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Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety - March 17

Under current weather conditions, the remaining snow will continue melting with increased intensity. The watercourses will continue responding with further increases in water levels and flows, reaching or exceeding their banks. Some nuisance flooding due to accumulation of water in low-lying areas, areas with poor drainage, road ditches can be expected. However, no widespread flooding problems are anticipated at this time. 

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Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety - March 7

Environment Canada forecasts that the daytime air temperatures during the next 5 days will remain above the freezing mark, returning to below-freezing overnight. Additionally, mixed precipitation, including up to 10 cm of snow are expected today. In these conditions, the snowpack will continue melting very gradually, sustaining, but not increasing the elevated water levels in local rivers and streams. No flooding problems are expected at this time.

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'When Spring Comes' arrives along the Story Walk Trail at Ken Reid Conservation Area

APRIL 4, 2022 – As sunshine and warm weather return after a long, cold winter, visitors to Ken Reid Conservation Area can now read ‘When Spring Comes’, the newly featured story along the Story Walk trail, for the entire month of April.

Written by Kevin Henkes, ‘When Spring Comes’ is the perfect read for children and families excited about the return of spring, and with snow melting, flowers blooming, and birds chirping throughout the conservation area, there is no better time or place to read it. 

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Wild Rock Outfitters is hosting two hiking events at Windy Ridge and Ken Reid CA

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 – Are you looking for an opportunity to immerse yourself in the great outdoors, experience amazing views or explore the forest at night? If so, then look no further. In partnership with Kawartha Conservation, Wild Rock Outfitters is hosting a Snowshoe Hike on February 12 and a Night Hike on February 19 at Windy Ridge Conservation Area and Ken Reid Conservation Area, respectively.

The Snowshoe Hike at Windy Ridge Conservation Area is being held from 10am – 11:30am on Saturday, February...

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'Winter is Here' kicks off the New Year on the Story Walk at Ken Reid Conservation Area

JANUARY 7, 2022 – As snow continues to fall and the New Year begins, visitors to Ken Reid Conservation Area can now read ‘Winter is Here’, the newly featured story available along the Story Walk trail for the entire month of January.

‘Winter is Here’, written by Kevin Henkes, gives readers the opportunity to learn about all the different ways that people experience winter, how the landscape changes, the colours of the season, and how the world slowly transforms back into Spring. 

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