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June 28, 2022 – Just in time for summer, the popular Kawartha Conservation Talking Forest App has expanded to include trails at Windy Ridge Conservation Area and the newly re-opened Pigeon River Headwaters Conservation Area, in addition to Ken Reid Conservation Area.

“The Talking Forest has been such a fun experience for our visitors,” explained Kristie Virgoe, Director of Stewardship and CA Lands. “Since we launched the app at Ken Reid, it has continued to grow in popularity, and we’re excited to...

A Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety is in effect for some large Kawartha Lakes, including Balsam, Cameron, Sturgeon, and Pigeon Lakes, as well as Lake Scugog.

No flooding is expected, but flows throughout the system are high and could be dangerous.

WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – WATER SAFETY – KAWARTHA LAKES

DATE:   June 13, 2022 

TIME:    4:15 pm             

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JUNE 15, 2022 – Summer weather has arrived in the Kawarthas and Region of Durham, and with it comes the potential for blue-green algae (BGA) blooms, also known as harmful algae blooms (HABs), to form in lakes, rivers, and creeks throughout the region. To help the community better understand the threats posed by blue-green algae, Kawartha Conservation has teamed up with the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPRDHU) on an online campaign to educate the public on how to identify...

APRIL 5, 2022 – The Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes and the Kawartha Conservation Foundation have partnered to help promote important projects across the watershed as well as introduce new audiences to the great work each organization provides.

“This really came about as a result of recognizing that we all want the same thing; we want to strengthen our communities and support existing and future residents and visitors,” explained Kawartha Conservation Foundation Chair Pat Warren. “This partnership...