Parks and Recreation Masterplan, July 19, 2022
On Wednesday, July 13, 2022, Council adopted the Parks and Trails Masterplan. The Parks and Recreation Master Plan will be used to assist in determining recreation, parks, trails and facilities requirements for the Township that, in conjunction with the Township’s Strategic Plan, will inform future investment and developments. The Plan will allow the Township to guide and manage the direction…
Read MoreLake Protection Workbook July 5, 2022
The Lake Protection Workbook was updated, and a second printing has happened! Now is the time for you to order your copies for your family and waterfront or cottage association. The “Lake Protection Workbook: A Self-Assessment Tool for Shoreline Property Owners” is an educational tool that helps property owners make improvements to their shorelines and provides information about lake protection.…
Read MoreTownship of Muskoka Lakes Announces Draft 3 of Official Plan – June 13, 2022
The Township is pleased to announce that staff and the consulting team will be bringing a report and Draft 3 of the Official Plan to a series of Special Planning Committee meetings commencing on June 20, 2022 at 9 am. This updated draft is based on all of the feedback received from the community and agencies from last fall’s Open Houses…
Read MoreNo Time To Waste – Recycle Right – Muskoka’s Roadmap to 60% Waste Diversion – June 9, 2022
June 9, 2022 (Muskoka, ON) – Recycling right makes a difference. When we recycle, it benefits the environment in several ways – material and natural resources are preserved, energy is saved during the manufacturing process, greenhouse gas emissions are reduced that contribute to climate change, and less waste is sent to our only landfill. At the same time, recycling markets…
Read MoreChanges could be coming to pleasure craft licensing in Canada | May 12, 2022
A recent article was written by Cottage Life magazine summarizing prospective changes to the pleasure craft license in Canada. If you operate a marine craft you might be interested to see those changes. Proposed changes to pleasure craft licensing include: Introducing a five-year validity period for pleasure craft licences (PCL). Expanding the Small Vessel Regulations to include all pleasure crafts equipped with…
Read MoreFire Danger Rating – Full Fire Ban – May 11, 2022
With a lack of sufficient rainfall and extremely dry conditions, the Muskoka Fire Chiefs have issued a total FIRE BAN for Muskoka. The Fire Rating is now set at EXTREME. No fires of any type are permitted. No fires are permitted for cooking or warmth. No fireworks are allowed. Conditions are being monitored and the ban will remain in effect…
Read MoreShea Road Public Boat Launch – May 3, 2022
The public boat launch located at 1194 Shea Road is in disrepair. This launch is managed by the township and unfortunately, no funds are available in the 2022 budget to repair the launch. The township is hopeful that funding becomes available in 2023 to make the necessary upgrades at the Shea Road location. The next closest boat launch is at…
Read MoreMedia Release – New Election Portal for 2022 Municipal Election – April 13, 2022
MUSKOKA LAKES – The Township of Muskoka Lakes is pleased to announce the launch of a new election portal on the Township’s website. The next municipal and school board election is happening on October 24, 2022, in the Township of Muskoka Lakes. To help residents prepare, the Township has created a comprehensive election portal to deliver important information on voting,…
Read MoreNo Time to Waste – Taking Action on Garbage | March 21, 2022
March 21, 2022 (Muskoka, ON) - As part of the District of Muskoka’s Waste Strategy, a reduction in no-charge weekly garbage bag limits at Waste Facilities starts the week of April 4, 2022. The changes were approved by District Council in December 2021 as part of the Waste Strategy and Roadmap to 60% Diversion. Reducing garbage is critical to extend…
Read MoreParks and Recreation Master Plan – Key Themes Questionnaire | March 18, 2022
The Township of Muskoka Lakes is in the next phase of community engagement for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. A series of Key Themes have been developed based on the results from the public use survey in the fall of 2021. The last step before drafting the Master Plan is to receive final comments on these Key Themes to…
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