Kawartha Conservation

• Kawartha Conservation issues watershed conditions statement ahead of milder weather

  Kawartha Conservation says flows and water levels are within 'seasonal range,' yet forecasted rain and snowmelt will produce 'localized runoff and elevated water levels.'

  Environment

  Jan 23, 2024
  
• Illuminated Forest returns to Ken Reid Conservation Area in Lindsay, Ont. in December

  This year the Illuminated Forest will run from Dec. 2 to Dec. 31, nightly from dusk until 9 p.m. Admission is free, with parking $4 per vehicle. 

  Environment

  Nov 24, 2023
  
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• Kawartha Land Trust adds protected lands in Kawartha Lakes, Douro-Dummer Township

  The charity has added a 39-acre site on the shore of Balsam Lake in the Kawarthas and the 73-acres Forbes Lane property in Douro-Dummer Township, east of Peterborough.

  Environment

  Jun 1, 2023
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• Flood watch issued for Peterborough area with heavy rainfall expected

  Otonabee Conservation warns the forecasted rainfall will 'generate saturated ground conditions resulting in direct surface runoff into low-lying areas, wetlands, and watercourses.'

  Canada

  Apr 28, 2023
• Flood watch extended for Peterborough area waterbodies, Trent-Severn Waterway

  With more rain in the forecast and warm temperatures melting the snowpack, Otonabee Conservation says flooding of low-lying areas along the Otonabee River is expected.

  Environment

  Apr 4, 2023
• Kawartha, Crowe Valley conservation authorities issue watershed conditions statements

  Both conservation authorities say widespread flooding is not expected but water levels and flows in watercourses will remain elevated over the weekend.

  Environment

  Mar 31, 2023
• Kawartha Conservation issues caution as milder weather leads to increased flows in watershed

  Kawartha Conservation urges area residents to practice water safety and avoid waterways, as milder weather could cause increased runoff into waterbodies that are already high.

  Environment

  Mar 17, 2023
• Freezing rain, strong winds expected for Peterborough area, City of Kawartha Lakes

  The region can expect freezing rain on Thursday with light ice accretion followed by heavy rain and southwestern winds.

  Weather

  Feb 8, 2023
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• Kawartha Conservation issues watershed conditions statement

  Environment Canada says 20-30 mm of rain or snow is expected Thursday through Friday as a system moves slowly through southern Ontario, prompting warnings of high water levels.

  Environment

  Jan 11, 2023
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• Navigate Ken Reid Conservation area in Lindsay by glowing holiday lights this December

  The Illuminated Forest in Ken Reid Conservation Area near Lindsay, Ont., runs daily from 5 to 9 p.m. until the end of December.

  Entertainment

  Dec 16, 2022