Water Blogs

These blogs will address various topics surrounding water in the Land Between region, including lake and aquatic species health.

The Essential Link Between Lake Health, Calcium, Forests and Forest Floor Ecology

March 1, 2023

The amount of calcium (Ca) in our freshwater lakes is seeing a major reduction. This is due to the lack of calcium in our forest floor from acid rain and …

Wetlands are Wonderous

October 24, 2022

Written by Jaclyn Adams There are four different types of wetlands in The Land Between: bogs, fens, swamps, and marshes. Within The Land Between, 14% of the area are wetlands, …

Kennebec Wetlands Are The Best

June 13, 2022

Recent media attention has reported that a study by environmental scientists Cheng and Basu at the University of Waterloo has found that smaller wetlands are more beneficial to the landscape …

Cattail Tales

June 10, 2022

The Land Between and most of eastern Ontario has been redesigned by our road managers and by cattails. The landscape is now mapped and marked by lines of cattails following …

What’s an “Ecotone”?

August 9, 2021

The striking physical features of the Canadian Shield ecosystem, known for bare outcrops of granite rock, of small lakes and thin layer of soil contrast with the St. Lawrence Lowlands …

Lessons From the Graylings of Red Chalk Lake

May 31, 2021

At The Land Between, stories are important to us. Stories are great at sharing knowledge between generations and individuals. This particular story comes from my Grandfather who was born and …

What the Phrag?! All You Need to Know About Invasive Phragmites

January 28, 2021

Phragmites australis australis, otherwise known as European Common Reed or Invasive Phragmites, is a fast-spreading, perennial aquatic grass found growing in wetlands, shorelines and roadside ditches. This aggressive plant crushes …

Are We Losing the Loons?

January 9, 2021

What is Happening to Our Loons in Ontario? The Common Loon (Gavia immer) is Ontario’s provincial bird and a well-known character in cottage country – its mournful wails and …

Clogging the Lakes: Eurasian Watermilfoil

November 27, 2020

Understanding Eurasian Watermilfoil: What is it, How Did it Get Here, What are its Impacts, and What Can We Do to Prevent its Spread? What is Eurasian Watermilfoil? Eurasian Watermilfoil …

Busy Beavers, Our Essential Ecosystem Engineers

November 3, 2020

Beavers are easily one of the most fascinating and unique creatures in our landscape with their impressive paddle-like tails, lush shiny fur, self-sharpening teeth, and ear and nose valves that …

Busy Beavers, Our Essential Ecosystem Engineers

Nov 3, 2020

Beavers are easily one of the most fascinating and unique creatures in our landscape with their impressive paddle-like tails, lush shiny fur, self-sharpening teeth, and ear and nose valves that …

Be Fish Friendly: Tips and Tricks for Responsible Recreational Fishing

Jul 14, 2020

For many of us, casting a line out on a calm lake sounds like the perfect way to spend a late summer’s evening. Avid anglers are no strangers to waking …

Zooplankton – Small but Mighty!

Aug 13, 2019

Did you know that when you go swimming in a lake or ocean, you are swimming with billions upon billions of microscopic creatures called plankton! Zooplankton are microscopic animals that …

Recreational Boating and the Environment: Tips and Tricks for Environmentally Conscious Boating

Jul 16, 2019

A day out on the boat is a good way to unwind and relax, but did you know recreational boating may have a significant impact on the marine environment around …

Where is the American Eel?

Feb 25, 2017

Once the most abundant fish in these waters; a manna that allowed Champlain and then European settlers to overwinter and survive the harsh and new climate that they encountered in …