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Episode 173: Are Gobies Reshaping Lake Simcoe?

Episode 173: Are Gobies Reshaping Lake Simcoe?

Update: 2025-05-29
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In this episode, we’re joined by Rob Baldwin, Chief Administrative Officer of the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of one of Ontario’s most important freshwater systems.

From invasive gobies turning into unexpected bass builders, to the potential return of smelt and the always-fragile status of Lake Simcoe whitefish, Rob breaks down the complex forces shaping the lake today. We also cover critical issues like flooding prevention, farm runoff, deep-water weed growth, quagga mussels, and the growing battle over public access. Plus: how citizen science is becoming a game-changer in local conservation.

Whether you fish it, live on it, or just care about Canada’s lakes—this is one episode you don’t want to miss.

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Episode 173: Are Gobies Reshaping Lake Simcoe?

Episode 173: Are Gobies Reshaping Lake Simcoe?

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