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Otonabee Conservation is pleased to announce the launch of the 2026 camping season, with reservations now open through a brand-new online booking platform, CAMIS.

Reservations are available for Otonabee Conservation’s campgrounds, including Warsaw Caves Conservation Area (CA) and Beavermead Campground.

Updated forecasts indicate significant rainfall over the next five days, combined with increased runoff from rain and snowmelt in the Haliburton–Reservoir Lakes region. As a result, water levels and flows are expected to rise rapidly, and flooding in low-lying areas is imminent—particularly along the Otonabee River.

A FLOOD WATCH is in effect for the Trent-Severn Waterway within the Otonabee region watershed due to forecasted warmer temperatures and rainfall expected next week.

Water levels and flows are anticipated to continue rising along the Trent-Severn Waterway over the next seven days. As a result, flooding may occur along the waterway within the Otonabee watershed, particularly in low-lying, vulnerable areas.

A WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – WATER SAFETY IS in effect for local watercourses as water levels and flows have peaked and begun to recede. Flooding is not expected.

A FLOOD WATCH is in effect for local watercourses within the Otonabee Watershed due to significant rainfall received this week, with additional precipitation in the forecast.

A WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – WATER SAFETY has been issued for the Otonabee Watershed due to the high safety risk posed by unstable streambanks, fast-flowing water, and cold-water temperatures.

Flood Watch for the Trent Severn-Waterway
Watershed Condition Statement – Water Safety for local watercourses

WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – WATER SAFETY issued for the Trent-Severn Waterway and all local watercourses within the jurisdiction of Otonabee Conservation.

A FLOOD WATCH is being issued for local watercourses within the jurisdiction of Otonabee Conservation, excluding the Trent-Severn Waterway.

The Flood Watch is being extended, as extreme cold temperatures are expected to continue for another week within our region. The cold air, combined with a lack of ice cover and turbulent flows on the Otonabee River and upper Trent River (to Hastings) may result in the generation of frazil ice, which can increase the risk of localized flooding.

To promote sustainability and long-term environmental stewardship, Otonabee Conservation has officially opened its annual Tree Sales. This year features a wide variety of species and sizes to better serve homeowners and community projects.