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'When It Starts to Snow' story walk begins at Ken Reid Conservation Area
Posted on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 01:24 PM
DECEMBER 1, 2021 – Just in time for winter weather, and for the entire month of December through to the new year, ‘When it Starts to Snow’ has arrived at the Story Walk Trail at Ken Reid Conservation Area.
Written by Phillis Gershator, ‘When it Starts to Snow’ explores the habits of all different kinds of animals when the weather starts to get colder, moving from the farm to the pond, to the forest and back home, using rhyming and fun illustrations along the way.
“What if it starts to...
Kawartha Lakes backs Lake Dalrymple Management Plan launch
Posted on Monday, April 26, 2021 11:48 AM
April 26 – Kawartha Conservation staff are launching an exciting four—year project to better understand, enhance and protect Lake Dalrymple.
Earlier this year Kawartha Lakes Council supported the launch of the Lake Dalrymple Management Plan – a four-year science-based lake management planning project for Lake Dalrymple and its watershed.
Lake Dalrymple provides significant economic and environmental contributions to local communities, and once completed, this lake plan will help to keep this lake,...
Kawartha Conservation seeks survey input on next Lake Scugog Environmental Management Plan (LSEMP)
Posted on Friday, May 10, 2024 11:22 AM
May 10, 2024 - Kawartha Conservation will be at the Port Perry Farmer’s Market on Saturday, May 11 and May 25. We invite you to stop by our booth and share your thoughts on future research topics for the next Lake Scugog Environmental Management Plan.
This year, Kawartha Conservation is celebrating 20 years of water quality monitoring in Lake Scugog. The organization published the first Lake Scugog Environmental Management Plan (LSEMP) in 2010 to indicate areas of environmental improvement and the...
Clean Water Champions: 2022-2024 Talbot River Healthy Environment Initiative Projects Complete
Posted on Monday, February 26, 2024 03:09 PM
FEBRUARY 26, 2024 – Over the past two years, Kawartha Conservation, in collaboration with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), has spearheaded the Talbot River Healthy Environment Initiative. This innovative program has empowered farmers within the Upper Talbot River subwatershed to champion water quality improvement efforts, benefiting both the local ecosystem and downstream areas, including Lake Simcoe.
By establishing partnerships with local farmers, Kawartha...
Talbot River Healthy Environment Initiative Farm Tour Celebrates Impactful Water Quality Projects
Posted on Tuesday, September 05, 2023 12:45 PM
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 – An on-farm educational experience, the Talbot River Healthy Environment Initiative Farm Tour, recently provided local farmers and stakeholders with a firsthand look at five innovative projects aimed at enhancing water quality in Kawartha Lakes. Hosted by Kawartha Conservation with support from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), the tour highlighted the implementation of proven Best Management Practices (BMPs) across various farms.
The farm...