Low Water Messages

Conditions across the Kawartha Conservation watershed remain below typical seasonal levels following a drier than average fall. While some precipitation in recent weeks has supported gradual recovery in stream flows, overall precipitation remains at 71 percent of the three month historical average. As a result, Level 1 Low Water conditions remain in effect. Surface water fed streams are showing slower recovery, while groundwater fed streams remain within normal ranges.

Kawartha Conservation has declared a Level 1 Low Water Condition across the watershed, asking residents, businesses, and municipalities to reduce water use by 10% to help protect water supplies and aquatic ecosystems.

MARCH 27, 2024 -. Kawartha Conservation is excited to announce the launch of its newest initiative, the.

MAY 19, 2023 –. Kawartha Conservation is reminding businesses, individuals, families, cottagers, farmers and more about the launch of its.

Kawartha Conservation has declared a Level 1 Low Water Condition throughout the watershed. Precipitation observed within the Kawartha Conservation watershed over the period of April through June has been persistently below the long-term average values.

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.

August 12, 2020 –. Persistent dry weather across the Kawartha Conservation watershed has resulted in an ongoing Level II Low Water declaration for the entire area.

September 16, 2020. – Following an extremely dry June and July, August precipitation totals brought some relief to.