Environmental Data

The Dock Primer 
Georgian Bay Building and Septic Department
Huntsville Building Department
Lake of Bays Building Department
Bracebridge Development Services
Gravenhurst Building Department
Muskoka Lakes Development Services
Fisheries Act – Chapter F-14, Section 34: Fish Habitat Protection and Pollution Prevention
Navigable Waters Protection Act – Chapter N-22, Part 1: Works Subject to Approval
Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Projects Near Water
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – Bracebridge Office 705-645-8747

Well Aware
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit – Drinking Water 
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit – Main Office – 877-721-7520
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit – Gravenhurst Office 705-684-9090
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit – Huntsville Office – 705-789-8813
District Municipality of Muskoka – Municipal Systems
Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change – London Regional Office 519-873-5000
Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change – Barrie District Office 800-890-8511
Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change – Drinking Water Information System
Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change – Source Water Protection
Conservation Ontario – Source Water Protection
Drinking Water Legislation

Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change – Spills Action Centre or 800-268-6060
Environment Canada – Environmental Emergencies Program
District Municipality of Muskoka – Emergency Services
Public Safety Canada – Emergency Management

Living By Water Project 
District Municipality of Muskoka – Shoreline Vegetative Buffers
Working Around Water Factsheet – Fish Habitat & Shoreline Stabilization
Extension Notes – Protecting Fish Habitat from Sediment 
Fisheries Act – Chapter F-14, Section 34: Fish Habitat Protection and Pollution Prevention
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – Bracebridge Office 705-645-8747

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – Licenses and Regulations 
The Baitfish Primer
Outdoors Card Renewal On-line 
Recreational Fishing Regulations Summary
Guide to Eating Ontario Sport Fish
Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters
Fisheries and Oceans Canada or 800-667-3355
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – Bracebridge Office 705-645-8747
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – Parry Sound District Office 705-746-4201

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – Bracebridge Office 705-645-8747
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – Parry Sound District Office 705-746-4201
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – Flood Warnings
Conservation Ontario – Flood: Forecasting and Warning
Water Management Legislation

Refer to your local Area Municipality:
Town of Bracebridge or 705-645- 5264
Township of Georgian Bay or 705-538-2337
Town of Gravenhurst or 705-687-3412
Township of Lake of Bays or 705-635-2272
Town of Huntsville or 705-789-1751
Township of Muskoka Lakes or 705-765-3156

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – Bracebridge Office 705-645-8747
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – Parry Sound District Office 705-746-4201
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – Forest Management
Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program (MFTIP) 
Crown Land Forestry- Westwind Forest Stewardship Network or 705-746-6832 
Extension Notes – Forestry
Ontario Woodlot Association
Eastern Ontario Model Forests
Ontario Forestry Association

Master Gardeners or call the hotline 705-767-3987
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Wild About Gardening
Muskoka Watershed Council – Healthy Lawns & Gardens Naturally
Organic Landscape Alliance
Pesticide Free Ontario
Communities in Bloom or refer to your local Area Municipality

Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change – Hazardous Waste
Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change – Hazardous Waste Information Network 
Environment Canada – Hazardous Waste 
District Municipality of Muskoka – Household Hazardous Waste or 705-645-6764

Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters – Invading Species Awareness Program
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – Invasive Species

FOCA – Lake Planning Handbook for Community Groups

Evergreen Native Plant Database

Canadian Museum of Nature – Native Plant Crossroads

Ontario Nature – Backyard Habitats

Wild About Gardening – Grow Native

The Living By Water Project – Native Plants

District Municipality of Muskoka – Water Quality Monitoring Programs 

Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change – Lake Partner Program

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – Muskoka River Water Management Plan

District Municipality of Muskoka – Muskoka Winter Road Maintenance or 705-645-6764

Town of Bracebridge – Road Maintenance or 705-645- 5264

Town of Huntsville – Roads: Snow Removal or 705-789-5684

Township of Muskoka Lakes – Public Works or 705-765-3156

Town of Gravenhurst – Public Works or 705-687-3412

Township of Georgian Bay – Roads Department or 705-538-2337 Ext. 225

Township of Lake of Bays – Public Works or 705-635-2272

Environment Canada – Road Salts 

Ministry of Transportation – Road Salt Management

Approvals and Inspection Building Permit – Refer to your local Municipal Building Department

Town of Bracebridge or 705-645- 5264

Township of Georgian Bay or 705-538-2337

Town of Gravenhurst or 705-687-3412

Township of Lake of Bays or 705-635-2272

Town of Huntsville or 705-789-1751

Township of Muskoka Lakes or 705-765-3156

Muskoka Watershed Council – Caring for Your Septic System

Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing – Guide to Operating & Maintaining Your Septic System

Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change – Septage

Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change – London Regional Office 519-873-5000

Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change – Barrie District Office 800-890-8511

Fisheries Act – Chapter F-14, Section 34: Fish Habitat Protection and Pollution Prevention

District Municipality of Muskoka – Guide to Healthy Shorelines 

District Municipality of Muskoka – Shoreline Vegetative Buffers 

Extension Notes – Preserving and Restoring Natural Shorelines 

Muskoka Watershed Council – Protect Your Waterfront Investment

Muskoka Watershed Council – Shoreline Vegetation in Muskoka 

Muskoka Watershed Council – Restore Your Shore Stewardship Guide

Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Projects Near Water 

Town of Bracebridge or 705-645- 5264

Township of Georgian Bay or 705-538-2337

Town of Gravenhurst or 705-687-3412

Township of Lake of Bays or 705-635-2272

Town of Huntsville or 705-789-1751

Township of Muskoka Lakes or 705-765-3156

District Municipality of Muskoka – Stormwater Management Strategy

Muskoka Watershed Council – Make Your Home the Solution to Stormwater Pollution

District Municipality of Muskoka – Stormwater Management for a Single Lot

Ministry of Transportation – Drainage Management

Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change – London Regional Office 519-873-5000

Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change – Barrie District Office 800-890-8511

Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change – Stormwater Management Publications

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit – Swimmer’s Itch

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit – Gravenhurst Office – 705-684-9090

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit – Huntsville Office – 705-789-7245

HealthConnection – Contact online or call 721-7520 or 877-721-7520

Manitoba Water Stewardship – Swimmer’s Itch Brochure

U.S Centre for Disease Control – Swimmer’s Itch

Environment Canada – Muskoka

Environment Canada – Bracebridge

Environment Canada – Huntsville

Environment Canada – Parry Sound

Environment Canada – Gravenhurst

Environment Canada – Haliburton

Environment Canada – Midland

Weather Network – Muskoka

Weather Network – Bracebridge

Weather Network – Huntsville

Weather Network – Parry Sound

Weather Network – Gravenhurst

Weather Network – Haliburton

Weather Network – Midland

Environment Canada – Water Quantity Monitoring

Canadian Coast Guard – Waterways Management

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – Water Levels and Flows 

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – Muskoka River Water Management Plan

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – Bracebridge Office 705-645-8747

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – Parry Sound District Office 705-746-4201

Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change – Permits to Take Water

Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change – London Surface Water Section 800-265-7672

Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change – Barrie District Office 800-890-8511

District Municipality of Muskoka – Source Water Protection Planning 

Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change – Source Water Protection

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – Watershed Management and Planning 

Refer to your local Area Municipality

Town of Bracebridge or 705-645- 5264

Township of Georgian Bay or 705-538-2337

Town of Gravenhurst or 705-687-3412

Township of Lake of Bays or 705-635-2272

Town of Huntsville or 705-789-1751

Township of Muskoka Lakes or 705-765-3156

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit – Drinking Water 

Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change – Wells

Ontario Water Resources Act – Wells

Canadian Morgage and Housing Corporation – Buying a House with a Well and Septic System

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – Wetlands 

Muskoka Watershed Council – Caring for Wetlands on Your Property

District Municipality of Muskoka – Natural Heritage Strategy

Environment Canada – Wetlands of Ontario

Refer to your local Area Municipality

Town of Bracebridge or 705-645- 5264

Township of Georgian Bay or 705-538-2337

Town of Gravenhurst or 705-687-3412

Township of Lake of Bays or 705-635-2272

Town of Huntsville or 705-789-1751

Township of Muskoka Lakes or 705-765-3156

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – Bracebridge Office 705-645-8747

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – Parry Sound District Office 705-746-4201

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – Fish & Wildlife 

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – Bracebridge Office 705-645-8747

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – Parry Sound District Office 705-746-4201

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – What You Should Do if You Find a Sick, Injured, or Orphaned Wild Animal

Ontario SPCA – How to Help Injured, Sick or Orphaned Wildlife

Ontario SPCA Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre or 705-534-4350

Wing and a Prayer 705-385-1488