Watershed Watch Newsletter March 2026: Where Winter Meets Spring - Protecting What Connects Us

March is a month of transition across the watershed. Winter often tries to hold on, while early signs of spring begin to surface in quieter ways, longer days, softening trails, flowing creeks, and the steady return of movement on the land and water. It is a season that reminds us how closely connected everything is, from the rain that falls on our streets to the lakes that shape our communities.

In this issue of Watershed Watch, that sense of connection runs through each story. You will learn more about how stormwater moves through local creeks and why understanding those pathways is essential to protecting water quality and aquatic habitat. We also invite families and residents to step outside during March Break and experience the changing season firsthand on conservation area trails across the watershed.

Looking ahead, planning is already underway for an important fall gathering. Our State of the Lakes Symposium will take place in September, bringing together researchers, partners, and community leaders to focus on the health of our lakes and the challenges and opportunities ahead. While the event is months away, the conversations and collaboration begin now.

This issue also highlights how individual actions can lead to meaningful impact through the Water Fund, which helps turn ideas into on-the-ground projects that protect shorelines, restore habitat, and improve water quality.

As the season shifts, this edition reflects a simple truth. Small actions, thoughtful planning, and shared responsibility all play a role in protecting the watershed we call home.

The Kawartha Conservation Team

P.S. As always, if you have any questions or topics you’d like to see covered in future issues of Watershed Watch Newsletter, email jchambers@kawarthaconservation.com.

Read the March issue of Watershed Watch Newsletter here.