With all the news about Canadian wildfires this summer it's natural to wonder how they affect our lakes. Cottage Life said, "If the surface of a lake is calm enough and a wildfire burns closely, a layer of ash may also form on the surface, eventually settling to the bottom. This could be a problem for cottagers who take their water supply from the lake." Luckily, most of the wildfires have not been close to homes. If you are concerned about water quality, check the beach report on KawarthaNow. Additionally, you can always take steps to prevent fires in the first place.
The wildfires tearing through Canadian provinces this summer have left cottagers and cabin owners worried over the state of their properties. Thankfully, many of the wildfires are slowly becoming controlled and curbed away from residences. But even with the assurance of your property being safe, wildfires still affect the quality of the surrounding environment, specifically your lake. “There are certainly effects, both direct and indirect effects of fire, on the water cycle,” says Lori Daniels, a professor at the University of British Columbia who specializes in wildfires. “You end up with ash and other sediments being washed into streams and then down into lakes.”...
With all the news about Canadian wildfires this summer it's natural to wonder how they affect our lakes. Cottage Life said, "If the surface of a lake is calm enough and a wildfire burns closely, a layer of ash may also form on the surface, eventually settling to the bottom. This could be a problem for cottagers who take their water supply from the lake." Luckily, most of the wildfires have not been close to homes. If you are concerned about water quality, check the beach report on KawarthaNow. Additionally, you can always take steps to prevent fires in the first place.