Due to the significant concerns about the omicron COVID variant that many are feeling, we have made the unfortunate but wise decision to announce …
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!
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
… we’re ready to collect your ash.
Thank you to everyone who is saving, and continuing to save their wood ash for us. Muskoka’s forests and lakes appreciate your commitment, as do we in Friends of the Muskoka Watershed.
We look forward to seeing you on October 30th.
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.
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.
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.
Due to provincial restrictions placing Muskoka back in the grey zone, and in consultation with the District Municipality of Muskoka, we have made the decision to cancel the March 6th ash drive.
We appreciate all of the support and efforts our ash donors have been putting forth during the pandemic. Your support is the reason this vital project has been and will continue to be successful!
We are hoping the restrictions will be alleviated in time for our scheduled March 27th Ash Drive.
Please stay tuned to our social media feeds and our websites for more info.
Thank you for your understanding and your continued support.
Friends of the Muskoka Watershed – ASHMuskoka Team
