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Fisher

11/9/2014

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I snapped a picture of this Fisher (Martes pennanti) stealing my baseball glove! I chased this stocky weasel thinking it would drop the glove, but Fishers are so strong I never saw the glove again. Fishers are carnivorous but unlike their name) don't catch or eat fish. They may have been named by early Dutch settlers after the European Polecat known as the "Fitchet." Fishers are about the only successful predators of the Porcupine. So, does anybody have any ideas why the Fisher wanted the baseball glove?
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Contaminated Drinking Water

11/9/2014

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There is growing concern about contaminated drinking water from excreted drugs. Estrogen from the Birth Control Pill for example, is found in municipal sewage and inevitably, our watershed. These pharmaceuticals are having an impact on wildlife as reported in a CBC article by Aly Thomson called Birth Control Pill Threatens Fish Populations. The article describes an experiment that exposed Fathead Minnows to small amounts of Estrogen. The results showed sudden crashes in the minnow's population with ecosystem implications. Most disturbing was that the male fish started to produce eggs after Estrogen exposure. This article suggests that the problem of drugs in our waterways can be solved with better wastewater treatment. Currently, Huntsville is in the process of upgrading its sewage treatment plant. Depending on which process variation is adopted, our plant could have the potential to filter or prevent Estrogen and other pharmaceuticals from entering our waterways and ultimately our drinking water. The article can be found here http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/birth-control-pill-threatens-fish-populations-1.2796897 For more information on Huntsville's wastewater treatment facilities and upgrades see District of Muskoka's website http://www.muskoka.on.ca/content/water-and-sewer
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Woodlands and Wildlife Forest Festival

11/9/2014

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Bring your tree questions and stories to the Woodlands and Wildlife Forest Festival hosted by the Muskoka Conservancy and Westwind Forest Stewardship on Friday November 14, 2014. The $50 registration fee ($30 for students) covers a full day of workshops and presentations on topics such as, wildlife friendly forestry, species at risk, forest health, invasive species, and living with deer. The event will take place at the Active Living Centre, 20 Park Dr. in Huntsville. The keynote speaker is Michael Runtz, and lunch is included. Register online or by phone - jhead@muskokaconservancy.org (705)645-7393 ext.200. Don't miss it!
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    Why blog?
    Blogging is a great way to share thoughts, ideas and information from various sources to a group of people. It is a fast way to get information onto a web site.

    When to blog?
    If you have a comment, idea, complaint, suggestion or anything to say about Lake Vernon or the LVA we encourage you to submit your post to us. Really you can blog whenever you have something to contribute.

    Who can blog?
    Postings can be submitted by anyone who is a member of the LVA.

    How to blog?
    If you wish to submit a posting please use the Contact Us form. We welcome your thoughts on the lake and anything you wish to rant and rave about!

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  • Home
    • About LVA
    • News Flash
    • AGM
    • LVA Governing Documents
    • Contact Us
  • Membership
    • Join Us
    • Member Benefits
    • Propane Benefit
  • Environment
    • Top 10 Ways to Protect Our Lake
    • Lake Monitoring >
      • Lake Partner Program >
        • Invasive Species
        • Benthic Monitoring
    • How to Restore Your Shoreline
    • Love Your Lakes
    • Lake Plan
  • What's Going On
    • LVA Clean-Up
    • Webcam
    • Photo Gallery
    • LVA Newsletters
    • Lake Vernon Barbecue
    • Lake Vernon Association Golf Tournament
    • Golf Pre-Payment
    • Ruthven Marine Hours
    • What's Going On in Huntsville
    • What's Going on In Muskoka
    • The Doppler
    • The Examiner-Muskoka Region
    • Maps
  • LVEA
  • LVA Merchandise
  • Lost and Found
  • FOCA Webinar Series
  • 2022 Municipal Election