One of Ontario’s Great Lakes is facing “ecological stressors” that are having a “devastating effect on the ecosystems” that call it home.

The Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition (RLSC), an organization advocating for a healthier Lake Simcoe, released a report Tuesday that indicates phosphorus pollution and road salt are among several elements threatening the lake’s health.

“What we’re trying to do in the report is to take a very fair, frank view at what the challenges are, what has been working, and what hasn’t been working,” said Jonathan Scott, executive director of RLSC.

As Canada’s ice fishing capital, losses in fish populations would significantly impact tourism in the area.

“ The health and wellbeing of the lake is intrinsically linked to the economic success of the region,” He added

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