THIS FLOOD MESSAGE IS NO LONGER ACTIVE Message # 2021-08 Issued: 2:15 p.m., Friday June 25, 2021 FLOOD WATCH issued for all waterbodies / watercourses in the watershed Region of Otonabee Conservation except the Trent-Severn Waterway Issued to: Municipalities of Selwyn, Douro-Dummer, Asphodel-Norwood, Otonabee-South Monaghan, Cavan Monaghan, City of Kawartha Lakes, City of Peterborough and Trent… Read More >
Otonabee Conservation has submitted comments in response to Phase 1 of the Regulatory Proposals under the Conservation Authorities Act The proposed regulations were released in May 2021. They come after changes were made to the Conservation Authorities Act in 2019 under Bill 108, More Homes, More Choice Act, adding new categories of programs and services… Read More >
June 21, 2021 Conservation & Source Protection BranchMinistry of the Environment, Conservation & Parks40 St. Clair Avenue West14th FloorToronto, OntarioM4V 1M2 SUBJECT: ERO #019-2986 – “Regulatory Proposals (Phase 1) under the Conservation Authorities Act” Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Phase 1 Regulatory Proposals under the Conservation Authorities Act and for providing a… Read More >
The gates are now open at Otonabee Conservation’s campgrounds. The first weekend of camping opened this past Friday for visitors at Otonabee Conservation’s two campgrounds, Warsaw Caves Conservation Area (CA) and Beavermead Campground. Both campgrounds were nearly at capacity; Warsaw Caves CA saw 92% of sites booked and Beavermead Campground saw 87% of campsites booked… Read More >
10% Water Conservation urged as Otonabee Conservation declares Level 1 Low Water Condition Otonabee Conservation is issuing a Level 1 low water condition declaration due to persistent dry conditions throughout the Otonabee Region watershed. Otonabee Conservation analyzes the condition of the watershed monthly, as part of the Ontario Low Water Response Program and low water… Read More >
Residents in the Otonabee Region watershed planted 11,275 trees this spring! This year, Otonabee Conservation’s Tree Seedling Sales program received 99 orders from property owners across the watershed. Residents ordered over 11,275 native trees and shrubs that were planted across all eight municipalities in the Otonabee Region watershed. Each year, Otonabee Conservation encourages landowners to… Read More >
During the pandemic, Otonabee Conservation is seeing an increase the number of visitors accessing Conservation Areas and trails across the watershed. With this increased use, there has also been an increase in the number of complaints about improper use of these lands. In particular, Otonabee Conservation reminds visitors that dogs must be on a leash… Read More >