Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority reminds residents to be careful around waterways

As temperatures warm, residents advised to exercise caution around waterways

Yorkregion.com
March 2, 2021
Aileen Zangouei

The message is as clear as water: Be careful around waterways.

This is the message to residents from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) reminding them of the dangers that exist near bodies of water, particularly around this time of year.

Spring does mean warmer weather, but it also means there will be rain, melting snow and shifting ice which can result in higher, faster flowing water. Also, slippery and unstable stream banks and extremely cold water temperatures can lead to very hazardous and dangerous conditions close to any body of water.

As such, people are urged to keep their families and pets away from the edges of all waterways.

The LSRCA offers the following tips to keep in mind to help you stay safe this spring:

• Keep family and pets away from the edges of all bodies of water
• Avoid all recreational activities in or around water
• Where you can, move objects such as chairs or benches away from the water's edge to avoid losing them during the spring thaw

 

For more information, you can contact your local conservation authority.