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Flood Watch/Warning/Outlook - April 24, 2025

Flood Warning is in effect in the MNR Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District for portions of the District Municipality of Muskoka within the Severn River Watershed.

Read the Flood Warning bulletin from the MNR.

Flood Watch is in effect in the MNR Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District for portions of the District Municipality of Muskoka and County of Haliburton for the Black, Gull and Muskoka River Watersheds.

Read the Flood Watch bulletin from the MNR.

Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood...

Committee and Council Highlights - April 2025

In these Council and Committee Highlights you will find a monthly digest of featured news and updates coming out of the Council and Committee meetings.

April Council Highlights April Committee Highlights 

Council decision-making at the Township of Muskoka Lakes typically starts at the Standing Committee level. These committees review and discuss staff reports, and make recommendations for Council who ultimately make a decision or provide direction to staff.  Recommendations coming out of Standing...

Media Release - 2025 Community Grant Program Now Open

MUSKOKA LAKES, ON – The Township of Muskoka Lakes 2025 Community Grant Program is now open for applicants as part of the municipality’s continuing efforts to support the community. The Township recognizes the valued contributions being provided through the volunteer efforts of community organizations and agencies on behalf of citizens. Municipal grants demonstrate Council’s commitment to working with groups which provide these beneficial programs, services, events or projects to the community.

Flood Watch/Warning/Outlook - April 17 2025

Flood Warning is in effect in the MNR Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District for portions of the District Municipality of Muskoka within the Severn River Watershed.

Read the Flood Warning bulletin from the MNR.

Flood Watch is in effect in the MNR Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District for portions of the District Municipality of Muskoka and County of Haliburton for the Black, Gull and Muskoka River Watersheds.

Read the Flood Watch bulletin from the MNR.

Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood...

Media Release - Township to Lift Significant Weather Event Declaration

MUSKOKA LAKES, ON – The Township of Muskoka Lakes declared a Significant Weather Event on Saturday March 29 due to the freezing rain event, downed trees and powerlines, as well as power outages across the municipality.

This declaration was kept in place until today as a precautionary measure until most roads were clear. Crews continue to work on the cleanup of remaining roads.  The additional work from the storm cleanup this spring has delayed much of the annual operational work done each year. As...