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LDD Moth Challenge

Lanark County issues challenge to help reduce LDD moth defoliation

Lanark County – are you up for an egg mass scraping challenge? There are prizes!

Over the last couple of years, local forests have experienced defoliation due to a high infestation of LDD moths (formerly known as the European Gypsy moth and now known by its Latin name: Lymantria dispar dispar or LDD.)

This year, Lanark County is issuing a challenge in an attempt to help reduce next year’s defoliation by removing as many egg masses...

Rideau Valley Conservation Authority Watershed Conditions Statement

Low Water Status Returned to “Normal” in Rideau Valley Watershed

October 6, 2021

Watershed conditions in the Rideau Valley Watershed have returned to “Normal’ under the Ontario Low Water Response Program.

With above average rainfall amounts across the watershed over the last month, stream flows and water levels have recovered from the previous low water status and are now above average for this time of year.

Parks Canada continues to closely monitor the water levels throughout the Rideau Canal system...

Ontario Taking Action to Immediately Increase Staffing in LTC

Leading to More Direct Care for Residents

Funding to help homes hire and retain the staff they need to increase daily direct care

October 06, 2021
Ministry of Long-Term Care

 

TORONTO — The Ontario government will provide up to $270 million this year to long-term care homes to increase staffing levels by 4,050 new long-term care staff across the province, leading to more direct care for residents. This is part of the province’s $4.9 billion commitment to hire more than 27,000...

"Fall in love" with Lanark County trails this fall

Lanark County Warden Christa Lowry (Mississippi Mills Mayor) is encouraging everyone to “fall in love” with Lanark County Trails as the annual showcase of fall colours begins.

“We have a wide range of trails throughout the county that offer something for a variety ability levels and interests,” Lowry says. “It is an excellent way to explore the beauty of our county and the natural and cultural history found in our local municipalities.”

The county operates five trails, three of which are hiking trails...