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Lake Michigan-Huron is now 6 inches higher than it was at this time last year. From a month ago, the water levels on Lakes Superior, Michigan-Huron, St. Clair, Erie & Ontario are up 8, 11, 5, 9 & 13 inches, respectively. Lake Superior, Michigan-Huron & Ontario levels are up 4, 6, & 16 inches, respectively, from last year. Lakes St. Clair & Erie levels are lower by 2 & 3 inches than they were at this time last year. Lakes Superior, Michigan-Huron, St. Clair, Erie & Ontario are o, 0, 2, 2 & 12 inches above their long-term May averages. All the lakes remain well below their May record highs. In a month, Lakes Superior, Michigan-Huron, St. Clair, Erie & Ontario levels are expected to rise by 4, 3, 3, 2 & 0 inches, respectively. Lake Superior’s outflow through the St. Marys River is projected to be slightly below average in May. Lake Michigan-Huron’s outflow through the St. Clair River, Lake St. Clair’s outflow through the Detroit River, Lake Erie’s outflow through the Niagara River, and Lake Ontario’s outflow through the St. Lawrence River are projected to be above average in May. This report below shows the most recent month of precipitation and outflows published by Level News: With regard to the forecast graph below and the more recently updated first graph in this report, the USACE is predicting that the most likely outcome is that the Lake Michigan-Huron level will rise from March through July. Monthly mean water levels for the previous year and the current year-to-date are shown as a solid line on the hydrographs. A projection for the next six months is given as a dashed line. This projection is based on the present condition of the lake basin and anticipated future weather. The shaded area shows a range of possible levels over the next six months, dependent upon weather variations. Current and projected levels (solid and dashed lines) can be compared with the 1918-2021 average levels (dotted line) and extreme levels (shown as bars with their year of occurrence). The legend below further identifies the information on the hydrographs.
Lake Michigan-Huron is now 7 inches hgher than it was at this time last year. From a month ago, the water levels on Lakes Superior, Michigan-Huron, St. Clair, Erie & Ontario are up 7, 14, 11, 9 & 15 inches, respectively. Lakes Superior, Michigan-Huron, St. Clair & Ontario levels are up 4, 7, 2 & 17 inches, respectively, from last year. Lake Erie levels are the same as they were at this time last year. Lakes Michigan-Huron, St. Clair, Erie & Ontario are 0, 2, 1 & 10 inches above their long-term May averages. Lake Superior is 1 inch below its long-term May averages. All the lakes remain well below their May record highs. In a month, Lakes Superior, Michigan-Huron, St. Clair, Erie & Ontario levels are expected to rise by 4, 3, 2, 2 & 4 inches, respectively. Lake Superior’s outflow through the St. Marys River is projected to be slightly below average in May. Lake Michigan-Huron’s outflow through the St. Clair River, Lake St. Clair’s outflow through the Detroit River, Lake Erie’s outflow through the Niagara River, and Lake Ontario’s outflow through the St. Lawrence River are projected to be above average in May. This report below shows the most recent month of precipitation and outflows published by Level News: With regard to the forecast graph below, and the more recently updated first graph in this report, the USACE is predicting that the most likely outcome is that the Lake Michigan-Huron level will rise from March through July. Monthly mean water levels for the previous year and the current year to date are shown as a solid line on the hydrographs. A projection for the next six months is given as a dashed line. This projection is based on the present condition of the lake basin and anticipated future weather. The shaded area shows a range of possible levels over the next six months dependent upon weather variations. Current and projected levels (solid and dashed lines) can be compared with the 1918-2021 average levels (dotted line) and extreme levels (shown as bars with their year of occurrence). The legend below further identifies the information on the hydrographs.
The Council Highlights from the April 28th Committee of the Whole Meeting are now available
Please be advised that summer waste site hours will be in effect starting May 1, 2026 through Thanksgiving Day. Carling Waste Site Sunday: OPEN 10:00am - 6:00pm Monday: OPEN 8:00am - 4:00pm Tuesday: CLOSED Wednesday: CLOSED Thursday: OPEN 8:00am - 4:00pm Friday: OPEN 8:00am - 4:00pm Saturday: OPEN 8:00am - 4:00pm Killbear Waste Site Sunday: 10:00am - 6:00pm Monday: 8:00am - 4:00pm Tuesday: 8:00am - 4:00pm Wednesday: CLOSED Thursday: CLOSED Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm Saturday: 8:00am - 4:00pm A few reminders for residents: • Municipal permit cards must be shown upon entry • Fees apply at the Killbear Waste Site for certain materials • Shingles require prepaid vouchers, available at the Township Office
Here Comes Summer and we’re celebrating together! Join us for the Carling Community Dinner on Friday, May 29, 2026, at the Carling Community Center. 5:00 PM – Social 6:00 PM – Dinner Menu Options: • Roast Beef Dinner • Vegetarian Penne Pasta $40 per person Cash bar available Get your tickets early. Once they’re gone, they’re gone! Tickets can be purchased at the Carling Township Office during regular business hours. Please note that payment is cash only. Come out for a great evening of food, connection, and community spirit ❤️ Proceeds from the event will help support new ice rink bleachers.
Lake Michigan-Huron is now 6 inches hgher than it was at this time last year. From a month ago, the water levels on Lakes Superior, Michigan-Huron, St. Clair, Erie & Ontario are up 4, 12, 12, 11 & 17 inches, respectively. Lakes Superior, Michigan-Huron, St. Clair & Ontario levels are up 3, 6, 3 & 15 inches, respectively, from last year. Lake Erie levels are lower by 2 inches than they were at this time last year. Lakes Michigan-Huron, St. Clair, Erie & Ontario are 2, 5, 2 & 13 inches above their long-term April averages. Lake Superior is 1 inch below its long-term April averages. All the lakes remain well below their April record highs. In a month, Lakes Superior, Michigan-Huron, St. Clair, Erie & Ontario levels are expected to rise by 4, 3, 1, 3 & 3 inches, respectively. Lake Superior’s outflow through the St. Marys River is projected to be below average in April. Lake Michigan-Huron’s outflow through the St. Clair River, Lake St. Clair’s outflow through the Detroit River, Lake Erie’s outflow through the Niagara River, and Lake Ontario’s outflow through the St. Lawrence River are projected to be slightly above average in April. This report below shows the most recent month of precipitation and outflows published by Level News: With regard to the forecast graph below, and the more recently updated first graph in this report, the USACE is predicting that the most likely outcome is that the Lake Michigan-Huron level will rise from March through July. Monthly mean water levels for the previous year and the current year to date are shown as a solid line on the hydrographs. A projection for the next six months is given as a dashed line. This projection is based on the present condition of the lake basin and anticipated future weather. The shaded area shows a range of possible levels over the next six months dependent upon weather variations. Current and projected levels (solid and dashed lines) can be compared with the 1918-2021 average levels (dotted line) and extreme levels (shown as bars with their year of occurrence). The legend below further identifies the information on the hydrographs.
On Tuesday, April 28 at 7:00 PM, GBA invites you to go beneath the surface for a comprehensive look at the shifting ecology of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay.
Join us for an exclusive 90-minute webinar with Arunas Liskauskas — renowned biologist featured in the documentary All Too Clear — for an in-depth look at the fish populations of Georgian Bay. From walleye and trout to pike, salmon, and channel catfish, Arunas will walk us through the latest data on each species and explore what’s driving population changes across the Bay.
Meet the Expert: Arunas Liskauskas
Arunas’s life and career have been defined by the waters he protects. He spent his youth learning to fish the waters of Severn Sound near Waubaushene, a passion that led him to pursue an Hon. BSc. in Fisheries Science and an MSc. in Fish Genetics at the University of Guelph.
He eventually returned to his “home waters” of Georgian Bay and Lake Huron, serving for over 35 years as a Management Biologist with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR). Having just retired this past March, Arunas is starting a new chapter of discovery—one that continues his lifelong mission to understand and protect the “everything fishy” in our Great Lakes.
In his presentation, “The Changing Ecology and Fish Communities of Lake Huron Including Georgian Bay,” Arunas will share decades of insights and data on:
Key Invasives – a look at the invasive species currently re-engineering the Bay’s ecology
Prey Fish – an update on the foundation of the food web—the small species that sustain the Bay’s top predators
Deep Water Fish – the latest trends and population data for Lake Trout, whitefish, and salmon
Near Shore Fish – insights into the species most familiar to coastal residents, including walleye, pike, muskie, and bass
Whether you are an avid angler, a shoreline resident, or a passionate conservationist, this is a rare opportunity to hear directly from a biologist who has spent 35 years monitoring our shoals and channels.
Register for the Webinar
Title: Beneath the Surface: An Expert’s Guide to Our Fish Populations
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET
Platform: Zoom Webinar
Register for the webinar here.
Originally published by InsideHalton.com, this article highlights the growing threat of invasive phragmites across Ontario—an issue that is increasingly visible along Georgian Bay’s shoreline. For our communities, this isn’t abstract: it’s a direct challenge to coastal ecosystems, water access, and the natural landscapes we’re working to protect. How Ontario is fighting back against Canada’s ‘worst’ invasive plant By Mike Pearson, Insidehaltoncom Tuesday, April 21, 2026 There are more than 60 projects running in Ontario to stop invasive phragmites, Canada’s “worst” invasive plant. Learn how to identify, report and stop the spread. Phragmites, also known as common reed or elephant grass, has been touted as Canada’s worst invasive plant since 2005. You’ve probably seen it along the roadside or near wetlands, growing up to five metres in a thick, dense stand. Invasive phragmites has the ability to crowd out native vegetation, block sightlines and alter wildlife habitat. Canada’s worst invasive plant In 2005, Agriculture and Agrifood Canada identified invasive phragmites as Canada’s “worst” invasive plant species. Also called European common reed, invasive phragmites was first introduced along the eastern seaboard in the late 1700s or early 1800s. The plant can be found across Ontario, with sightings as far north as Georgian Bay and Lake Superior. Why not all phragmites species are invasive Not all phragmites species are invasive. Native phragmites, also known as Phragmites Americanus, grows in lower densities along with other plants, and is considered crucial for healthy wetlands, according to the Ontario Phragmites Action program. The Invasive Species Centre estimates it costs about $1,100 to manage one linear kilometre of invasive phragmites in roadside ditches. Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources notes invasive phragmites outcompetes native species for water and nutrients. It has tan coloured stems with blue-green leaves and dense seed heads. It spreads quickly through wind-dispersed seeds, or root material found on contaminated equipment or soil. Invasive Phragmites Control Fund After decades of concern, the Invasive Phragmites Control Fund is making a difference in the fight against this troublesome plant. With support from Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources, the fund supports local on-the-ground action against invasive phragmites. Funding ranges from $2,500 to $25,000, with exceptional projects involving multiple agencies funded up to $50,000. The Ontario Phragmites Action program (OPA) is a co-ordinated effort to combat invasive phragmites in communities across Ontario. “Thanks to an investment by Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources to develop the Ontario Phragmites Action (OPA) program, the Nature Conservancy of Canada and the Invasive Species Centre are leading Ontario’s largest habitat restoration program and tackling one of Canada’s worst invasive species,” OPA said in an April project update. Dozens of projects underway across Ontario More than 60 invasive phragmites control projects are running in communities across Ontario this year. In Mississauga, a project is underway to treat invasive phragmites at targeted sites to enhance biodiversity and resilience of the natural heritage system. A control project in Durham Region aims to collaboratively develop a joint comprehensive management plan for invasive phragmites through mapping, verification, and prioritization with stakeholders. A First Nations control project in Essex County aims to empower Indigenous communities to restore balance by controlling invasive phragmites and protecting relationships between people, water and wildlife. The Town of Ajax is managing invasive phragmites at a priority management location adjacent to the Carruthers Marsh, a Great Lakes coastal wetland. In Brighton, Friends of Presqu’ile Provincial Park have raised funds to maintain trails and boardwalks, provide educational outreach programs and to assist in combatting invasive species, including phragmites. Friends of Presqu’ile are overseeing efforts to perform herbicide treatment of phragmites and will cut and dispose of the invasive plants. How to report sightings Learn how to recognize invasive phragmites by visiting the Ontario Phragmites Action program website. Report sightings of invasive phragmites through the EDDMapS or iNaturalist websites and mobile device applications. Your report should include an accurate location of the sighting, complete with photos. Stop the spread of invasive phragmites The Ontario Phragmites Action program reminds outdoor enthusiasts to brush off hiking boots and clean all recreational equipment — like bikes, all-terrain vehicles, boats and other watercraft — to help avoid spreading invasive phragmites. Last summer, the organization launched a billboard campaign called “Dude, Where’s My Dock?” to focus attention on the invasive plant for anyone headed to cottage country. Visit ontariophragmitesaction.ca to find the project closest to you.
Lake Michigan-Huron is now 4 inches hgher than it was at this time last year. From a month ago, the water levels on Lakes Superior, Michigan-Huron, St. Clair, Erie & Ontario are up 2, 10, 11, 8 & 15 inches, respectively. Lakes Superior, Michigan-Huron & Ontario levels are up 4, 4 & 11 inches, respectively, from last year. Lake St. Clair levels remain the same as this time last year, while Lake Erie levels are lower by 6 inches than they were at this time last year. Lakes Superior, Michigan-Huron & Erie are 2, 2 & 2 inches below their long-term April averages. Lakes St. Clair & Ontario are 2 & 8 inches above their long-term April averages. All the lakes remain well below their April record highs. In a month, Lakes Superior, Michigan-Huron, St. Clair, Erie & Ontario levels are expected to rise by 4, 3, 2, 4 & 5 inches, respectively. Lake Superior’s outflow through the St. Marys River is projected to be below average in April. Lake Michigan-Huron’s outflow through the St. Clair River, Lake St. Clair’s outflow through the Detroit River, Lake Erie’s outflow through the Niagara River, and Lake Ontario’s outflow through the St. Lawrence River are projected to be slightly above average in April. This report below shows the most recent month of precipitation and outflows published by Level News: With regard to the forecast graph below, and the more recently updated first graph in this report, the USACE is predicting that the most likely outcome is that the Lake Michigan-Huron level will rise from March through July. Monthly mean water levels for the previous year and the current year to date are shown as a solid line on the hydrographs. A projection for the next six months is given as a dashed line. This projection is based on the present condition of the lake basin and anticipated future weather. The shaded area shows a range of possible levels over the next six months dependent upon weather variations. Current and projected levels (solid and dashed lines) can be compared with the 1918-2021 average levels (dotted line) and extreme levels (shown as bars with their year of occurrence). The legend below further identifies the information on the hydrographs.
