated Watershed Management Project
The Federation of Lakes of Val-des-Monts published in 2016 the study Val-des-Monts Integrated Watershed Management Project (PGLVDM) (available in French […]
Blue-Green Algae
The blue-green algae found in our watercourses are microscopic organisms that go by the scientific name of cyanobacteria. They are […]
Eurasian Watermilfoil
Eurasian Watermilfoil in McGregor Lake WHAT IS IT? The Eurasion Watermilfoil is an invasive plant species that has become the […]
Phosphorus
The equation is simple: More phosphorus equals more algae and weed growth. The Eutrophication process All lakes undergo eutrophication. It […]
The Shoreline
From an ecological point of view, the shore of a lake is defined as the transition zone between the aquatic […]
The Littoral Zone
The littoral zone extends zone extends towards the centre of the lake, from the natural high-water mark to the point […]
Building a birdhouse
Want to attract more birds to your property? Build them a nest! There is a shortage of nesting places for […]
Loon Watch
The Canadian Lakes Loon Survey was initiated in Ontario in 1981, and expanded nationally in 1989. Human disturbance and development […]