Lake Simcoe Protection Act, 2008 (SO 2008, c 23). Country/Territory Canada Territorial subdivision Ontario Document type Legislation Date 2008 (2009) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Water Keyword Freshwater pollution Inland fisheries Stock enhancement/repopulation Fishery management and conservation Indigenous peoples Inland waters Policy/planning Freshwater resources management Pollution control Geographical area Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract The present Act provides the authority for the establishment of (and amendments to) the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan, the plan aimed at restoring and protecting the threatened ecology of Lake Simcoe and its watershed. The objectives of the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan include, inter alia,: 1) protecting, improving or restoring the elements that contribute to the ecological health of the Lake Simcoe and watershed, including water quality, hydrology and key natural heritage features; 2) restoring a self-sustaining coldwater fish community; 3) reducing loading of phosphorus and other nutrients of concern into Lake Simcoe and its tributaries; 4) reducing the discharge of pollutants to Lake Simcoe and its tributaries. The Lake Simcoe Protection Act brings together and builds upon the many projects launched by groups and individuals to protect and restore the health of Lake Simcoe and its watershed. The text consists of 28 sections. Full text English Website www.gov.on.ca References - Legislation Implemented by General (O. Reg. 219/09). Legislation | Canada | 2009 (2011) Keyword: Freshwater pollution, Inland fisheries, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Fishery management and conservation, Inland waters, Policy/planning, Freshwater resources management, Pollution control Source: FAO, FAOLEX