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Invasive Phragmites can take over your waterfront
The scientists at Agriculture and Agrifood Canada recognized this grass as Canada’s worst invasive plant

Trudy Counter
Feb 8, 20222 min read
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Tree program is back for 2022!
The Upper Rideau Lake Association (URLA) is pleased to announce the continuation of the tree program in 2022 to support improved lake...
Tom Donnelly
Nov 24, 20211 min read
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President's November Update
Working together to keep the lake healthy Hopefully you have been enjoying this wonderful fall weather – cool evenings and mostly sunny...

John McDowell
Nov 17, 20212 min read
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Construction of Bioswale in Westport has begun
Bioswales are channels designed to concentrate and convey storm water runoff while removing debris and pollution. Bioswales can also be...

Dave Counter
Nov 17, 20211 min read
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Fall 2021: Shoal Markers Removal
Taking out the shoal markers is a URLA team effort John Fenick Dennis Duncan Dave Counter John has provided his pontoon boat for the...

Dave Counter
Nov 17, 20211 min read
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The Butternut Tree faces imminent extinction
Most trees in Ontario are infected. One third may have already died. The Butternut is a medium-sized tree (Juglans cinerea) which is also...

Trudy Counter
Nov 16, 20212 min read
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