Tag: Lake Ontario

Lake Ontario Coastal Resilience Pilot Project: Protecting Burlington’s Shoreline

November 10, 2026

From strong waves to more frequent storms, we are seeing the impacts of flooding and erosion firsthand along the Lake Ontario shoreline here in Burlington. The erosion of our beautiful and ecologically significant sand dunes will leave our shoreline increasingly vulnerable to future storms, and high intensity floods can impact the infrastructure near our shoreline … More Lake Ontario Coastal Resilience Pilot Project: Protecting Burlington’s Shoreline

A backyard pool.

Eco tips to maintain your pool, hot tub and spa this summer

July 20, 2020

With summer travel plans altered due to COVID-19, backyard staycations and pools are increasing in popularity. While backyard pools offer a refreshing and fun option creating many lifelong memories, it’s important to follow some basic environmentally-friendly actions. Good eco-friendly pool, spa and hot tub maintenance actually starts with knowing about sanitary and storm sewers. Did … More Eco tips to maintain your pool, hot tub and spa this summer

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Eco-friendly tips to maintain your pool, spa and hot tub this summer

June 25, 2019

Summer is finally here! Wasn’t it a pleasant surprise that our first official weekend of summer truly felt like summer? I’m sure those of you with backyard pools finally enjoyed a swim. While backyard pools are a lot of fun and create lifelong memories, it’s important to follow some basic environmentally-friendly actions. Good eco-friendly pool, … More Eco-friendly tips to maintain your pool, spa and hot tub this summer

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Enviro tips to maintain your pool this summer

July 23, 2018

Are you enjoying your summer staycation in your backyard pool? Summer started a little late this year, but July has brought great pool weather. While backyard pools are a lot of fun and create lifelong memories, it’s important to follow some basic environmentally-friendly actions. Before providing tips about pool maintenance, please see the next section … More Enviro tips to maintain your pool this summer