Back to SearchBased on information received from Environment and Climate Change Canada, Kawartha Conservation is issuing a Watershed Conditions Statement starting Monday afternoon and remaining in effect until the end of day Wednesday, September 25.
WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – WATER SAFETY
Kawartha Conservation Watershed
DATE: Monday September 23, 2024
TIME: 2:30 pm
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Based on information received from Environment and Climate Change Canada, Kawartha Conservation is issuing a Watershed Conditions Statement starting Monday afternoon and remaining in effect until the end of day Wednesday, September 25.
In the last 24 hours, Kawartha Conservation’s watershed has received approximately 15mm of rain with an additional 20-35mm being forecasted over the next two days. Some areas of our watershed may experience higher rainfall rates than others due to localized downpours. With this precipitation the watershed will also see a 6 degree drop in temperature.
Local watercourses have the potential to be dangerous during heavy rain. Riverbanks are to be slippery and areas with moving water may be unsafe. Therefore, Kawartha Conservation is warning all residents to stay a safe distance from all streams and rivers, as well as water structures such as bridges, culverts, and dams. Children should be warned of the dangerous conditions and supervised while outside.
Northern tributaries, such as the Burnt River and Gull River are monitored by staff from the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR). Residents along these two rivers are requested to direct any questions concerning water levels to the Minden Area office at 705-286-1521 or refer to the messages issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR).
Additional information from the TSW is available at the Water Management InfoNet web page.
This Watershed Condition Statement – Water Safety will be in effect through Wednesday, September 25th, 2024.
Kawartha Conservation will continue monitoring local watercourses and notify the public and municipalities within its watershed jurisdiction of any changes. We are in close communication with partner agencies such as the Trent Severn Waterway, Ministry of Natural Resources, and neighbouring Conservation Authorities during all flood situations.
If you are aware of or have concerns about flooding, please contact Kawartha Conservation at 705.328.2271 or 705.344.0155 after hours.
Yan Shao
Water Resources Engineer
Nancy Aspden
Acting Director, Integrated Watershed Management
Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety is a general notice that existing or potential conditions pose a risk to personal safety. Watershed Conditions Statements - Water Safety may be issued when streams are flowing at or near bank full levels, when ice conditions are unsafe, or when stream banks are icy, soft and/or slippery.
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