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Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety Parry Sound District

Posted on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 02:00 PM

Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety Parry Sound District

NEWS:Tuesday, April 19, 2016

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry - Parry Sound District is advising area residents that a Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety is in effect for the District which includes the District Municipality of Muskoka, the Territorial District of Parry Sound and a north-west portion in the County of Haliburton.

High water levels and flow conditions, typical of this time of year, exist...

‘WILDLAND’ FIRES Can Be Avoided Through Preventative Action

Posted on Monday, April 18, 2016 09:45 AM

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NEWS RELEASE

April 18, 2016

‘WILDLAND’ FIRES Can Be Avoided Through Preventative Action

This Year the Threat is More Established

Gravenhurst, ON - As spring yard clean-up efforts begin to take shape across Muskoka, the Gravenhurst Fire Department is offering some tips to help create a “FireSmart” community. The threat of grass, brush or even forest fires is present all around Gravenhurst. Fire officials point to low snowfalls this past winter and the increasing effects of global...

Watermain Flushing Notice: Regular Maintenance April 25-July 1 2016

Posted on Monday, April 18, 2016 09:30 AM

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Watermain Flushing Notice: Regular Maintenance April 25-July 1 2016

WATERMAIN FLUSHING NOTICE: BRACEBRIDGE, GRAVENHURST, HUNTSVILLE, BALA, BAYSVILLE, PORT CARLING, MACTIER, PORT SEVERN

As part of our regular maintenance program, The District of Muskoka's Public Works Department will be conducting watermain flushing utilizing hydrants from April 25^th to July 1^st, 2016. This maintenance improves the quality and service of the water system and ensures the proper operation...

Muskoka Parry Sound Freshet Water Conditions Update April 18th, 2016

Posted on Monday, April 18, 2016 08:45 AM

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Muskoka Parry Sound Freshet Water Conditions Update April 18th, 2016

A Flood Warning for known flood prone areas within the Muskoka River Watershed west of and including Lake of Bays remains in effect until noon on Tuesday April 19th 2016.

Snow

Parry Sound District MNRF carries out snow surveys twice monthly over the duration of the winter. The information collected is used to assess the potential for high water conditions or spring flooding. Snow stations are located...