b'Kawartha Conservation Seeks VolunteerCitizen Scientists For Two Research ProjectsStarry Stonewort Monitoring waterfrontvolunteersfromvariousSenior Citizen Climate Change FirstitwastheEurasianwatersites around Lake Scugog, to help doAction Groupmilfoil, then it was Zebra mussels,something about it. The goal of thisLocalseniorcitizensareinvited nowStarryStonewortisinvadingprojectistoidentifywhereStarrytoparticipateinaclimatechange-LakeScugogandthreateningitsStonewort is located in the Kawarthamonitoringproject,designedtoin-health.Lakes region.form future decision-making around Starry Stonewort is best describedVolunteers must attend a one hourlake management planning activities. asathick,billowymassofgreenonlinetrainingsession.OthertasksThis is a joint venture of Kawartha material, first noticed blanketing theinclude tossing the aquatic plant col- ConservationandtheScugogLake bottomofthelakein2015-2016.Itlected at a suitable location from theStewards.was the subject of a research projectshoreline every two weeks, identify- Volunteersarebeingrecruited by Dr. Andrea Kirkwoods lab at theing Starry Stonewort, and reportingtohelpcollectclimatedatainclud-Ontario Tech University in 2019.findings via on online app. ing rain, air temperature and water StarryStonewortisaninvasiveKawartha Conservation staff willtemperature.Thisresearchproject species that could impact the lake byprovide all equipment and training. will run from June to December 2021, outcompeting native plants, reducingThe time commitment is approxi- with an opportunity to continue into fish habitat and changing the watermately two hours a month for fourthe future. Volunteers will have the quality. months. Volunteers need to have ac- option of applying to be a mentor or InpartnershipwiththeScugogcess to the Internet, and be comfort- a volunteer.LakeStewards,theKawarthaCon- able using smartphones, tablets andAllvolunteerswillbeprovided servationAuthorityisseekingtencomputers. with a rain gauge and two tempera-tureloggers.Theconservationau-thority and the mentor will provide technical training.Theseniorvolunteerswillhave to attend one online workshop, plus attend online gatherings to provide feedback. They will be tasked with collecting precipitation and tempera-ture data on a daily basis. Volunteerswilltakeandshare photos, and do data entry. It is impor-tantforparticipantstohaveaccess totheInternet,andbecomfortable Our old invasive nemesis, Eurasian Water Milfoil and our new nemesis, Starry Stonewort. Please turn to page 22promoting a healthy community, by providing a healing environment. - Charlene Gough Registered Massage TherapyDirect insurance billing Chiropractic CareSimple online bookingTrophies, Awards,Manual OsteopathyRelaxing atmosphereCorporate PromotionsAcupunctureFollowing all Covid-19 Medical and CosmeticEmbroideryGraphic DesignInjectablesprotocols Engraving Screen PrintingPineridge Impress905-985-2839135 North Port Road,Book Today at: www.lakeviewhealthandwellness.caPort Perrywww.pineridgeimpress.caYour Name is Our Business 158 CASIMIR STREET, PORT PERRY ON ~ 905-985-0586FOCUS - MAY 202121'