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Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety - September 21

Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for part of southern Ontario that includes the Kawartha Conservation watershed. Significant rainfall is forecast for the next 48 hours as a slow-moving system passes through the region today and tomorrow. Between 40 to 60 mm of rain can be expected before Thursday, and isolated thunderstorms could contribute an additional 10 – 25 mm each day where they develop.

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'When It Starts to Snow' story walk begins at Ken Reid Conservation Area

DECEMBER 1, 2021 – Just in time for winter weather, and for the entire month of December through to the new year, ‘When it Starts to Snow’ has arrived at the Story Walk Trail at Ken Reid Conservation Area.

Written by Phillis Gershator, ‘When it Starts to Snow’ explores the habits of all different kinds of animals when the weather starts to get colder, moving from the farm to the pond, to the forest and back home, using rhyming and fun illustrations along the way.

“What if it starts to...

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Kawartha Credit Union provides funding for 2022 'Connecting with Nature Program'

DECEMBER 20, 2021 – Kawartha Conservation is pleased to announce that they have received funding from Kawartha Credit Union through their 2022 Community Involvement Program, an initiative that supports the well-being of people and communities in the Kawartha Lakes and surrounding areas through the funding of environmental, educational, health or youth-based initiatives.

This contribution will support Kawartha Conservation’s ‘Connecting to Nature Program’, an outdoors educationally-based program that...

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Santa Claus leaves a special holiday message at Ken Reid Conservation Area

DECEMBER 17, 2021 – This holiday season, visitors to Ken Reid Conservation Area can now listen to a special Christmas message from Santa Claus himself along the Story Walk Trail while using the Talking Forest app.

Santa’s special messages can be heard at the beginning and the end of the Story Walk Trail through The Talking Forest app, available for both iOS and Android devices. The Talking Forest experience allows visitors to enjoy trails and nature at local conservation areas in a whole new way.

“With...

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Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety - December 10

Environment Canada is calling for up to 35 mm of rain for the Kawartha Conservation watershed jurisdiction, as a strong cold front makes its way through southern Ontario, bringing rain and strong winds. Air temperature is predicted to reach as high as 13°C during the passage of this low-pressure system, remaining above the freezing marks overnight.

The rain is expected to leave the region by Saturday night, while temperatures will fall rapidly, allowing for light snow to develop in the wake of the...

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