Residents and the municipality both play important roles in maintaining the canals in Lagoon City.
Bylaw 2019.86 protects the canals through regulations that:
- Limit the mooring of boats to within the months of April to October, unless authorized by the Commission upon receipt of written application.
- Encourage the natural freezing of the waterways by prohibiting the use of any equipment that would inhibit freezing of the waterways.
- Prohibit construction of any building or structure in or upon a waterway, which includes prohibiting construction upon a boat, vessel, watercraft, floating object or other floating structure.
Weed Harvesting
Due to fish spawning, no cutting may take place prior to July 1. After that time, the harvester will follow a pre-determined route through the canals to cut the weeds underneath the surface of the water. The location of the township's weed harvester will be posted every Monday. Please note that routes and locations may change without prior notification due to weed growth, weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
Typical route
Please note that routes and locations may change without prior notification due to weed growth, weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
- Cedar Lagoon
- Windward Lagoon
- Beaver Lagoon
- Canoe Lagoon
- Concord Pond
- Leeward Lagoon South
- Gondola Lagoon (East of Laguna)
- Dry Dock Marina
- Gondola Laguna (West of Laguna to Pier One)
- Turtle Lagoon
- Beach Cove
- Harbour Lagoon
- Entrance to Lagoon City from Lake Simcoe
Weeds |
Weeds are prevalent in the canals and the Commission has the following programs in place to combat the issue:
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Algae |
Once algae are present in the water, there is little that can be done to remove it. Due to the slimy consistency of the matter, algae cannot be raked or picked up by the harvester as it slides through the screens of the equipment. Please take precautions during the presence of blue-green algae and for further information, visit the related blue-green algae webpages of the Province of Ontario or the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. What are the health concerns involving Blue-Green Algae?
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Geese |
Geese are abundant in Lagoon City and there are a few things you can do to help deter geese from entering your property from the shorewall: 1. Scare tape is a reflective tape and when hung along the shorewall, the slightest breeze is enough to cause a fluttering sound and mirror-like reflections that will scare away even the bravest birds. This tape is available for purchase in 200 foot rolls at the Township office. 2. Ornamental grasses planted along the shorewall will also deter geese from entering your property. Geese are attracted to manicured lawns with tender grass. 3. Limit food sources and never feed the geese. Clean up seeds from under bird feeders. |
Shorewall Planting |
Shorewall planting offers several benefits:
Native plants also offer the additional benefit of being lower maintenance by thriving with less water and not needing pesticides or herbicides. View the article, Shorewall Planting with Native Plants, written by former LCPWC member, Skip Beattie, for more information. |
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