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March 23, 2020 – Effective Tuesday, March 24 all conservation areas within the Kawartha Conservation watershed will be closed to the public. Included in the closure are Ken Reid Conservation Area, the off-leash dog park, Windy Ridge Conservation Area, Pigeon River Headwaters, Fleetwood Creek and Durham East Cross Forest.

“These are not decisions we make lightly or easily,” said Kawartha Conservation CAO Mark Majchrowski. “These decisions were made out of an abundance of caution and to support...

March 27, 2020 – Kawartha Conservation staff are continuing to provide critical and necessary services across the watershed including flood forecasting, precipitation monitoring and planning and permitting functions.

In an effort to assist community members with their planning and permitting needs during this difficult time, applications can be submitted electronically, and the work will commence by planning and permitting staff without payment up front. Payment will need to be received before...

MARCH 18 – Join Kawartha Conservation tonight, Thursday, March 18 for an informative and fast-paced virtual Flood Preparedness and Safety Public Seminar.

While spring is typically when a lot of property owners experience flooding issues, the increase and severity of severe storm events has made flood potential an increasing reality at different times of the year.

On Thursday evening Kawartha Conservation’s Emma Collyer, Director, Integrated Watershed Management will host a multi-partner event on...

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 – The Kawartha Lakes Public Library is launching a new Story Walk beginning next week on the Pond Loop Trail at Ken Reid Conservation Area.

Visitors will be treated to ‘Bear Snores On’ by Karma Wilson beginning Saturday, March 6.

“This has been a wonderful partnership and the feedback has been extremely positive,” said Kawartha Conservation Coordinator, Environmental Programs, GIS Specialist, Nancy Aspden. “We have received a number of calls, emails and social media...

• Environment Canada
• Kawartha Conservation Flood Forecasting Network
• Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – Surface Water Monitoring Centre

Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for areas that include the Kawartha Conservation watershed. Rain, at times heavy, is expected this evening and overnight. Total rainfall amounts will vary, however thunderstorms...