Our top priorites

  1. Septic Systems   Watch FOCA Video

  2. Preserving the Natural Shoreline

  3. FOCA Lake Partner Program: Water Sampling

  4. Aquatic Invasive Species, Boat Washing

  5. Ontario's Invading Species Awareness Program

  6. Invasive Phragmites, Wetland Preservation. How to Identify

  7. Don't feed the wildlife!

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Helpful Resources

  1. Lake St. Peter Ice Watch Data - 2021

  2. Inland Ontario Lakes - Lake Trout Management

  3. The Lake Protection Workbook

  4. Bancroft Area Stewardship Council

  5. What is a watershed? Why it's important

  6. Fire Safety Tips: Bonfires & Burning - Watch Videos!

  7. Citizen Science: How you can participate Youtube

  8. Hastings Highlands Fireworks Noise Bylaw

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Gypsy Moths

Gypsy moth embryos must go into diapause (arrested development) under the cold temperatures of winter before they can hatch in the spring. ... A temperature of -25°C can kill 20% of embryos if it lasts for 1 day and up to 95% if it lasts for 5 days.

Moth Tracker
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Shoreline Tips

Your shoreline property is a special place. As part of a larger ecosystem it's always important to consider the health of your natural shoreline and preserve the relationship with native plants and species that call it home.

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