Lake Foaming
FOAMING OF SURFACE WATERS What causes the foaming of surface waters on some Ontario lakes? The foaming of surface waters on lakes is not a new phenomenon. It is a natural process that has been going on for a long time. All lakes contain organic matter, such as algae, rooted aquatic plants and leaves. When…
Water Clarity
WATER CLARITY (Secchi Depth) For Trout Lake, water clarity diminished since 2016. This was expected due to the high water levels and flooding that took place in 2017. The lake took on a brownish colour also which I am told is due to staining from organic matter entering our lake. The following are excerpts from…
Greenwashed?
Feeling greenwashed in choosing the right cleaning product that is safe on your septic and the environment? You are not alone. Please consider choosing products with the following third-party seals which means that you can trust the manufacturer’s claims and that the products met the highest standards of environmental responsibility.** Since the summer of 2010,…
Banded Mystery Snail
Invasive Species Alert: Banded Mystery Snail (Viviparus georgianus) is native to Florida but it has been reported in our lakes!It is best described as:*3.5 cm or less*Spherical with whorls *Yellow to greenish brown with 3-4 dark reddish-brown spiral bands *Having an ear shaped operculum with concentric growth lines *A host to many parasites, including cercaria or swimmer’s…
Zebra Mussels
Zebra Mussels are an invasive species of mussels that are native to Eurasia are present in other Renfrew County’s Lakes. Our lakes are absent of this nuisance thus far but urge all to be mindful of washing your boats down when traveling from lake to another lake. They can clog your intake pipe for starters.…
Swimmer’s Itch
What Is Swimmer’s Itch? Swimmer’s itch, also called cercarial dermatitis, appears as a skin rash caused by an allergic reaction to certain microscopic parasites that infect some birds and mammals. These parasites are released from infected snails into fresh and salt water (such as lakes, ponds, and oceans). While the parasite’s preferred host is the…
