LOW District Stewardship Association

Lake of the Woods District Stewardship Association with members who care about our environment and love the lake experience.

[Ontario Ministry of Health @ONThealth]

Discover the #MentalHealth benefits of vitamin N: nature.

Reduce your anxiety, stress, and depression and boost your mood by finding solace in the great outdoors.

Learn more: https://t.co/sWbTm5GIot #MIAW23

[Ontario Forest Fires @ONforestfires]

#SiouxLookout 33, Ontario’s largest wildland #fire of 2023 to date, was called out on October 6 at 62,378 hectares in size. Active since June 11, this fire made up approximately 14% of Ontario’s total hectares burned this season.

[Sunset Country @Sunset_Country]

With Autumn just around the corner, it is usually a good time to see the Northern Lights.

https://t.co/9cI7jNQ0di

Image: The aurora over Lake of the Woods. Credit: Gerry Cariou

[IJC - International Joint Commission @IJCsharedwaters]

Reminder, this week, Aug. 16-17 in Baudette, Minnesota, and Kenora, Ontario:
The International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Board is hosting two public meetings. All are welcome to attend.
https://t.co/UaR9HqdPGB

[LOW District Stewardship Association @LOWDSAssoc]

We want to know where you are going to launch your boat with the closure of the Moncrief Construction Sports Centre launch. Looking to have our boat washing station and lakeSmart team where you want us! Let us know and together we will prevent the spread of invasive species.

[City of Kenora @CityofKenora]

Starting today, Aug 15, the boat launches and parking lot at the Moncrief Construction Sports Centre are closed until September 1.

Find other boat launches with parking here:
https://t.co/xOlpSivwQK

[Invasive Species Ctr @InvSp]

Having a fire to celebrate the long weekend? Make sure to burn your firewood where you buy it. Don’t move firewood long distances as it can potentially transport invasive species. Learn more: https://t.co/htXculvvHA

[LOW District Stewardship Association @LOWDSAssoc]

We have two tours headed to the IISD-Experimental Lakes Area open to everyone this summer! Aug 10th or 17th, leaving at 8am and returning around 5pm. You are not going to want to miss this! You can book through our website: https://t.co/cKn9B9G4RZ

[LOW District Stewardship Association @LOWDSAssoc]

Dust off your camera, it's time to get snapping! The fall photo contest closes August 10th. Winners are featured in the Area News Magazine, on our website and socials. 📸 Send your submissions to https://t.co/vpj7PMC9zy #photography

[Ontario Parks @OntarioParks]

📢 On July 21, all parks across the province will be offering free entry to celebrate Healthy Parks Healthy People Day!

Book your permit in advance at participating parks: https://t.co/OSSoH2GTen

(Yes, even on HPHP Day - we expect to be very busy, so it’s even more important!)

[Water Canada @CanadianWater]

Completion of a new water treatment plant for the Northwest Angle No. 33 First Nation leads to the lifting of three long-term drinking water advisories.

https://t.co/ClwAVIiQeF

[LOW District Stewardship Association @LOWDSAssoc]

From rustic hideaways nestled in the trees, to full-service campgrounds with every amenity, Manitoba parks have it all.

[Lake Friendly @lakefriendly]

Throughout this week, all Manitoba provincial parks have free entry!

This is a great chance to explore any of the beautiful 92 provincial parks in Manitoba, which preserve more than four million hectares of land and water!

[LOW District Stewardship Association @LOWDSAssoc]

How neat is this?!

[Mark Smith Photography @marktakesphoto]

Have you ever seen an eagle catch 2 fish at the same time? This was a first for me and the eagle seemed just as surprised as I was!!! I guess everyone enjoys a two for one deal! 🤪

[Kathy Jones (she/her) @Volunteer4Birds]

Starting a thread on how to help loons. Will add more as the week progresses.
1) help us monitor them. Learn more at https://t.co/xiAT7MMZAL

[LOW District Stewardship Association @LOWDSAssoc]

GRANITE LAKE RESIDENTS: LakeSmart will be doing dock visits July 22nd! See you there between 10am - 1pm

[Environment Ontario @ONenvironment]

Ontario #ICYMI the #BaldEagle will be removed from Ontario’s #SpeciesAtRisk list. We’re proud to have supported the recovery of the species.

Thanks to our partners, stakeholders and the public for helping this become a reality – we couldn’t have done it alone. #OntarioSpecies

[FOCA @foca_info]

FOCA's ED @treesatthelake was with our members at @LOWDSAssoc in Kenora this past week to discuss invasive species prevention in the Rainy-Lake of the Woods watershed! Everyone has a role to play in preventing the spread. https://t.co/NN4b4J7RMG

[LOW District Stewardship Association @LOWDSAssoc]

Invasive phragmites is considered one of Canada's worst invasive species.

[Invasive Species Ctr @InvSp]

The Invasive Phragmites Control Fund is now open! The #GreenShovels Collaborative is excited to be able to provide financial support for community action to control invasive phragmites in Ontario. Learn more and apply by Friday, July 21: https://t.co/S6MBl8vRIh

[City of Kenora @CityofKenora]

Next time you visit the #Kenora Harbourfront, you can fill up your water bottle! #CityofKenora installed a new water bottle filling station at the Harbourfront Pavilion last week. Fill your reusable water bottle, #stayhydrated, and help to #reducewaste.

[Invading Species @invspecies]

If you paddle in the Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed it is now the law to ensure your canoe, kayak, or paddleboard is completely free of aquatic plants and animals and drained of water before entering or leaving the shore of any waterbody, including when portaging between lakes

[LOW District Stewardship Association @LOWDSAssoc]

Have you heard about June 24th?! Join us to Celebrate Lake Life! Vendors from sustainable clothing to fresh produce and everything in between including educational activities, environmental resources, smokey the bear, a BBQ and boats. You don't want to miss it!