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August 17, 2021 – This is the final week to add your voice to the next Kawartha Conservation strategic plan by completing a short survey and providing your thoughts on the priorities and program areas that matter most to you today and into the future.

The current five-year plan launched in 2017 and ends at the end of this year. Kawartha Conservation remains committed to be leaders in integrated watershed management while ensuring the protection of people and property. We also remain committed to...

Currently watershed conditions are normal for the Kawartha Conservation watershed. 

Rivers and streams across the Kawartha Conservation watershed are currently flowing at lower-than-normal water levels and water levels in the large Kawartha Lakes are at average levels for this time of year throughout the Trent Severn Waterway. 

WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT - WATER SAFETY

DATE: August 9, 2021

TIME: 2:00 pm

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• Kawartha Conservation Flood Forecasting...

JULY 30, 2021 – Ken Reid Conservation Area will be closed for all public access on Thursday and Friday, August 5 and 6 as Hollywood makes its return to Kawartha Lakes for re-shoots of key scenes for their upcoming blockbuster The Marsh King’s Daughter.

Film crews are expecting to begin arriving Wednesday evening, with the park, including the off-leash dog park, closed all day Thursday and Friday.

“The film crews will be operating on a tight timeline completing re-shoots for ‘The Marsh...

JULY 29, 2021 – The Kawartha Conservation Foundation’s Explore Nature Challenge kicks off this weekend and the response to date has been overwhelming. Sponsors have come on board to support the initiative, which promotes individuals, families and friends getting outside, enjoying nature and getting exercise.

“We are so thankful for the positive response we received from sponsors and participants,” said Foundation Chair Pat Warren. “We really wanted to create an event that could involve...

JULY 29, 2021 – Nothing quite says summer like enjoying the sights and sounds of cottage country, and a renewed partnership with the Fenelon Falls Brewing Co. has continued the perfect accompaniment to summer here in the Kawartha Lakes; the Kawartha Summer Ale.

Fenelon Falls Brewing Co. head brewer Russell Gibson created the popular beer in 2020 as a partnership with Kawartha Conservation, with a portion of proceeds from the sale of the summer beverage going to support environmental initiatives in...