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Rescheduled February Ash Drive

Announcements, Events, News, Program Updates

We’ve rescheduled our February 2022 ash drive!

It was unfortunate that bad weather forced us to cancel our original February Ash Drive date. However, the good news is we’ve been able to reschedule for this coming weekend,

Saturday, February 26th from 9am to 1pm

at the Rosewarne Transfer Station in Bracebridge.

We won’t jinx it again by commenting on Saturday’s forecast, but PLEASE NOTE that weather conditions may require us to close early or cancel.

Check our Facebook page for the most recent updates, if any, on Saturday.

In the event that a cancellation does occur, we will move the date to March 5th.

All COVID protocols will be in practice. Please wear a mask, maintain your distance and follow instructions from our staff on site.

CANCELLED – December 18th Ash Drive

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Due to the significant concerns about the omicron COVID variant that many are feeling, we have made the unfortunate but wise decision to announce …

the cancellation of the Ash Drive on

Saturday, December 18th

We will aim, instead, for the next scheduled drive on January 22nd, 2022.

We remain hopeful that things will be back under control by then.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and continued support!

PRESS RELEASE: Aitchison uses Friends of the Muskoka Watershed and ASHMuskoka as example

Announcements, News, Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Thursday, November 25, 2021

Muskoka, ON – ASHMuskoka, a project of the Friends of the Muskoka Watershed, took centre stage in the House of Commons on the first day of the 44th Canadian Parliament.

Parry Sound-Muskoka MP Scott Aitchison addressed the House and called on all his colleagues, regardless of party affiliation, to rise above party politics and come together by reaching across the aisle and finding common ground in solving the problems that Canadians are facing.

Aitchison cited the Friends of the Muskoka Watershed and it’s ASHMuskoka project as an excellent example of everyday Canadians of all partisan stripes working together to collaboratively solve the problem of climate change.

At the last Friends of the Muskoka Watershed Ash Drive, Aitchison attended to learn more about the ASHMuskoka project. Environmental Calcium decline is damaging half of Muskoka’s 1600 lakes and a significant part of our forests.

Together with the support of prominent citizens such as Aitchison, and the thousands of advocates throughout the Muskoka Region, we can help protect our lakes, streams, rivers, and forests for future generations while we battle climate change.

See Aitchison’s speech here: https://www.facebook.com/scotttheMP/videos/409339277337489/

Visit www.ashmuskoka.ca to learn more about the ASHMuskoka Project, and visit www.fotmw.org to find out about Friends of the Muskoka Watershed.

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For more information, contact project director Tim Kearney at: tim@fotmw.org

Aaaaand ….. we’re back!

Announcements, Donating Ash, Events, Program Updates

We are happy to announce that we’re back for another ash drive!

Thank you to everyone who has continued to save their wood ash for us during this tumultuous time. Muskoka’s forests and lakes appreciate your commitment, as do we in Friends of the Muskoka Watershed.

Dress in your best Canada Day outfit – we’re giving away a prize.

As well, the first 50 ash donors will receive a package of wildflower seeds!

We look forward to seeing you all on June 26th.

We’re Back! And we are thrilled!

Announcements, Donating Ash, News

After what seems like a very, very long time, we are once again holding an ash drive.

Saturday, March 27th from 9am to 3pm
at Rosewarne Transfer Station in Bracebridge.

Please bring the ash you have been saving. We’re looking forward to seeing you there.

Oh Yeah! Ash Drive!!

We apologize for the previous cancellations and delays in collecting. We are grateful for your patience and continued support for ASHMuskoka.

Do note that COVID protocols are still in effect, including physical distancing and masks. We thank you for helping to keep each other safe.