Lake Superior Watershed Conservancy

A FRESWATER FUSION WITH BIG LAKE VIBES. Click on this link: https://www.superiorconservancy.org/fresh-coffee and grab some Freshwater Fusion Blend coffee to support our ongoing programs that help protect and bring awareness to our important watershed. Thank you Superior Coffee Roasting Company, Inc. for your support and delicious coffee blend!

Are Cougars making a comeback in Ontario? https://www.cbc.ca//cougar-appears-on-trail-camera-near-th

Checkout the webcams at Isle Royale National Park

Happy New Year and all the best for 2021! #HappyNewYear #winter #conservation #lswc #lakesuperior #year2021 #allthebest

WINTER WALKS We can't wait to get out in the snow with our amazing supporters. Stay tuned for more about our guided snowshoe tours being offered after January 9, 2021. Head on over to our website for more info.... Link in bio! #guidedtours #snowshoes #winterwonderland #lakesuperior #LSWC #snow #staytuned #winterwalks #winter #wintertime #tours

Lake effect magic - making islands disappear right before your eyes. Snow moving in over Lake Superior. December 28, 2020.... #lakeeffect #lakesuperior #snow #winter #weather #snowstorm #fluffywhitestuff #conservation

Do you love coffee? Do you love Lake Superior? Well, click on this link: https://www.superiorconservancy.org/fresh-coffee and grab some Freshwater Fusion Blend coffee to support our ongoing programs that help protect and bring awareness to our important watershed. Thank you Superior Coffee Roasting Company, Inc. for your support and delicious coffee blend!

"The vital role of our Conservation Authorities in watershed-based land use planning and permitting must be retained to prevent unchecked development that puts communities at risk from flooding and other climate change impacts through loss of wetlands, woodlands and farmland" Clean North Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority

Working hard setting up camp for the Peregrine Valley Tour location in Goulais River. The Peregrine Valley Tour is an immersive outdoor experience that you do not want to miss! Hit the forest trail with our knowledgeable guides as they take you on this 3.5 km loop through the gently rolling hills of Algoma Region’s winter wonderland. Passing through mixed-hardwood and coniferous forests, this tour ends around a campfire at our Snow Walker Camp with a hot beverageand a loca...lly curated baked good that will warm your soul. (Start location is 34-km distance and approximately 30-minute drive from Sault Ste Marie. Exact location to this private property will be provided upon booking. The tour runs Saturdays 1:30 to 3:30pm.) Stay tuned for more info to come.

Get Outside - Winter is Calling. That view though! #lakesuperior #winter #getoutside #sunset #goldenhour #conservation #colorful #icy #greatlakes

Have you been to Isle Royale National Park???

Water Trail Wednesday Did you know that the Lake Superior Water Trail is a part of The Great Trail? The Lake Superior Water Trail encircles the greatest expanse of freshwater on Earth. Part of this ancient water route extends 1000 km (600 miles) along the Canadian coastline of Lake Superior between Gros Cap Marina Park on Whitefish Bay and Fisherman's Park on Thunder Bay. The water trail is a significant link in The Great Trail by Trans Canada Trail, a 24 000 km (15 000 mile)... trail system from ocean to ocean to ocean. #lakesuperior #watertrail #paddle #hike #bike #thegreattrail #transcanada @thegreattrail The Great Trail

Save the Date: #GivingTuesday is December 1! We’re proud to be a part of this global celebration of giving. In this time of uncertainty, there's a fundamental truth that gives us hope - that together we can do extraordinary things. Join us on #GivingTuesday and let’s rally to maintain a healthy Lake Superior watershed for future generations to enjoy. Gifted by Nature, Protected by People. To donate please go to: https://www.superiorconservancy.org/donate

Peter, one of our great guides, surfing some waves on Lake Superior in DECEMBER!!! Wondering how cold the water is? Watch the video to find out!!!

Crash, Bang, Boom, the gales are here!

Can you name those islands??? Put your best guess in the comments below. Hint: They are located on Lake Superior, 12 km south of Terrace Bay.... Photo by Gary McGuffin

Safety First https://www.facebook.com/209913389071137/posts/3624043607658081/?substory_index=0&sfnsn=mo

If you plan to shop online using Amazon - please consider using AmazonSmile to support the Lake Superior Watershed Conservancy by starting your shopping at our unique charity link: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/27-3304262 Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service.

Come on a Winter Walk with us and checkout our Ember's Eats Snowshoe Tour. The Ember’s Eats tour is an evening experience that you are sure to remember. Hiking on sections of the Voyageur Trail, this 2.5 km loop is on the outskirts of Sault Ste Marie - located where the forest meets the city in a unique edge-habitat around the Crimson Ridge Golf Course. Our guides will interpret along the way, pointing out neat ecological stories of the surrounding forest, and leading the gr...oup to a lookout overseeing Sault Ste Marie. This tour ends with a hot drink and some tapas style cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients at Ember’s Grill and Smokehouse. (Meet at Ember’s Grill and Smokehouse, 418 Fourth Line W, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5K8. The tour runs Wed. and Thurs. evenings from 6:30 to 8:30pm.) To book your tour please go to: https://www.reservations.saulttourism.com//Tk_Select_Ticke Embers Grill & Smokehouse Crimson Ridge

Pancakes this weekend?

Here is a great winter activity to participate in and support. Get your "Citizen Scientist" hat on and go count some birds. https://www.facebook.com/events/406191080515819/permalink/406191090515818/?sfnsn=mo

Have you seen Northern Lights over Lake Superior before?

Here comes the weekend!

Goose on a Moose! https://www.facebook.com/232894981968/posts/10157452401026969/?substory_index=0&sfnsn=mo

The wind, with a leaf brush on a snowy canvas put together this majestic circle. -Art created by Nature

So many fun things to do on Lake Superior. https://fb.watch/2fSukQpeU6/

Past conservation efforts have helped make it possible for us to see these amazing predators flying high above Lake Superior today. Checkout our Gargantua Island Preserve video to catch a quick glimpse of a Peregrine Falcon in action and hear it's call. https://m.facebook.com//a.2585278875430/3629463227116119/

We are excited to announce that we are offering TWO unique snowshoeing/hiking experiences this winter season. "Winter Walks" are interpretive guided snowshoe tours designed to be an enjoyable and informative outdoor activity. Snowshoe guides will take you on a journey through one of our local destinations while sharing their knowledge about the local history, culture, and environment. After an easy to moderate snowshoe hike, enjoy a hot drink and some locally curated snacks t...o finish off this unforgettable winter experience. To book your own tour head on over to: https://www.reservations.saulttourism.com//Tk_Select_Ticke For visitors to Sault Ste Marie, head on over to the following link to book your own "Snowshoe & Stay Package": http://saulttourism.com/plan-your-/guided-snowshoe-package/ Also, you can read more on our website about each tour: https://www.superiorconservancy.org/snowshoe-tours

Dear Followers, Supporters, Donors, & Friends. THANK YOU! With every "like", "share", "view", or donation - YOU are helping us sustain a healthy Lake Superior watershed for future generations. #lakesuperior #superiorlife #watershed #conservation #supporters #thankyou #greatlakes #whatwedo

Checkout this story from one of our Board members about their connection to the Lake Superior Watershed.

So many great organizations to support on #GivingTuesday https://www.facebook.com/205922063335931/posts/750540372207428/?sfnsn=mo

#GivingTuesday is here! Today is the day to give! Lets create a wave of good! Please consider supporting the conservation efforts of the Lake Superior Watershed Conservancy on this international day of giving. https://www.superiorconservancy.org/donate

#GivingTuesday By supporting the Lake Superior Watershed Conservancy, you are making it possible to preserve significant ecological sites that play a vital role in our ecosystem. Checkout the video below highlighting our Francis Hilb Wetland Preserve. To donate please go to: https://www.superiorconservancy.org/donate https://fb.watch/25fjFgouVo/

#GivingTuesday’s messages of hope, connection, and community have never been more needed. Let’s create a of good on December 1! Share how you’re giving and let’s inspire the ." #lakesuperior #conservation #watersheds #greatlakes #donationsmatter

Consider supporting the LSWC on #GivingTuesday The LSWC is the lead steward organization of the Lake Superior Water Trail - our vision of creating a future that supports healthy wild spaces, thriving people and vibrant communities around Lake Superior is made possible through this project. As part of The Great Trail, this ancient water route extends 1000 km (600 miles) along the Canadian coastline of Lake Superior between Gros Cap Marina Park on Whitefish Bay and Fisherman'...s Park on Thunder Bay. The water trail is a significant link in The Great Trail by Trans Canada Trail, a 24 000 km (15 000 mile) trail system from ocean to ocean to ocean. The Great Trail Read more at: https://www.superiorconservancy.org/water-trail Please consider donating at: https://www.superiorconservancy.org/donatef

"Every year, on #GivingTuesday, we mobilize millions of people across the globe to show up, give back, and change their communities. The goal is to create a massive wave of generosity that lasts well beyond that day, and touches every person on the planet." Please consider donating to support the work of the Lake Superior Watershed Conservancy. https://www.superiorconservancy.org/donate

One of the incredible projects at the LSWC is our Canoes For Conservation program. Our mission is to support the vitality of the Lake Superior Watershed by linking communities through conservation, education and active participation. What better way to achieve our goals then getting people paddling and experiencing the watershed firsthand. Canoes For Conservation gets people out on the water while they learn about the local history and culture - creating a connection to t...he watershed that will last a lifetime. #conservation #GivingTuesday #nonprofit #whatwedo #lakesuperior #watershed #conservancy #water #greatlakes #donatetoday

If you are planning to donate this upcoming #givingtuesday , then please consider supporting the work of the Lake Superior Watershed Conservancy. After you do, share this photo to let your family and friends know that you are participating in #givingtuesday .

FUN FACT FRIDAY. Checkout the article below to learn a bunch of cool facts about Lake Superior. https://www.northernontario.travel//top-ten-facts-about-la

The Francis Hilb Preserve is a small preserve but it is packed with plenty to see! The area is a great spot for people who like botany and bird watching. This spot is also ideal for busy families who need a quick break from the city. A short woodland trail starts at the parking lot and ends with a boardwalk overlooking a beautiful wetland and Goulais Bay. Photo by Gary McGuffin #conservation #naturepreserve #LSWC #wetlandconservation #landtrust #ontarioflora #goulaisriver #wetlands #lakesuperior #watershed #trails #boardwalk

45 years ago today, the tragic wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald took place on Lake Superior.

How many people did you count?

Sunsets on Lake Superior are spectacular. Did you get out on the water this weekend? #LakeSuperior #lakesuperiorwatershedconservancy #sunset #spectacular #conservation #lakelife #freshwater #ontario #northernontario #views #watershed

Check out our latest newsletter: 2020 season wrap-up, Artist in Residence, meet the board, memberships, Giving Tuesday

Today we highlight Carden Cove, one of the access points along the Lake Superior Water Trail which is part of The Great Trail of Canada. Carden Cove A Painter’s Canvas Shaped by Time... Eons of glacial scouring wore away soft volcanic gabbros and levelled harder underlying bedrock creating the smooth topography of Lake Superior’s North Shore. These sensuous curves of the coastline from Pukaskwa National Park to Rossport were alluring subjects for Canada’s celebrated Group of Seven. From 1921 to 1928, Lawren Harris, in the company of one or more fellow landscape painters A.Y. Jackson, Arthur Lismer, Franklin Carmichael and A.J. Casson, made sketching trips to this area. They camped, hiked and boated around Neys Peninsula, Port Coldwell, Sturdee Cove and the Slate Islands enduring the rugged autumn weather. The paradise of secluded beaches and polished granite points are marked with evidence of Peninsula Harbour’s more recent industrial past. For decades, rafts of pulpwood dominated the view, the booms held fast by rings drilled into bedrock on either side of Carden Cove. Head on over to our website to learn more about the Lake Superior Water Trail's access locations.

Lake Superior Provincial Park 's coastal trail is a great place to hike and a great spot to view the Gargantua Islands Preserve lands. Checkout the article below to read more. https://www.northernontario.travel//gargantua-harbour-and-

Powerful and beautiful!

Gales of November right on cue! Great video capture by 906 Images

Lake Effect: The ability of a large lake to modify the local weather. Weather is the state of the atmosphere with respect to current temperature, precipitation, wind, and cloudiness. Lake Superior can modify the daily weather through a phenomenon known as lake effect. Compared to inland temperatures, shoreline temperatures can be noticeably warmer in winter and much cooler in summer. This is because water is slower to absorb and release heat than land. Habermann, R., S. Moen, and E. Stykel. 2012. Superior Facts. Minnesota Sea Grant (pub. S25), Duluth, Minn.

Awesome news!

WATER TRAIL WEDNESDAY Rip Currents, Reflecting Waves, and Offshore Winds - OH MY! Get to know Lake Superior, understand how the big water interacts with the land and keep yourself safe.

What a great video of our annual trip to the Gargantua Islands Preserve. The paddling conditions can be unpredictable in this area and you will notice that this canoe trip turned into a hiking trip once the wind and waves picked up on the Big Lake.

Sunday "to do" list: 1. Take a hike 2. Enjoy the Fall colours 3. HOT CHOCOLATE !!!... What is on your list today? #hiking #fallcolours #hotchocolate #sundays #fallvibes #LakeSuperior #getoutside #nature #trails #northernontario #Conservation

Photo contest. Submit your favourite Lake Superior photos.

Fun Fact Friday - Lake Superior is the world's largest freshwater lake by surface area and holds 10% of the world's surface fresh water. #funfactfriday #LakeSuperior #thebiglake #Conservation #watershed #conservancy #nowyouknow #freshwater #waterislife

Tiny micro plastics are a BIG problem in any lake or body of water. Follow Clean North for helpful tips and information on reducing your waste and finding alternative solutions to the "plastic problem". https://www.facebook.com/205922063335931/posts/710946446166821/?sfnsn=mo

Dear followers Please join us for our Annual General Meeting tomorrow on ZOOM @ 7:00 PM. To attend, email [email protected] with AGM 2020 as the subject heading.

Don't forget to join us tomorrow on ZOOM for our 2020 AGM.

What a great mix of culture and science. With side sonars and the Jiimaan (big canoe) this group has been able to find some interesting formations on the bottom of the Straits of Mackinac. "having everything done off the Jiimaan, it just seemed right. It became a cultural activity in addition to a scientific expedition." https://www.freep.com//straits-mackinac-ice-ag/5978992002/

Did you know that we have a YouTube channel? Head on over to checkout what we have been up to lately with our fun adventures. Click "like" on your favourite video and subscribe to our channel for more to come!... https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCABRrDgLLiX_YiXZvHZJ4qg

AGM 2020 on ZOOM! Checkout the event page for details.

Please join us October 21, 2020 @ 7 :00PM via Zoom for our Annual General Meeting. To attend, email [email protected] with the subject heading - AGM 2020

The Lake Superior Watershed Conservancy (LSWC) is a charitable non-profit organization in Canada and the United States. The LSWC is a land trust that strives to be an international model for freshwater protection. To sustain a healthy Lake Superior watershed for future generations, the LSWC facilitates the implementation of replicable projects within the watershed. The LSWC is the lead steward organization of the Lake Superior Water Trail and maintains several land trust pres...erves. Did you know that there are 20 LSWC preserve islands that make up the Gargantua Islands Preserve? Situated off the coast of Lake Superior Provincial Park, the archipelago contains high natural and cultural heritage values including arctic alpine plants. The archipelago extending from Gargantua Harbour north around Cape Gargantua consists of islands ranging in size from small rocky shoals half an acre in size to ones as large as 54 acres with sheer cliffs. Checkout this video to learn more about LSWC's Gargantua Islands Preserve.

Come join Executive Director Joanie McGuffin while she has a ton of fun practicing being safe on the Lake Superior Water Trail. Being able to self rescue in a canoe or kayak means getting out there, getting into the water, and having fun. Stay tuned until the end to see "how we roll" at the Lake Superior Watershed Conservancy. The Lake Superior Water Trail encircles the greatest expanse of freshwater on Earth. Part of this ancient water route extends 1000 km (600 miles) along... the Canadian coastline of Lake Superior between Gros Cap Marina Park on Whitefish Bay and Fisherman's Park on Thunder Bay. The water trail is a significant link in the Great Trail by Trans Canada Trail, a 24 000 km (15 000 mile) trail system from ocean to ocean to ocean. A number of the Lake Superior Water Trail access points are connected to TCT designated hiking trails such as the Voyageur Trail, Casque Isles Trail, Nipigon River Recreation Trail and the Coastal trails in Lake Superior Provincial Park and Pukaskwa National Park. For thousands of years, people have been traversing these waters engaged in everything from local fishing and travel to continental trade and exploration. The lake’s colour varies from Caribbean turquoise to deep-ocean blue. Terraced cobble beaches, brooding headlands, sweeping sand beaches and steep cliffs are all part of the Superior experience. The bond that today’s recreational paddlers have with all those that have come before is that this vast lake requires humble respect. Cold waters and wind fetch across this great expanse creates conditions demanding adequate skills and proper outfitting.

"From a humble hike to an epic adventure" , Sign up to register your hike as part of this GREAT adventure!!!! ... Maybe next year it will be an adventure on the water.

Executive Director Joanie McGuffin and one of the LSWC Guides discuss preparing for the weather when travelling the Lake Superior Water Trail and share some tips and resources to help keep you safe. The Lake Superior Water Trail encircles the greatest expanse of freshwater on Earth. Part of this ancient water route extends 1000 km (600 miles) along the Canadian coastline of Lake Superior between Gros Cap Marina Park on Whitefish Bay and Fisherman's Park on Thunder Bay. The wa...ter trail is a significant link in the Great Trail by Trans Canada Trail, a 24 000 km (15 000 mile) trail system from ocean to ocean to ocean. A number of the Lake Superior Water Trail access points are connected to TCT designated hiking trails such as the Voyageur Trail, Casque Isles Trail, Nipigon River Recreation Trail and the Coastal trails in Lake Superior Provincial Park and Pukaskwa National Park. For thousands of years, people have been traversing these waters engaged in everything from local fishing and travel to continental trade and exploration. The lake’s colour varies from Caribbean turquoise to deep-ocean blue. Terraced cobble beaches, brooding headlands, sweeping sand beaches and steep cliffs are all part of the Superior experience. The bond that today’s recreational paddlers have with all those that have come before is that this vast lake requires humble respect. Cold waters and wind fetch across this great expanse creates conditions demanding adequate skills and proper outfitting.

Executive Director Joanie McGuffin chats about some much needed safety information when travelling on the Lake Superior Water Trail and highlights the important safety signage that can be found along the water trail and access points. The Lake Superior Water Trail encircles the greatest expanse of freshwater on Earth. Part of this ancient water route extends 1000 km (600 miles) along the Canadian coastline of Lake Superior between Gros Cap Marina Park on Whitefish Bay and Fis...herman's Park on Thunder Bay. The water trail is a significant link in the Great Trail by Trans Canada Trail, a 24 000 km (15 000 mile) trail system from ocean to ocean to ocean. A number of the Lake Superior Water Trail access points are connected to TCT designated hiking trails such as the Voyageur Trail, Casque Isles Trail, Nipigon River Recreation Trail and the Coastal trails in Lake Superior Provincial Park and Pukaskwa National Park. For thousands of years, people have been traversing these waters engaged in everything from local fishing and travel to continental trade and exploration. The lake’s colour varies from Caribbean turquoise to deep-ocean blue. Terraced cobble beaches, brooding headlands, sweeping sand beaches and steep cliffs are all part of the Superior experience. The bond that today’s recreational paddlers have with all those that have come before is that this vast lake requires humble respect. Cold waters and wind fetch across this great expanse creates conditions demanding adequate skills and proper outfitting.