Abstract
The Muskoka River Basin in central Ontario covers an area of approximately 4,700 km. The water resources of this basin are important not only for the year-round residents of the area, but also for many thousands of summer residents and tourists who take advantage of available recreational activities and facilities. The watershed extends from the western portion of Algonquin Park to Georgian Bay and drops approximately 1,300 feet in elevation.Water resources management within the basin is particularly complex. There are 34 control structures operated by four agencies, two locks for pleasure craft, 26 major lakes and nine hydro power stations operated by three utilities. Competing water use interests include recreation (including sportfishing), navigation, hydro power, flood control, and water supply. The responsibility for water allocation and management of almost all control structures lies with the Ministry of Natural Resources. Significant efforts have been made by all interests to resolve possible conf...
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