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2019 #WheresWilly Fall “Dam” Road Trip

December 3, 2019
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    Willy (our Jeep) and our team hit the road to complete our first Fall #WheresWilly "Dam" Road Trip.  While we have completed two summer versions of these dam road trips, this was the first fall one and took us way up into Northwestern Ontario. Starting in Burlington we traveled up to Dryden and Vermilion Bay before turning to head home, hitting 11+ dams and waterpower generating stations along the way. The age of the sites we visited date range from over from 3 to over 100 years old. It was truly amazing to see the differences in the equipment, technology and even architecture over the ages. One of the things we noticed with the older plants was the...

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#WheresWilly team moves inside for a rainy day discussion about Dams

August 20, 2018
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On Friday, our #WheresWilly team took a break from the sites and sat down with some dam owners and operators to discuss the importance of rehabilitation of aging dams, preventative maintenance, and monitoring. Too often waterpower generators get tunnel vision, focusing on the mechanical and electrical systems when it comes to budgeting for upgrades. This is understandable given their direct correlation to the financial bottom line. However, neglecting the structural elements of a facility can add up to huge repair bills and possible downtime if deterioration is left unchecked for too long. During our road trip this summer, we have seen many dams that are in desperate need of some attention. MKE and its WheresWilly team cannot stress enough the...

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Another busy day for the WheresWilly team > Sequin and Muskoka

July 28, 2018
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Yesterday was another busy day for the WheresWilly crew. We hit 4 dams including Whitefish, Haines, and Martin Lakes than swung by Bala to have a quick look a the new waterpower station being built at the existing dam there. After a whirlwind week in beautiful Parry Sound/Sequin/Muskoka, we headed to Port Carling to relax on the deck overlooking Lake Muskoka and had dinner at the Muskoka classic "Turtle Jacks". MKE started the WheresWilly road trip blog to catalog a busy summer of dam inspections our team has been tasked with doing throughout Ontario's cottage country in the summer/fall of 2018. In addition to inspections on these facilities, we are visiting other dams, local sites and businesses in the area...

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Busy Day for WheresWilly Crew > Parry Sound and Sequin

July 26, 2018
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What a day for the WheresWilly team! We conquered 6 dams in one day, covering Parry Sound and Sequin areas and including one waterpower station at Cascade Street. These dams are vital to the area by supporting renewable energy and controlling water levels for recreation and fisheries. We ended the day at Jimmy's in McKellan for some Kawartha ice cream, then on to Otter Lake for some supper and a swim. Tomorrow we will be staying in Sequin and Muskoka for anther 3 dams, starting with Whitefish Dam near Rosseau. No rest for Willy till Saturday.

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MKE Team Hits The Road on the #WheresWilly Tour

July 19, 2018
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The MKE team is hitting the road this summer in its new Jeep we have named "Willy".  Follow us over the next few weeks and months as we visit waterfalls, waterpower sites and all "dam" things throughout Ontario's cottage country.  We will be exploring Ontario's #homegrown green electricity and its many auxiliary benefits for its host communities. In addition, we will providing information about everything you ever wanted to know about waterpower or hydroelectricity but were afraid to ask. To join us on this quest, check back here regularly or follow us on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook "MKETweeter" and see if you can guess #WheresWilly. #WheresWilly

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