Floating Accommodations
10 November 2022
Floating container dwellings have emerged as a blight on the waters of Central Ontario. They may be coming to other areas of
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Dock Permits & Boathouses
28 October 2022
FOCA fought for clarity for Ontario waterfront property owners on the issue of permits for small docks and boathouses. In 2015, dock
Water Management Plans
25 August 2022
FOCA has been vocal to government about the need to address Water Management Plans (WMP) and reinstate public consultation in the process.
TSW & Rideau Canal Water Management
25 August 2022
Many FOCA members are on lakes or rivers that form (or feed) the Trent Severn Waterway (TSW) and Rideau Canal. FOCA notes
Light Pollution
23 August 2022
FOCA has been writing about light pollution for decades! We continue to hear from members who are concerned about excessive light in
Protecting Biodiversity
5 August 2022
The impacts of the continued loss of biodiversity and climate change on our livelihoods and communities are already visible. For over two
Water Levels (Highs & Lows)
5 August 2022
The waterfront property community has always been self-reliant and resilient in the face of adversity. FOCA advocates personal responsibility for every waterfront
Algal Blooms
5 August 2022
Algae are small, mostly microscopic plants that live in virtually all waterbodies. There are literally thousands of species of algae that grow
Publications & Videos
1 June 2022
Access digital copies of FOCA’s newsletters, reports, brochures and video productions below. Also get up-to-date on current events by reading our monthly
Land Use & Planning
1 October 2021
Land use planning is a critical component of maintaining sustainable communities. Read onward for recent news, or jump directly to one of