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        <lastBuildDate>Tue, 31 March 2026 20:00:00</lastBuildDate>
        <pubDate>Tue, 31 March 2026 20:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Flood Watch issued for local watercourses</title>
                <description><![CDATA[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 href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/flood-watch-for-local-watercourses-on-march-31-2026/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/flood-watch-for-local-watercourses-on-march-31-2026/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 31 March 2026 20:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT &#x2013; WATER SAFETY issued for the Otonabee Watershed</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT &#x2013; 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. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/watershed-conditions-statement-water-safety-issued-for-the-otonabee-watershed/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/watershed-conditions-statement-water-safety-issued-for-the-otonabee-watershed/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 26 March 2026 20:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Flood Watch issued for the Trent Severn-Waterway</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Flood Watch for the Trent Severn-Waterway&#xA;Watershed Condition Statement &#x2013; Water Safety for local watercourses <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/flood-watch-issued-for-the-trent-severn-waterway/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/flood-watch-issued-for-the-trent-severn-waterway/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 18 March 2026 20:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT &#x2013; WATER SAFETY</title>
                <description><![CDATA[WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT &#x2013; WATER SAFETY issued for the&#xA0;Trent-Severn Waterway and all local watercourses within the jurisdiction of Otonabee Conservation. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/watershed-conditions-statement-water-safety-issued-for-all-local-watercourses-03132026/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/watershed-conditions-statement-water-safety-issued-for-all-local-watercourses-03132026/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 13 March 2026 14:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Flood Watch is being issued for local watercourses </title>
                <description><![CDATA[A FLOOD WATCH is being issued for local watercourses within the jurisdiction of Otonabee Conservation, excluding the Trent-Severn Waterway. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/flood-watch-thursday-march-5-2026/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/flood-watch-thursday-march-5-2026/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 05 March 2026 20:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>FLOOD WATCH  Tuesday February 10, 2026 THIS FLOOD WATCH HAS EXPIRED</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Flood Watch is being extended, as extreme cold temperatures are expected to continue for another week within our region. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/flood-watch-february-3-2026-this-flood-watch-has-expired/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/flood-watch-february-3-2026-this-flood-watch-has-expired/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 03 February 2026 16:30:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Otonabee Conservation 2026 Tree Sales Now Open </title>
                <description><![CDATA[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. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/otonabee-conservation-2026-tree-sales-now-open/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/otonabee-conservation-2026-tree-sales-now-open/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 23 January 2026 13:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Flood Watch issued January 22, 2026</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A FLOOD WATCH is being issued for watercourses within the jurisdiction of Otonabee Conservation including Otonabee River, upper Trent River to Hastings and local watercourses. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/flood-watch-issued-january-22-2026/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/flood-watch-issued-january-22-2026/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 22 January 2026 20:30:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Otonabee Conservation AGM &amp; Environmental Excellence Awards</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Otonabee Conservation&#x2019;s Annual General (AGM) on January 20, 2026 highlighted nearly seven decades of stewardship within the watershed and celebrated this year&#x2019;s recipients of the Environmental Excellence Awards. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/otonabee-conservation-agm-environmental-excellence-awards/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/otonabee-conservation-agm-environmental-excellence-awards/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 21 January 2026 15:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>THIS FLOOD MESSAGE HAS EXPIRED: Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety issued January 7th, 2026</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Recent, above-normal air temperatures and rain may weaken ice cover in areas previously deemed safe for on-ice recreational activities. These conditions can cause slippery and unstable shorelines conditions. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/this-flood-message-has-expired-watershed-conditions-statement-water-safety-issued-january-7th-2026/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/this-flood-message-has-expired-watershed-conditions-statement-water-safety-issued-january-7th-2026/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 07 January 2026 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Watershed Conditions Statement December 18, 2025</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This Watershed Conditions Statement is being issued due to the increased temperatures and the 10 to 20 mm of rain forecasted to begin overnight on Thursday. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/watershed-conditions-statement-december-18-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/watershed-conditions-statement-december-18-2025/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 18 December 2025 15:30:00</pubDate>
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                <title> Otonabee Region Watershed returns to Normal status</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Otonabee Region Water Response Team has returned the Otonabee Conservation watershed to normal status.&#xA;The region&#x2019;s improved status from a Level 1 Low Water Condition to Normal is the result of increased regional-scale precipitation and lower evaporation. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/otonabee-region-watershed-returns-to-normal-status/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/otonabee-region-watershed-returns-to-normal-status/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 11 December 2025 17:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Joint release CVCA &amp; ORCA</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Crowe Valley Conservation Authority (CVCA) and Otonabee Region Conservation Authority (ORCA) have entered into a Shared Services Agreement for the position of General Manager. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/joint-release-cvca-orca/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/joint-release-cvca-orca/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 December 2025 19:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Otonabee Watershed moved to Low Water Level 1 Nov 18, 2025</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Otonabee Region Water Response Team has downgraded the Otonabee Conservation watershed to a Level 1 Low Water Condition, following its Level 2 status since August. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/otonabee-watershed-moved-to-low-water-level-1-nov-18-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/otonabee-watershed-moved-to-low-water-level-1-nov-18-2025/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 18 November 2025 16:30:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Level 2 Low Water Condition declared in Otonabee Region Watershed</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Otonabee Region Water Response Team has declared a Level 2 Low Water condition for the Otonabee Region watershed. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/level-2-low-water-condition-declared-in-otonabee-region-watershed/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/level-2-low-water-condition-declared-in-otonabee-region-watershed/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 22 August 2025 15:30:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Low Water Conditions: Level 1 Drought August 7, 2025</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Otonabee Conservation has declared a&#xA0;Level 1 drought&#xA0;due to&#xA0;a combination of low rainfall and high temperatures during June and July. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/low-water-conditions-level-1-drought-august-7-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/low-water-conditions-level-1-drought-august-7-2025/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 07 August 2025 20:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Water Safety Statement May 27, 2025</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT &#x2013; WATER SAFETY has been issued for Trent-Severn Waterway (TSW).&#xA0;&#xA;&#xA;Due to the unusually high-water levels and flows, Trent-Severn Waterway has announced a partial closure within the jurisdiction of Otonabee Conservation to ensure public safety. There are no current flooding concerns. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/water-safety-statement-may-27-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/water-safety-statement-may-27-2025/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 20:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>2024 Annual Report</title>
                <description><![CDATA[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&#x2019;s accomplishments. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/2024-annual-report/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/2024-annual-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 14:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Watershed Conditions Statement &#x2013; Water Safety: Thursday, May 1, 2025</title>
                <description><![CDATA[WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT &#x2013; WATER SAFETY has been issued for Trent-Severn Waterway (TSW) and all local watercourses. Currently there are no flooding concerns, however conditions remain dangerous on and around all watercourses within the jurisdiction of Otonabee Conservation. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/watershed-conditions-statement-water-safety-thursday-may-1-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/watershed-conditions-statement-water-safety-thursday-may-1-2025/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 18:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Flood Status downgraded to Flood Watch April 23, 2025</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Flood Warning that has been in effect for the Trent-Severn Waterway has been downgraded to a Flood Watch. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/flood-status-downgraded-to-flood-watch-april-23-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/flood-status-downgraded-to-flood-watch-april-23-2025/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 23 April 2025 19:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Flood Warning Update: April 10, 2025</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Flooding of low-lying, flood-prone areas along the Trent-Severn Waterway is expected to worsen over the next 48 hours as water level and flows continue to rise. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/flood-warning-update-april-9-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/flood-warning-update-april-9-2025/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 09 April 2025 19:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Flood Warning Update Issued April 4, 2025</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Flooding in low lying, flood-prone areas will worsen over the coming days along the Trent-Severn Waterway (Kawartha Lakes, Otonabee River and Rice Lake) and local watercourses, including the Ouse River, Indian River and tributaries to the Otonabee River. These areas are experiencing extremely hazardous water levels and flows. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/flood-warning-update-issued-april-4-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/flood-warning-update-issued-april-4-2025/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 04 April 2025 21:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Flood Warning Update issued April 2, 2025</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Flooding in low lying and flood-prone areas continues along the Trent Severn Waterway and local watercourses, and our region is forecasted to receive heavy precipitation over the next four days. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/flood-warning-update-issued-april-2-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/flood-warning-update-issued-april-2-2025/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 02 April 2025 18:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Flood Warning March 26, 2025</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Significant rain is expected to start Friday and continue through the weekend into Monday. This will cause flooding in low lying, flood-prone areas along the Trent-Severn Waterway and local watercourses. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/flood-warning-march-26-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/flood-warning-march-26-2025/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 25 March 2025 18:15:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Water Safety Statement March 20, 2025</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Otonabee Conservation has extended the Water Safety Statement, previously issued on March 13th, until March 27th, 2025. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/water-safety-statement-march-20-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/water-safety-statement-march-20-2025/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 20 March 2025 16:30:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Watershed Safety Statement issued March 13, 2025</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Otonabee Conservation has issued a Water Safety Statement in anticipation of the upcoming warm temperatures and expected rainfall this weekend. Residents should maintain safety precautions around all watercourses. However, flooding is not expected. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/watershed-safety-statement-issued-march-13-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/watershed-safety-statement-issued-march-13-2025/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 13 March 2025 16:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Water Safety Statement issued March 6, 2025</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This Watershed Conditions Statement is being issued by Otonabee Conservation to remind residents and visitors of the potential dangers that exist around bodies of water. Slippery, unstable streambanks and fast flowing, cold water temperatures create extremely hazardous conditions close to waterbodies and watercourses. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/water-safety-statement-issued-march-6-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/water-safety-statement-issued-march-6-2025/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 06 March 2025 15:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Otonabee Conservation Launches Campsite Bookings for 2025 Season</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Campers can now reserve their favorite campsite for this year at Otonabee Conservation&#x27;s three campgrounds: Warsaw Caves Conservation Area (CA), Beavermead Campground, and Lakefield Campground. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/otonabee-conservation-launches-campsite-bookings-for-2025-season/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/otonabee-conservation-launches-campsite-bookings-for-2025-season/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 03 March 2025 15:30:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Watershed eNewsletter - February 4, 2025</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/watershed-enewsletter-february-4-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/watershed-enewsletter-february-4-2025/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 04 February 2025 13:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Otonabee Conservation&#x2019;s AGM celebrated recipients of the Environmental Excellence Awards</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Otonabee Conservation&#x2019;s Annual General (AGM) meeting showcased water related programs and services, voted in the 2025 Chair and Vice Chair of the Board of Directors, and celebrated this year&#x2019;s recipients of the Environmental Excellence Awards. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/otonabee-conservation-s-agm-celebrated-recipients-of-the-environmental-excellence-awards/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/otonabee-conservation-s-agm-celebrated-recipients-of-the-environmental-excellence-awards/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 21 January 2025 16:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Flood Warning downgraded to Flood Watch</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Flood Warning issued for the Otonabee River on Thursday January 9th, 2025, has been downgraded to a FLOOD WATCH. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/expired-flood-warning-downgraded-to-flood-watch/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/expired-flood-warning-downgraded-to-flood-watch/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 14 January 2025 21:30:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New floodplain mapping study for the Byersville Creek sub-watershed</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Otonabee Conservation is inviting the public to review and provide feedback on the draft of its Floodplain Mapping study for the Byersville Creek area. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/new-floodplain-mapping-study-for-the-byersville-creek-sub-watershed/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/new-floodplain-mapping-study-for-the-byersville-creek-sub-watershed/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 13 January 2025 16:30:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Flood Warning issued January 9, 2025</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Flood Watch issued for the Otonabee River on Monday January 6th, 2025, is upgraded to a FLOOD WARNING. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/flood-warning-issued-january-9-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/flood-warning-issued-january-9-2025/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 09 January 2025 17:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>FLOOD WATCH Issued Monday, January 06, 2025</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A Flood Watch has been issued for municipalities along the Trent-Severn Waterway within the jurisdiction of Otonabee Conservation and, due to the potential for flooding because of frazil ice. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/flood-watch-january-06-2025-expired/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/flood-watch-january-06-2025-expired/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 06 January 2025 18:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Flood Watch Issued December 27, 2024</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This FLOOD WATCH is issued for all watercourses within the jurisdiction of Otonabee Region Conservation Authority, except the Trent-Severn Waterway. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/flood-watch-issued-december-27-2024-1-1/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/flood-watch-issued-december-27-2024-1-1/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 27 December 2024 18:30:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Otonabee Conservation announces new name for Conservation Area</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The former gravel pit within Otonabee-South Monaghan Township now has a new name, The Mikinaak Conservation Area. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/nov-25-2024-otonabee-conservation-announces-new-name-for-conservation-area/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/nov-25-2024-otonabee-conservation-announces-new-name-for-conservation-area/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 25 November 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Watershed Conditions Statement issued Tuesday September 24th</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Watershed Conditions Statement issued for all watercourses within the jurisdiction of Otonabee Conservation, except the Trent-Severn Waterway. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/watershed-conditions-statement-issued-tuesday-september-24th-expired/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/watershed-conditions-statement-issued-tuesday-september-24th-expired/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 24 September 2024 15:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Flood Watch Issued September 5, 2024</title>
                <description><![CDATA[On Friday and into Saturday, the region will experience localized pockets of heavier rain and/or moderate to strong thunderstorms embedded in the slow-moving storm. Heavy rain, falling in a short period of time, could result in nuisance to minor flooding in flood-prone areas, and water pooling on roads and in low-lying areas. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/flood-watch-expired-september-5-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/flood-watch-expired-september-5-2024/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 05 September 2024 07:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>FLOOD WATCH issued August 29th, 2024</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This FLOOD WATCH is issued for all watercourses within the Otonabee Conservation, except the Trent-Severn Waterway. During the Labour Day weekend, rainfall and thunderstorms could bring flood-inducing heavy downpours to the region. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/flood-watch-issued-has-expired/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/flood-watch-issued-has-expired/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 29 August 2024 07:15:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Water Safety Statement issued for all local watercourses August 16, 2024</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT is issued because of widespread rainfall events that may cause increased flow and water levels <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/water-safety-statement-expired-for-all-local-watercourses-august-16-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/water-safety-statement-expired-for-all-local-watercourses-august-16-2024/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 16 August 2024 07:30:00</pubDate>
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                <title>FLOOD WATCH - Issued August 8th, 2024</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/flood-watch-has-expired-issued-august-8th-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/flood-watch-has-expired-issued-august-8th-2024/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 08 August 2024 16:15:00</pubDate>
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                <title>FLOOD WATCH Issued Wednesday July 24, 2024</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Due to the potential for heavy rainfall, all watercourses within Otonabee Conservation jurisdiction may experience higher than normal water levels and flows. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/this-flood-message-has-expired-1/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/this-flood-message-has-expired-1/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 24 July 2024 17:30:00</pubDate>
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                <title>THIS FLOOD MESSAGE HAS EXPIRED - FLOOD WATCH July 16, 2024</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/this-flood-message-has-expired-2/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/this-flood-message-has-expired-2/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 16 July 2024 15:30:00</pubDate>
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                <title>THIS FLOOD MESSAGE HAS EXPIRED: Watershed Safety Bulletin Issued June 22, 2024</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The forecasted rainfall will create ponding in low lying areas, roadways, and higher than normal water levels and flows in all local watercourses. No flooding is expected. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/watershed-safety-bulletin-issued-june-22-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/watershed-safety-bulletin-issued-june-22-2024/</link>
                <pubDate>Sat, 22 June 2024 18:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Local youth plant 1,000 trees and shrubs</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Otonabee Conservation has partnered with several local schools and service groups to plant a variety of trees and shrubs around the Cedargrove Park stormwater management pond <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/cedargrove-tree-planting/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/cedargrove-tree-planting/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Siemens employees plant 100 trees and shrubs at Riverview Park and Zoo</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Employees from Siemens Canada in Peterborough planted 100 native trees and shrubs at the Riverview Park &amp; Zoo on May 22nd in partnership with Tree Canada and Otonabee Conservation. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/siemens-planting-at-rpz/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/siemens-planting-at-rpz/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Otonabee Conservation wins County of Peterborough Accessibility Award</title>
                <description><![CDATA[On May 16, at the annual Peterborough County Community Recognition Awards, Otonabee Conservation was awarded the Accessibility Recognition Award. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/county-of-peterborough-award/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/county-of-peterborough-award/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>THIS FLOOD MESSAGE HAS EXPIRED | Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety | May 2, 2024</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety message has been issued for the Trent Severn Waterway due to recent widespread rainfall events causing higher-than-normal water flows and levels that may be dangerous, but flooding is not expected. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/watershed-conditions-statement-water-safety-may-2-2024-1/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/watershed-conditions-statement-water-safety-may-2-2024-1/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 11:30:00</pubDate>
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                <title>THIS FLOOD MESSAGE HAS EXPIRED | Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety | April 26, 2024</title>
                <description><![CDATA[WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT &#x2013; WATER SAFETY issued for all area waterbodies and watercourses, including local rivers, streams, and creeks and the Trent-Severn Waterway. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/water-safety-statement-april-26-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/water-safety-statement-april-26-2024/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 26 April 2024 13:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Now Available - 2023 Annual Report &amp; Audited Financial Statements</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Otonabee Conservation released their 2023 Annual Report to the Watershed Community, at their board meeting on April 18th. The report highlights last year&#x2019;s accomplishments, thanks donors for their contributions, and gives supporters a better understanding of the Conservation Authority&#x2019;s impact. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/annual-report-financial-statements/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/annual-report-financial-statements/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 25 April 2024 11:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Spring Dam Operations Commence </title>
                <description><![CDATA[Otonabee Conservation staff are conducting spring dam operations including placing stop-logs into dams and installing warning buoys and buoy-lines upstream of Authority-owned dams. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/spring-dam-operations/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/spring-dam-operations/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 22 April 2024 13:45:00</pubDate>
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                <title>THIS FLOOD MESSAGE HAS EXPIRED | Flood Watch Issued For Trent Severn Waterway on April 15, 2024</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A Flood Watch has been issued to alert municipalities, residents, and businesses that flooding of the Kawartha Lakes from the Tri-lakes (Buckhorn Lake, Pigeon Lake and Chemong Lake) eastward to the Otonabee River, Rice Lake, and Trent River to Hastings is possible. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/flood-watch-issued-for-trent-severn-waterway-on-april-15-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/flood-watch-issued-for-trent-severn-waterway-on-april-15-2024/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 15 April 2024 02:15:00</pubDate>
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                <title>THIS FLOOD MESSAGE HAS EXPIRED | Water Safety Statement Issued April 2, 2024</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT &#x2013; WATER SAFETY has been issued on April 2, 2024 because expected rainfall events over the next 3 days will cause periods of higher-than-normal water flows/levels that may be dangerous. Flooding is not expected. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/water-safety-statement-issued-april-2-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/water-safety-statement-issued-april-2-2024/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 02 April 2024 11:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Changes to the laws governing Conservation Authorities </title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/changes-in-effect-april-1st/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/changes-in-effect-april-1st/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 28 March 2024 09:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>THIS FLOOD MESSAGE HAS EXPIRED | Water Safety - March 8, 2024</title>
                <description><![CDATA[WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT &#x2013; WATER SAFETY issued for Trent-Severn Waterway (TSW) for Kawartha Lakes, Otonabee River, Rice Lake and Trent River to Hastings and all Local Watercourses. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/water-safety-statement-issued-march-8-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/water-safety-statement-issued-march-8-2024/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 08 March 2024 13:40:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Campsite Reservations Are Now Open!</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/campsite-reservations-are-now-open/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/campsite-reservations-are-now-open/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 01 March 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Tree Seedling Sale opens online February 7th at 9:00am</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/tree-seedling-sale-opens-online-february-7th-at-900am/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/tree-seedling-sale-opens-online-february-7th-at-900am/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 06 February 2024 16:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>THIS FLOOD WATCH HAS EXPIRED - Flood Watch issued for local watercourses - January 24, 2024</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Issued:&#xA0; 12:15 p.m., Wednesday January 24, 2024. This FLOOD WATCH is issued to alert municipalities, residents, and businesses that flooding of local rivers, streams and creeks is possible. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/flood-watch-january-24-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/flood-watch-january-24-2024/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 24 January 2024 12:15:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Cheers to $1,750 raised for Jackson Creek Trail </title>
                <description><![CDATA[Bobcaygeon Brewing Company and McThirsty&#x2019;s Pint announced that the second edition of their &#x2018;Community Brew&#x2019; collaboration series raised $1751.50 in support of Otonabee Conservation&#x27;s Jackson Creek Trail. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/bobcaygeon-brewing-cheque-presentation/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/bobcaygeon-brewing-cheque-presentation/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 22 January 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Otonabee Conservation AGM celebrates 2023 successes and brings on new Chair and Vice Chair</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/agm-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/agm-2024/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 22 January 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>What is frazil ice?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Have you heard of frazil ice? Frazil ice is a kind of slush ice. Find out about how it can cause flooding in winter. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/what-is-frazil-ice-2/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/what-is-frazil-ice-2/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 15 January 2024 15:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>THIS FLOOD WATCH HAS EXPIRED - Flood Watch issued for Trent Severn Waterway - January 15, 2024</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A FLOOD WATCH has been issued for the Trent Severn Waterway to alert municipalities, residents, and businesses that floods are possible. Read the full Flood Watch message on our website. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/flood-watch-january-15-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/flood-watch-january-15-2024/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 15 January 2024 14:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>THIS STATEMENT HAS EXPIRED - Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety issued January 9, 2024</title>
                <description><![CDATA[WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT &#x2013; WATER SAFETY issued for all area waterbodies and watercourses in the Otonabee Region watershed <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/watershed-conditions-statement-water-safety-issued-january-9-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/watershed-conditions-statement-water-safety-issued-january-9-2024/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 09 January 2024 11:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>2024-2027 Draft Strategic Plan for Review/ Comment</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/2024-2027-draft-strategic-plan-for-review-comment/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/2024-2027-draft-strategic-plan-for-review-comment/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 03 January 2024 14:45:00</pubDate>
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                <title>100 For Harold Town Fundraising Campaign</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/100-for-harold-town-fundraising-campaign/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/100-for-harold-town-fundraising-campaign/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 30 November 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>1,577 trees and shrubs planted in 2023</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/1-577-trees-and-shrubs-planted-in-2023/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/1-577-trees-and-shrubs-planted-in-2023/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 09 November 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Fall Dam Drawdown 2023</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/fall-dam-drawdown-2023/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/fall-dam-drawdown-2023/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 26 October 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>93 trees planted at Heritage Park in City of Peterborough</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/93-trees-planted-at-heritage-park-in-city-of-peterborough/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/93-trees-planted-at-heritage-park-in-city-of-peterborough/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 20 October 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>2024 TD Tree Days event - September 21, 2024</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Otonabee Conservation worked with 59 volunteers to plant 300 trees and shrubs along the shoreline of the Otonabee River at the Riverview Park and Zoo. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/2024-td-tree-days-event/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/2024-td-tree-days-event/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 September 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>125 trees planted on National Tree Day</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/125-trees-planted-at-humane-society/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/125-trees-planted-at-humane-society/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 September 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>350 Trees &amp; Shrubs Planted at Harold Town C.A.</title>
                <description><![CDATA[On Saturday, September 16th, 50 volunteers planted 350 trees and shrubs at the Harold Town Conservation Area. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/350-trees-shrubs-planted-at-harold-town-ca/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/350-trees-shrubs-planted-at-harold-town-ca/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 19 September 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Celebrating National Forest Week | Sept. 17-23</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This year, National Forest Week is September 17-23 and National Tree Day is celebrated on Wednesday, September 20th. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/celebrating-national-forest-week-sept-17-23/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/celebrating-national-forest-week-sept-17-23/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 12 September 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Flood Warning Update April 14, 2025</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Flood Warning will remain in effect for the Trent-Severn Waterway, within the jurisdiction of Otonabee Conservation, as flooding of low-lying, flood-prone areas is occurring and expected to continue through next week. <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/flood-warning-update-april-14-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/flood-warning-update-april-14-2025/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 07 September 2023 18:30:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Road salt practices to protect the environment</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/reducing-the-impacts-of-road-salt-on-drinking-water-sources/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/reducing-the-impacts-of-road-salt-on-drinking-water-sources/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 07 September 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Safety in the woods during hunting season</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/safety-during-hunting-season/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/safety-during-hunting-season/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 07 September 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>World Turtle Day 2023</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/world-turtle-day-2023/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/world-turtle-day-2023/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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