Kevin Donald Trimble

Past Chair, Muskoka Watershed Council

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If something is changing in Muskoka's watershed, you'll hear it here first.

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How we understand nature is shifting—and it could change everything for Muskoka.

This article on “tipping points” reframes them as opportunities for positive change. Everything is connected, and small shifts can have a real impact.

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Muskoka's lakes are getting saltier. Over 70% now show elevated chloride, and the numbers are still climbing. The good news? Change is happening.

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We’ve been nominated for the Bracebridge Chamber of Commerce 2026 Business Awards! 🏆

If you value our work protecting Muskoka’s watershed, we’d appreciate your vote.

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One interconnected watershed.
One shared responsibility.

Muskoka Watershed Council brings communities, lake associations, scientists, and decision-makers together to understand, protect, and steward Muskoka’s aquatic and terrestrial environment.

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Good intentions are a starting point — not a strategy.

In our latest blog, Jared Jylhä explains why decisions about land, water, and infrastructure must consider the whole system.

Read why integrated watershed management matters for Muskoka’s future:
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One raindrop can travel 200 km through 13 municipalities from Algonquin to Georgian Bay. Water crosses borders; planning doesn’t. Integrated Watershed Management brings everyone together to plan watershed-wide: less flood risk, healthier lakes, smarter growth.

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When we view nature as an investment — not an afterthought — the case for conservation becomes even clearer.

Read the full column at https://t.co/RqkX7ULtL8.

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On this Remembrance Day, we pause to honour those who have served and remember the sacrifices made to protect our freedoms and the land we call home.

May we cherish their legacy by caring for the landscapes they fought to preserve.

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IWM brings everyone to the table — beyond municipal boundaries and across disciplines — to protect and manage a thriving watershed, together. #MuskokaWatershedCouncil #SaltPollution #SustainableMuskoka

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🦇 Happy Halloween from Muskoka Watershed Council! 🎃

Did you know there are eight species of bats in the Muskoka region — and seven of them are endangered?

#HappyHalloween #Muskoka

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However you’re celebrating this weekend, take a moment to give thanks for Muskoka’s lakes, forests, and wildlife — the natural bounty that makes our home so special. 🍁💧

Happy Thanksgiving from the Muskoka Watershed Council!

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Living Smarter in a Changing Climate a deliberate theme for 2025 Muskoka Summit on the Environment https://t.co/hse1eXU2le

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In good company today participating in @muskokawatershd Muskoka Summit on the Environment - ‘Living Smarter in a Changing Climate’ 🌱

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In his latest blog, Kevin Trimble (MWC Director and retired aquatic ecologist) makes the case that environmental sustainability and economic prosperity are not opposing forces. In fact, they depend on each other.

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what’s happening with traffic in #PortCatling this am #muskoka @Muskoka411

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We’re proud to welcome Dr. Anabela Bonada, Managing Director of Climate Science at the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation, to the 2025 Muskoka Summit on the Environment.

See the full speaker lineup → https://t.co/WcJ8XpmYS4

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🌊 Hazardous Algal Blooms (HABs) are on the rise in Muskoka—and we don’t fully know why.

🧪 More research is urgently needed.
📖 Read more in Chapter 6 of the 2023 Watershed Report Card.

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#MuskokaWatershed #HABs #BlueGreenAlgae #WatershedHealth

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🌊 Too many managers, not enough common vision.

This new column explores why fragmented management is putting Muskoka’s watershed at risk—and why integrated action is more important than ever.

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