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Be extra cautious around streams and ponds this winter

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DECEMBER 21, 2020 – Kawartha Conservation reminds residents of dangers that can exist near streams, rivers, ponds, and lakes around this time of year and urges people to keep family and pets away from the edges of all waterways.

With more and more families turning to nature for exercise, fresh air and a great way to spend time with family, while social distancing, we want to remind all nature seekers to be extremely cautious when outside this winter. We ask that you “Target Trails and Steer clear of Streams.”

Although temperatures have declined since November’s unseasonably warm days, we are experiencing frequent freeze-thaw cycles, resulting in the melting of accumulated snow and extremally unstable ice cover, where it exists.

The runoff creates hazardous conditions near all waterways by contributing to higher water levels and increased velocities in local rivers and streams. As well, slippery and unstable stream banks and extremely cold water temperatures can also lead to very hazardous and dangerous conditions close to any body of water.

Be safe this winter and remember the following tips:
  • Keep family and pets away from all bodies of water and water control structures such as culverts, bridges and dams
  • Avoid all recreational activities in or close proximity to water
  • Tailor your winter outdoor activities to trails at your local parks and Conservation Areas
For more information, contact your local Conservation Authority.
  • Kawartha Conservation (705) 328-2271 
  • Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (905) 895-1281
  • Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (905) 579-0411
  • Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (705) 424-1479 
  • Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (905) 885-8173
  • Toronto & Region Conservation Authority (416) 661-6514
  • Credit Valley Conservation (905) 670-1615
  • Conservation Halton (905) 336-1158 
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