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Low Water Condition downgraded to Level 1 across Kawartha watershed
Posted on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 03:21 PM
September 16, 2020 – Following an extremely dry June and July, August precipitation totals brought some relief to
the Kawartha Conservation watershed. As a result, during their meeting on Wednesday morning, September 16,
the Kawartha Water Response Team has downgraded the Low Water Conditions to Level I for the Kawartha
Conservation jurisdiction. This replaces the Level II Low Water Conditions declared on July 16, 2020.
“The decision for the Kawartha Conservation jurisdiction is based on the average...
Kawartha Conservation website earns highest honours at 2020 International WebAwards
Posted on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 09:31 AM
September 16, 2020 – Kawartha Conservation’s website, which launched in April of this year, has been recognized as the Best Environmental Website, finishing with the highest score in the Environmental Website category of the WebAwards.
The WebAwards are an international competition that honours excellence in websites for organizations, companies and government.
“This recognition is a testament to the incredible time, effort and work our staff put in to ensure we are developing and delivering...
Fall in love with the Kawartha watershed this Autumn
Posted on Monday, September 14, 2020 11:11 AM
September 14, 2020 – From beautiful vistas, scenic hiking and biking trails, driving and cycling routes, quaint shops, and vibrant downtowns, villages and communities, the Kawartha watershed has everything you need to fall in love with your own backyard all over again.
Encompassing portions of Kawartha Lakes, Trent Lakes, Cavan Monaghan, Clarington, Brock Township, Scugog and Durham Region, the Kawartha Watershed offers something for everyone.
This Autumn, Kawartha Conservation wants to help showcase...

Fenelon Falls Brewing Co.’s Kawartha Summer Ale: Summer 2020’s must try
Posted on Thursday, August 13, 2020 11:18 AM
August 13, 2020 – Fenelon Falls Brewing Co.’s Kawartha Summer Ale is the must-try beer of the Kawarthas for summer.
The first batch of the popular unofficial beer of summer, an official collaboration with Kawartha Conservation, sold out in record time, creating increased demand as the boating, cottage and tourist season ramped up along the Trent Severn Waterway and across the Kawartha Lakes.
“Our customers and visitors have told us how much they are enjoying our Kawartha Summer Ale,” said Mathew...
Level II Low Water Condition continues
Posted on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 02:03 PM
August 12, 2020 – Persistent dry weather across the Kawartha Conservation watershed has resulted in an ongoing Level II Low Water declaration for the entire area.
On Wednesday morning, August 12, the Kawartha Low Water Response Team met to receive an update on the current situation and three month average, which has resulted in the continued low water warning.
“We have seen precipitation in parts of our watershed, but not enough to move us back into a Level I condition at this point,” explained Kawartha...