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📊 A single water sample provides a snapshot. Long-term monitoring tells the story.

By collecting water quality data year after year, Lake Partner Program volunteers help build a better understanding of their lake by identifying changes that may occur over time. This information supports research, stewardship, and the protection of Ontario's freshwater resources.

Learn more about the Lake Partner Program: https://foca.on.ca/lake-partner-program/

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Every month is a good month to be Bear Wise: https://www.ontario.ca/page/prevent-bear-encounters-bear-wise

Cottage Q&A: Leaf litter and the lake Is spring leaf litter bad for your lake? It's not good, but it might not actually be that bad. We asked the experts.

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The Township of Minden Hills Fire Department is encouraging participation in the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs Test Your Smoke Alarm Contest.

Take a photo testing your smoke alarm and enter for a chance to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card. To be entered you can post the photo on your social media and tag Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (random draw for 5 winners on October 11, 2024). For a bonus entry include in your post. You can also email the photo to [email protected].

DETECTION NOTIFICATION | The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) has confirmed the presence of the aquatic invasive plant hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata) in a contained wetland at Hillman Marsh Conservation Area in Essex County. This is the first detection of hydrilla in Ontario and Canada. Read the media release here: bit.ly/47heh2x

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The Minden Hills Fire Department is partnering with the Ontario Fire Marshal on September 28 for Ontario's Test Your Smoke Alarm Day!

The Minden Hills Firefighters and Community Safety Team will be out in the township the week of September 23 -September 28, 2024. Firefighters will be visiting door to door to educate the community on the importance of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in their homes, fire safety, home escape planning and being prepared for emergencies.

The goal is to supply and install a smoke alarm in owner-occupied households not equipped with a working smoke alarm/ Carbon Monoxide alarm. This is a FREE voluntary program available to all. If you would like to book a S.A.F.E program check visit, www.mindenhills.ca/saved-by-the-beep/.

How to ramp up your boat trailering skills for a perfect put-in Everyone who’s ever trailered a boat has an embarrassing story to tell. Just Google “boat launch fails” to see the type of chaos you can get when you mix If you're nervous towing a boat behind your…