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Ken Reid Conservation Area, all CAs remain closed to the public

April 3, 2020 – The public is reminded that Ken Reid Conservation Area, the off-leash dog park and all of the conservation areas within the Kawartha Conservation watershed are closed to the public until further notice.

During the closure there is no maintenance of trails of green spaces within any of the conservation areas. 

“We have heard our Prime Minister and our Premier tell people repeatedly to go home and stay home. That is the only way we are going to help stop the spread of COVID-19...

Kawartha Conservation launches 10-year Stewardship Strategy

February 21, 2020 – Leading by example, connecting with our community, integrating available knowledge and decision making, and empowering our community to act are the key takeaways from the recent board-approved 10-year Kawartha Conservation Stewardship Strategy.

“Each goal is supported by objectives and desired outcomes that will enable us to focus our efforts and develop a flexible framework guiding program planning and implementation,” explained Stewardship Coordinator Holly Shipclark. “Actions...

Ken Reid Conservation Area, off-leash dog park closed to public


March 23, 2020 – Effective Tuesday, March 24 all conservation areas within the Kawartha Conservation watershed will be closed to the public. Included in the closure are Ken Reid Conservation Area, the off-leash dog park, Windy Ridge Conservation Area, Pigeon River Headwaters, Fleetwood Creek and Durham East Cross Forest.

“These are not decisions we make lightly or easily,” said Kawartha Conservation CAO Mark Majchrowski. “These decisions were made out of an abundance of caution and to support...

Planning, permitting functions continue at Kawartha Conservation

March 27, 2020 – Kawartha Conservation staff are continuing to provide critical and necessary services across the watershed including flood forecasting, precipitation monitoring and planning and permitting functions.

In an effort to assist community members with their planning and permitting needs during this difficult time, applications can be submitted electronically, and the work will commence by planning and permitting staff without payment up front. Payment will need to be received before...

Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook August 26

DATE:  August 26th, 2020 TIME:  4:00 p.m.   Message sent on the basis of information received from:  

• Environment Canada
• Kawartha Conservation Flood Forecasting Network
• Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – Surface Water Monitoring Centre

Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for areas that include the Kawartha Conservation watershed. Rain, at times heavy, is expected this evening and overnight. Total rainfall amounts will vary, however thunderstorms...