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JUNE 7, 2021 - Kawartha Conservation has declared a Level 1 low water condition and is encouraging a voluntary 10% reduction in non-essential water use across the Kawartha Conservation watershed. This includes areas within the City of Kawartha Lakes, Scugog, Brock, the Municipality of Trent lakes, Cavan Monaghan, and Clarington.

According to the Ontario Low Water Response (OLWR) Program, a Level 1 low water condition is declared when a watershed receives only 80% or less of the normal amount of precipitation...

JUNE 7, 2021 – One day down on the farm, Duck got a wild idea. "I bet I could ride a bike," he thought. He waddled over to where the boy parked his bike, climbed on and began to ride. At first he rode slowly and he wobbled a lot, but it was fun!

Beginning today, Monday, June 7 and continuing for the June, the next Kawartha Lakes Public Library Story Walk at Ken Reid Conservation Area will feature Duck on a Bike by David Shannon.

This fun story will be enjoyed by families and children, as they discover...

JUNE 4, 2021 – Saturday, June 5 marks International Trails Day, a global celebration of trails, their development and encouraging an active, healthy lifestyle, all while appreciating our environment and Kawartha Conservation has all of your trail needs covered.

With five conservation and natural areas, boasting more than 24 kms of marked trails, whether you’re looking for a short hike with friends and family, an accessible trail or a longer excursion, we have a trail perfect for you to celebrate...

JUNE 2, 2021 – The Scugog Water Fund has opened for applications from property owners interested in undertaking projects that will contribute to the health of local lakes, rivers and streams in and around Lake Scugog. Financial assistance may be available for your project through this popular funding stream.

Property owners in the Townships of Scugog and Brock may be eligible to receive funds to help address issues affecting Lake Scugog, including:

• Agricultural stewardship projects
• Erosion and loss...

MAY 4, 2021 – Kawartha Conservation’s Integrated Watershed Management department is looking for individuals across the Kawartha Watershed interested in helping to make a positive difference for the environment.

Since 2018, Kawartha Conservation has worked with Ontario Tech University and local waterfront residents to look at the nearshore lake environment across the Kawartha watershed. The project involves looking at the water quality, the benthic (aquatic bugs), and the aquatic plant community of...