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Below are several links that will provide Environmental guidance and information:

Muskoka Wild Life Center
http://www.muskokawildlifecentre.com

Want to see how the District of Muskoka is keeping tabs on your lake (or area) click on the link below?
http://www.muskokawaterweb.ca

Invading Species Awareness Program from the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters
http://www.invadingspecies.com/indexen.cfm

The Ontario Herptofaunal Atlas. This is a citizen-science monitoring program where people report their sightings of reptiles and amphibians, one of Ontario’s most threatened species groups
http://www.ontarionature.org/protect/species/herpetofaunal_atlas.php

Ontario Turtle Tally - Another great citizen science program is Nature Watch, which includes programs on frog watch, ice watch, plant watch etc. It’s a great way to engage people in the local surroundings, and monitor the health of Wood Lake’s ecosystems.
http://www.naturewatch.ca/english

Ontario Nature Publications To Download

http://www.ontarionature.org/discover/resources/publications.php