Holland Landing Lagoons - Research Study

The Regional Municipality of York and Lake Simcoe Regional Conservation Authority have begun a carbon sequestration study at York Region’s Holland Landing Lagoon site. The study will help York Region and the research community better understand the benefits of carbon sequestration in restored and naturally occurring prairie and grassland habitats.

The study will evaluate the ability of prairie and grassland habitats to naturally remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere (carbon sequestration). Scientific evidence shows human activity is a major contributor to climate change. Burning fossil fuels release carbon dioxide and other heat-retaining gases into the atmosphere. The build-up of these gases creates a greenhouse effect that raises temperatures globally and has other profound climatic effects.

The study area includes the prairie and grasslands located within the property boundary of the Holland Landing Lagoon site, but outside of the secured lagoon area.

The study at the Holland Landing Lagoons includes the restored prairie on the west side of the property, the grassland site on the east side of the property and does not involve the lagoons. The study will not impact the operation or function of the Holland Landing Lagoons.

Over the next five years, the Lake Simcoe Regional Conservation Authority, Research Team will periodically visit the sites to collect samples of soil and plants. No machinery is required and there will not be any noise or dust due to the study. The study will not impact water or wastewater services.

Information about the study is at york.ca/WaterConstruction

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