Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA)

⚠️ Watershed Conditions Statement - Shoreline Hazard Warning⚠️ Water levels in Lake Simcoe are higher than average for this time of year, due to recent rainfall and snowmelt. These higher-than-average water levels are posing a significant risk of flooding along the shoreline. Flooding has been reported in some localized low-lying areas. There is a high risk of dike failures in the Keswick, Kolbar and Bradford polders. Depending on wind conditions, there may be localized effects on lake levels, leading to increased flooding. Forecasts are predicting approximately 25 mm of rain for the Lake Simcoe region on Friday. As such, the water levels in Lake Simcoe are expected to rise further in the coming days. Lake Simcoe Water Level The water levels in Lake Simcoe are above average for this time of year and are expected to increase in response to the precipitation and inflows from rivers and streams within the system. Currently the lake level is 219.26 metres, approximately 11 centimetres higher than the average annual high-water level. The following is a summary of the recent water levels on Lake Simcoe: April 16, 2025 (Current): 219.26 m April 8, 2025: 219.26 m April 7, 2025: 219.24 m April 4, 2025: 219.18 m The current wind forecast indicates northwest winds today in a range of 30 km/hr with the wind gusts up to 50 km/hr. The forecast for the next few days ranges from 20 km/hr winds with gusts of up to 50 km/hr. There is a significant risk of flooding adjacent to the lake in low-lying areas due to impacts of wind and wave action, rain, and continued flows in the system. Water Safety Please exercise extreme caution around all bodies of water. Please alert any children under your care to stay away from all watercourses and other bodies of water; and supervise their activities. Residents, especially in the historically flood-prone areas, are advised to take necessary precautions to protect themselves, their pets, and their property. This Shoreline Flood Warning be in effect through Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 12:00 pm, or until otherwise updated. This statement replaces the April 8, 2025, statement due to expire on April 22, 2025. #LSFlood

There’s still space available! We want to hear from you. No one knows the land better than the farmers that work with it, so researchers from Toronto Metropolitan University and University of Waterloo want to hear from you about the recent history of the area, experiences farming and using on-farm Best Management Practices, and other information to help guide Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority in supporting the farming community while improving water quality in the lake. Join us for a light meal and open discussion on Tuesday April 22 from 12:30-3:30pm at the E-G Sports Complex in Sharon or online April 22 from 7-9pm. Register now at bit.ly/simcoefarms or call at 905-895-1281.

First Day on the Water! We're officially kicking off our 18th season of lake monitoring! It’s always an exciting day when our team returns to the water, and this year feels extra special. Our big focus for 2025: diving deep into how the lake’s food web—from plankton all the way up to trout—has changed over the last decade. We're looking at shifts in species, abundance, and interactions to better understand the health of our freshwater ecosystem. Stay tuned for updates, behind the scenes photos, and discoveries as the season unfolds. Here’s to another year of science, stewardship, and the beauty of Lake Simcoe! #LakeScience #AquaticEcology #LakeSimcoe

⚠️ Watershed Conditions Statement - Shoreline Hazard WARNING⚠️ The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority advises that the water levels in Lake Simcoe are higher than average for this time of year, due to recent rainfall and snowmelt. These higher-than-average water levels are posing a significant risk of flooding along the Lake Simcoe shoreline. Flooding has been reported in some localized low-lying areas. There is a high risk of dike failures in the Keswick, Kolbar and Bradford polders. Depending on wind conditions, there may be localized effects on lake levels, leading to increased flooding. Given the recent rainfall and current saturated conditions within the watershed, the water levels in Lake Simcoe are expected to rise further in the coming days. Lake Simcoe Water Level The water levels in Lake Simcoe are above average for this time of year and are expected to increase in response to the precipitation and inflows from rivers and streams within the system. Currently the lake level is approximately 11 centimetres higher than the average annual high-water level. The current water-level in Lake Simcoe is 219.26 m and is expected to increase. The following is a summary of the recent water levels on Lake Simcoe: April 8, 2025 (Current): 219.26 m April 7, 2025: 219.24 m April 4, 2025: 219.18 m The current wind forecast indicates northwest winds today in a range of 40 km/hr with the wind gusts up to 60 km/hr. The forecast for the next few days ranges from 20 km/hr winds with gusts of up to 40 km/hr. There is a significant risk of flooding adjacent to the lake in low-lying areas due to impacts of wind and wave action, rain, and continued flows in the system. Water Safety Please exercise extreme caution around all bodies of water. Please alert any children under your care to stay away from all watercourses and other bodies of water; and supervise their activities. Residents, especially in the historically flood-prone areas, are advised to take necessary precautions to protect themselves, their pets, and their property. This Shoreline Flood Warning be in effect through Tuesday, April 22, 2025, or until otherwise updated. This statement replaces the April 7, 2025, statement due to expire on April 21, 2025. #LSFlood

⚠️ Watershed Conditions Statement - Shoreline Hazard Watch ⚠️ The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority advises that the water levels in Lake Simcoe are higher than average for this time of year, due to recent rainfall and snowmelt. These higher-than-average water levels are posing a risk of flooding along the Lake Simcoe shoreline. Given the recent rainfall and current saturated conditions within the watershed, the water levels in Lake Simcoe are expected to rise further in the coming days. Lake Simcoe Water Level The water levels in Lake Simcoe are above average for this time of year and are expected to increase in response to the precipitation and inflows from rivers and streams within the system. Currently the lake level is approximately 9 centimetres higher than the average annual high-water level. The current water-level in Lake Simcoe is 219.24 m and is expected to increase. The following is a summary of the recent water levels on Lake Simcoe: April 7, 2025 (Current): 219.24 April 4, 2025: 219.18 The current wind forecast indicates east winds today in a range of 40 km/hr with the wind gusts up to 70 km/hr. The forecast for the next few days ranges from 30 km/hr winds with gusts of up to 50 km/hr. There is the risk of flooding adjacent to the lake in low-lying areas due to impacts of wind and wave action, rain, and continued flows in the system. Water Safety Please exercise extreme caution around all bodies of water. Please alert any children under your care to stay away from all watercourses and other bodies of water; and supervise their activities. Residents, especially in the historically flood-prone areas, are advised to take necessary precautions to protect themselves, their pets, and their property. This Shoreline Hazard Watch will be in effect through Monday, April 21, 2025, or until otherwise updated. This statement replaces the April 4, 2025, statement due to expire on April 11, 2025. #LSFlood

⚠️ Watershed Conditions Statement - Shoreline Hazard Watch ⚠️ The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority advises that the water levels in Lake Simcoe are higher than average for this time of year, due to recent rainfall and snowmelt. These higher-than-average water levels are posing a risk of flooding along the Lake Simcoe shoreline. Given the recent rainfall and current saturated conditions within the watershed, the water levels in Lake Simcoe are expected to rise further in the coming days. Lake Simcoe Water Level The water levels in Lake Simcoe are above average for this time of year and are expected to increase in response to the precipitation and inflows from rivers and streams within the system. Currently the lake level is approximately 3 centimetres higher than the average annual high-water level. The current water-level in Lake Simcoe is 219.18 m and is expected to increase. The current wind forecast indicates east winds today in a range of 20 km/hr with the wind gusts up to 40 km/hr. The forecast for the next few days ranges from 20 km/hr winds with gusts of up to 50 km/hr. There is the risk of flooding adjacent to the lake in low-lying areas due to impacts of wind and wave action, rain, and continued flows in the system. Water Safety Please exercise extreme caution around all bodies of water. Please alert any children under your care to stay away from all watercourses and other bodies of water; and supervise their activities. Residents, especially in the historically flood-prone areas, are advised to take necessary precautions to protect themselves, their pets, and their property. This Shoreline Hazard Watch will be in effect through Friday, April 11, 2025, or until otherwise updated. #LSFlood

No one knows the land better than the farmers that work with it, so researchers from Toronto Metropolitan University and University of Waterloo want to hear from you about the recent history of the area, experiences farming and using on-farm Best Management Practices, and other information to help guide Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority in supporting the farming community while improving water quality in the lake. We hope you’ll join us for a light meal and discussion at one of three events we are offering: Wed, April 16 1-4pm, Manilla Hall, Manilla Wed, April 16 6-9pm, Edgar Community Hall, Shanty Bay Thurs, April 22 12:30-3:30pm, E-G Sports Complex, Sharon Tues, April 22 7-9pm, Online Please Register @ bit.ly/simcoefarms Or call us at 905-895-1281

⚠️ Watershed Conditions Statement - FlOOD OUTLOOK⚠️ The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority advises that areas of the watershed are forecast to receive 20 – 40mm of precipitation starting Wednesday afternoon and through Thursday. Higher amounts of rainfall may occur in localized areas as a result of thunderstorm activity. While widespread flooding is not expected, the possibility for flooding in various low-lying areas of the watershed exists due to the expected rainfall and saturated ground conditions. Watercourses will be flowing at higher-than-normal levels, causing local streams and rivers to become dangerous, especially in the vicinity of culverts and bridges. Children and pets should be warned to stay away from all watercourses and slippery banks. This Watershed Conditions Statement will be in effect through Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 5:00pm and replaces the March 28, 2025 statement due to expire on April 2, 2025 at 5:00 pm. For more information please visit https://lnkd.in/e6Dj5SCb #LSFlood

The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation, alongside valued guests, celebrated the start of construction of a new Nature Centre at Friday's groundbreaking ceremony. The groundbreaking ceremony marked the start of the construction with a goal to complete the new Nature Centre by early 2026. The Conservation Foundation continues to seek support from both private and public sectors. Contributions, whether in-kind material donations or financial support, will leave a lasting impact on the community and environment. To learn more about the project and to donate, visit www.scanloncreek.ca.

⚠️ Watershed Conditions Statement - FlOOD OUTLOOK⚠️ The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority advises that a slow-moving low-pressure system is expected to move across Lake Simcoe watershed starting late Friday through Monday. A series of precipitation events are forecast to bring a mix of snow, rain, freezing rain, and ice pellets. The forecast is currently calling for up to 60 mm of precipitation over the next four days. The temperatures will be well above seasonal values with daytime highs climbing above +10oC. While widespread flooding is not expected, the possibility for flooding in various low-lying areas of the watershed exists due to the expected rainfall and saturated ground conditions. Watercourses will be flowing at higher-than-normal levels, causing local streams and rivers to become dangerous, especially in the vicinity of culverts and bridges. Children and pets should be warned to stay away from all watercourses and slippery banks. This Watershed Conditions Statement will be in effect through Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. For more information please visit https://lnkd.in/e6Dj5SCb #LSFlood