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Spring is here and the flowers are blooming. This month in Georgina, look forward to recycling some old electronics, clearing the clutter, getting rid of extra garbage and taking mom for a swim. Visit georgina.ca/events for more information on these and other Georgina events and activities.

The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority advises that the water levels in Lake Simcoe continue to be higher than average for this time of year. These higher than average water levels are posing a risk of flooding along the Lake Simcoe shoreline.  

Lake Simcoe water level

The water level in Lake Simcoe appears to have peaked and the lake level appears to have stabilized at 219.18 metres (measured on April 26, 2024).  Currently, the lake level is approximately 9 centimetres higher than average for this time of year.

Thirteen Georgina events will receive support through the Economic, Culture and Community Betterment Grant in 2024. The Internal Grant Review Team met in March to review the grant applications that are aimed at fostering community development, and enhancing the festivals and events in Georgina.

The Town of Georgina has received the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its 2024 Budget. The Distinguished Budget Presentation Awards Program recognizes municipalities that prepare their budget documents at the highest quality reflecting both the guidelines established by the National Advisory Council on State and Local Budgeting and the GFOA's best practices. 

The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority advises that the water levels in Lake Simcoe continue to be higher than average for this time of year. These higher than average water levels are posing a risk of flooding along the Lake Simcoe shoreline.  

Lake Simcoe Water Level

The water level in Lake Simcoe appears to have peaked and the lake level appears to have stabilized at 219.20 metres (measured on April 22, 2024).  Currently, the lake level is approximately 12 centimetres higher than average for this time of year.

The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority advises that the water levels in Lake Simcoe continue to be higher than average for this time of year. These higher than average water levels are posing a risk of flooding along the Lake Simcoe shoreline.  

The above average water levels in Lake Simcoe are expected to remain high in response to the precipitation and inflows from rivers and streams within the system. 

The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority advises that water levels in Lake Simcoe are higher than average for this time of year. The forecast rainfall, combined with recent rainfall and higher than average water levels, are posing a risk of flooding along the Lake Simcoe shoreline. 

Here are some reminders on staying flood safe:

The Town of Georgina is celebrating Earth Day by giving away trees at the ROC Chalet roundabout on Saturday, April 20, 2024. The 2,000 two-gallon pots of trees, with an estimated value of $62,000, were generously donated to the Town by Canadian Trees for Life.

The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority advises that 45 mm of rainfall is forecast over the next few days. 

The water levels in Lake Simcoe are higher than average for this time of year.

This forecast rainfall combined with recent rainfall and higher than average water levels are posing a risk of flooding along the Lake Simcoe shoreline.  

Lake Simcoe water level

The Town is issuing a new printed newsletter – Georgina Matters. Check your mailbox – the newsletter will be mailed directly to all households.  

Georgina Matters will provide updates on Town programs, services and projects in a condensed high-level format, directing readers to the website for more information. The first issue includes content on the new Multi-Use Recreation Complex (MURC), a Building Georgina update, and information on trails and spring-cleaning initiatives.