Hi there,

It's summer, time is flying by and we are enjoying this lovely weather and hope you are too! We also hope you enjoy this month's buzzworthy news and exciting events.
By now you have probably seen the invasive European Gypsy Moth (Lymantria dispar dispar) somewhere near your home. This insect goes through cycles in which the population increases for several years and then declines. This year is predicted to be an outbreak year.
Now is the time of year for midges, they seem to be everywhere! Midge is a term used to refer to many species of small flies. They don't bite, and are food for fish in the early spring! They like to hang out around water and light. You may run into them while walking through your yard or biking through the forest. The best way to avoid these little critters form hanging around is to avoid unneeded sitting water. 
Bike Month Bingo runs from May 31 – June 30. Ride, Play, WIN!
Play Bike Month Bingo for a chance to WIN one of six $50 e-gift cards or a grand prize $100 e-gift card (choose from a list of select businesses).
The South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe (SGBLS) Source Protection Region is currently seeking three economic sector members and one public sector member to serve on the SGBLS Source Protection Committee.
We've completed the second of two LID projects, bio-retention swales, with the Town of East Gwillimbury at the Nokiidaa trail entrance on Greenlane. A large bio-retention swale was constructed between the parking lot and the road to help infiltrate the water which included over 300 native shrubs. This feature will help infiltrate 454 cubic metres of water every year and will reduces phosphorus by 0.09 kg/year reduction of Phosphorus. The LID feature cost $60,000, LSRCA funded $45,000 and $15,000 from the Town.
Plants are important to the environment and provide numerous benefits to the habitats where they grow. Unfortunately, some plants can have detrimental effects to the environment and sometimes even human health. The 3 plants you should look out for this time of year are giant hogweed, wild parsnip and cow parsnip.
Do you know someone who is a Lake Simcoe Watershed Hero? Maybe their efforts are inspiring great strides in conservation education? Or their project will result in long term conservation benefits to the health of a community? Which youth have taken it upon themselves to do something profoundly impactful to preserve our environment? Each year, countless residents of all ages demonstrate their commitment to our region's natural heritage for the benefit and enjoyment of future generations. 
Scouts and Guides Donate Turtle Nesting Boxes
The Sutton Beaver Scouts and Girl Guides built 27 turtle nesting boxes and donated them to LSRCA. We are so thankful for the amazing work these young individuals have done! Our staff will ensure the boxes are put to good use protecting turtle nests around the watershed. Please send our Integrated Watershed Management Specialist, Kaitlyn Read an email if you have seen a nest in need of protection or know someone who has.
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