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Native Plant Sale is now open for a limited time
Posted on Monday, April 17, 2023 09:00 AM
APRIL 17, 2023 – Kawartha Conservation’s Native Plant Sale is now open, offering a wide selection of low-cost native plant species to local residents while supplies last. With more than 30 unique species and five unique planting kits available, this is a fantastic opportunity to get started on creating, diversifying, or enhancing your yard and gardens this year.
There are five garden options available, including ‘Pollinator Friendly’, ‘Understory Oasis’, and ‘Shoreline Stabilizers’ varieties, as...
Earth Week an important reminder of Kawartha Conservation’s efforts locally
Posted on Friday, April 14, 2023 09:47 AM
April 14, 2023 – Kawartha Conservation is excited to celebrate Earth Week with the theme 'Invest in Our Planet' from April 17 to 22, 2023. This year's theme is a reminder of the importance of supporting initiatives that promote sustainable practices and protect our environment.
“At Kawartha Conservation, we believe that investing in our watershed and our communities is essential to ensuring a healthy and sustainable future for everyone,” said Kawartha Conservation CAO Mark Majchrowski. “We are...
‘Picture a Tree’ arrives along the Story Walk Trail for the month of April
Posted on Thursday, April 06, 2023 03:55 PM
APRIL 6, 2023 – Available now and for the entire month of April, visitors to Ken Reid Conservation Area can read ‘Picture a Tree’, the newly featured story along the Story Walk Trail, right next to the off-leash dog park.
Written by Barbara Reid, ‘Picture a Tree’ takes readers on a journey through the seasons, using the natural beauty of trees and the power of imagination to inspire exciting adventures. Budding fresh, new leaves as spring weather arrives, providing shade on hot days, and painting...
Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Watch - April 4
Posted on Tuesday, April 04, 2023 01:18 PM
A Flood Watch is now in effect for the Kawartha Conservation watershed jurisdiction.
No widespread flooding is expected; however, flooding in low-lying areas, areas adjacent to streams and road ditches may occur. Smaller watercourses may reach or overtop their banks. Ponding of water on urban surfaces may occur as storm sewer systems can become overwhelmed by high runoff.
WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – FLOOD WATCH
DATE: April 4, 2023TIME: 1:15 pm
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Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety - March 30
Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2023 01:00 PM
Widespread flooding is not anticipated, however water levels and flows in watercourses across the Kawartha Conservation watershed jurisdiction remain elevated due to the ongoing spring melt and near saturated ground conditions.
WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – WATER SAFETY
Kawartha Conservation Watershed DATE: Thursday March 30, 2023TIME: 1:00 pm
Message sent based on information received from:
- Kawartha Conservation Flood Forecasting Network
- Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry - Surface Water...