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The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville intends to utilize Wagar and Corput Weed 
Control Inc. to control Wild Parsnip and noxious weeds along the following rural 
roadsides: 

• Select sections on County Roads 2, 3, 4, 5, 27, 30, 32, 33, 34, 35, 37, 40, 42, 46 and 47.
• Selected Township Roads in the municipalities of Athens, Augusta, Edwardsburgh/Cardinal, Elizabethtown-Kitley, Front of Yonge, Leeds and Thousand Islands, Merrickville- Wolford and North Grenville.
• All County guide rails, except for those in Rideau Lakes.

The Weekly Update for April 20 to April 24 is here.

Look for a new Weekly Update every Friday! 

itch-In Week

Join the local community groups in the Township of Leeds and the Thousands for Pitch-In events.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Join a Community Group Pitch-In event🗑️
📅 Saturday, April 25, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. |Seeley's Bay Legion, 116 Bay Street. Pitch-In supplies and snacks provided. Stay for a free BBQ and prizes after the event. Hosted by SBARA

📅 Saturday, April 25, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Outdoor Education Centre, Village of Lyndhurst. Pitch-In supplies and snacks provided. Hosted by the LCO

Can't join a group? You can Pitch-In on your own by picking up gloves and bags at;
📍Township Administrative office, 1233 Prince Street, Lansdowne
📍LTI libraries| Lansdowne, Lyndhurst, Seeley's Bay

🗑️TLTI Waste Sites will accept your Pitch-In materials between April 22 to May 2. A trailer will be located at the Township Administrative office parking lot from April 24 to 27.

Over the coming weeks, there will be extensive work in the park, including the completion of the playground area and the installation of an accessible pathway. Please respect the safety fencing and stay out of the work zones. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to keep everyone safe.

We'll share updates as we get closer to the date.

Beginning April 17, 2026, Boat Wrap bins are available at the Lansdowne Waste Disposal Site, Peck’s Marina and Clarks Marina. Bins will be removed at the end of May 2026.

Please note, this is the last year for free disposal. Effective January 2027, boat wrap will be considered waste and not a recyclable material. Residents and property owners in the Township may dispose of their boat wrap by purchasing a large item ticket or an appropriate load ticket, depending on the size of the boat wrap being discarded. Tickets can be purchased at the Administration office in Lansdowne.

Beginning in April 2027, boat wrap will only be accepted at the Lansdowne waste site.

The Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands (TLTI) has initiated Class Environmental Assessments (Class EAs) to determine the preferred approach for expanding the rated capacity of the Lansdowne 
Sewage Treatment System (STS) and the Railway Sewage Pumping Station (SPS) to effectively collect and treat wastewater generated from existing and projected future development.

For further information, visit our Public Notice page on our website.

Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety Extended for Inland Lakes & Streams

Kingston – Cataraqui Conservation has extended its Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety today to advise residents and visitors about high flows on area watercourses.

Weather Situation:
Approximately 15 to 50 mm of rain has fallen over the period of April 12 through April 15, 2026.
There is additional rainfall in the forecast for the period of April 16 through April 18, before drier conditions are expected to begin. Environment Canada special weather statements suggest that rainfall amounts will be highly variable across the region.

Take notice that the Council of the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands will hold a public meeting on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be to consider the following application for amendment:

Zoning By-law Amendment Application: D14-2026-004 – 161 Ivy Lea Road and 164 Ivy Lea Road

For further information, including how to participate/comment in the public meeting, please visit the Township's Active Development Applications webpage.

The Ontario Clean Water Agency will commence hydrant flushing in Lansdowne from April 21 to May 5, 2026.

Thank you for your patience,
Ontario Clean Water Agency

The Township is pleased to announce the launch of a new Citywide online permit and payment feature portal.

The portal accepts permit applications and payment for the following:

• Building, Demolition, and Sewage Systems
• Planning Applications for Minor Variances, Zoning Amendments
• Entranceways, Road Cuts, Oversize Loads, and Water/Sewer Connections

Free online forms and permits are also available for:

• Pre-Consultation Form for initial Development Proposals
• Temporary Road Use
• Wharf Access
• Municipal Consent - Utilities

For those who prefer in-person service, our staff at the administrative office in Lansdowne are happy to assist.

The new portal will launch on March 30, 2026.