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09/05/2026

Ontario is investing nearly $1.2 million to help enhance wetlands and reduce flood risks in the Heart Lake Wetlands Complex and Spring Creek in Brampton.

This project will enhance natural habitats, improve stormwater management, remove invasive species and strengthen the community's resilience to extreme weather.

Together, we're protecting local ecosystems and building a safer, more sustainable future.

Learn more here: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1007848/ontario-investing-nearly-12-million-to-restore-wetlands-in-brampton-and-protect-against-floods

09/04/2026

Did you know that Ontario’s Lake Partner Program is the largest volunteer-based lake monitoring program in Canada?

Through this program, hundreds of volunteers collect water samples and track water clarity to help scientists monitor and protect the health of our lakes.

Watch to learn more about how citizen science is making a difference for freshwater conservation 🌊

that the hot August temperatures make it a peak time for blue-green algal blooms in Ontario? If you spot water that lo...
08/31/2026

that the hot August temperatures make it a peak time for blue-green algal blooms in Ontario?

If you spot water that looks like pea soup or spilled paint, don’t swim in it or drink it, and keep pets away.

Learn how to recognize a bloom and what to do if you find one: https://www.ontario.ca/page/blue-green-algae

Nipigon Bay is healthy once again and has officially been removed from the list of historically polluted areas in the Gr...
08/28/2026

Nipigon Bay is healthy once again and has officially been removed from the list of historically polluted areas in the Great Lakes!

Thanks to dedicated cleanup efforts by the Governments of Ontario and Canada and our many local partners, Nipigon Bay's water quality has improved, habitats have been restored and fish populations are growing, greatly improving the health of this ecosystem on the north shore of Lake Superior 🐟🏞️

Learn more about this milestone achievement here: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1007950/ontario-and-canada-celebrate-successful-restoration-of-nipigon-bay

08/25/2026

Air quality can change quickly, especially during a wildfire.

Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) provides real-time information to help residents understand local air quality conditions and make informed decisions to protect their health during periods of wildfire smoke and other air pollution events.

Supported by a network of 38 air quality monitoring stations across the province, Ontario’s air monitoring system tracks changing conditions and provides timely information to help keep communities informed.

Learn more and sign up for alerts: https://www.airqualityontario.com/

We have modernized environmental assessments for municipalities – helping them deliver critical infrastructure projects ...
08/19/2026

We have modernized environmental assessments for municipalities – helping them deliver critical infrastructure projects faster to support housing in growing communities.

The new Municipal Project Assessment Process will streamline the environmental assessment process for municipal infrastructure and reduce duplication, while maintaining strong environmental safeguards. A new archaeological assessment process, including engagement with Indigenous communities, has also been created to identify and assess impacts to archaeological resources for certain projects.

Learn more: https://www.ontario.ca/page/modernizing-ontarios-environmental-assessment-program

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