The Muskoka Watershed Council has developed a Best Practices Program aimed at the general public and local businesses to provide hands-on advice on how to live, work and develop properties in our watershed while protecting the natural values we all love and enjoy.

This program is being developed in partnership with local business owners to ensure that it is practical. A major part of this initiative is the production of a series of Best Practices brochures. Other components of the program include:

• Newspaper articles in local papers
• Public Service Announcements on local radio stations
• Displays at community events
• Workshops and information sessions
• Presentations to community groups
• Web page for additional information

Best Practices Topics

• Septic Systems
• Natural Shorelines
• Healthy Lawns and Gardens
• Caring for Wetlands
• Low Impact Development
• Stormwater Management
• Caring for your Woodlot

Support

MWC would like to acknowledge the generous support provided by the following municipalities and organizations for the Best Practices Program: