2024 Annual Report

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Otonabee Conservation releases the 2024 Annual Report to the Watershed Community and Audited Financial Statements

Peterborough (Thursday, May 14, 2025) Otonabee Conservation has released their 2024 Annual Report to the Watershed Community at their board meeting on April 17th. The report is an interactive, web-based story map featuring maps and videos that highlight last year’s accomplishments.

“This report highlights the power of collaboration—celebrating the shared accomplishments of our eight member municipalities, dedicated community organizations, staff, and the Board of Directors as we work together to protect and enhance the Otonabee Region watershed,” shares Otonabee Conservation Board of Directors Chair, Michael Metcalf.

Highlights from 2024 include:
•    910 trees and shrubs by 180 volunteers at 3 locations in the watershed
•    427 daily canoe and kayak rentals in 2024 - 1,961 hours of paddling
•    31,505 campers were hosted in our three campgrounds in 2024 and hosted 22,815 day-use visitors at Warsaw Caves Conservation Areas
•    16 Flood Forecasting and Warning watershed safety messages were issued but did not issue any low water messages
•    850 hours were spent engineering new models and finalizing new floodplain mapping in 2024, including for Byersville Creek and Jackson Creek
•    Two anniversaries for our Conservation Areas were celebrated last year, 30 years for Hardold Town and 60 Years for Warsaw Caves

“Otonabee Conservation’s 2024 Annual Report highlights the year’s accomplishments as we continue to address the impacts of climate change and foster collaboration to build a safer, more resilient watershed for everyone,” states Janette Loveys Smith, CAO at Otonabee Conservation.

Otonabee Conservation’s Audited Financial Statements and the 2024 Annual Report to the Watershed Community are available for viewing at otonabeeconservation.com

For more information contact:
Janette Loveys Smith
Chief Administrative Officer / Secretary – Treasurer
jsmith@otonabeeconservation.com | 705-745-5791 ext. 222