Expired | Flood Watch | March 29, 2023

This Flood Watch is no longer active. Message # 2023-11  Issued:  1:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 29, 2023  Subject:  FLOOD WATCH – issued for all area waterbodies and watercourses   Issued to: Municipalities of Selwyn, Douro-Dummer, Asphodel-Norwood, Otonabee-South Monaghan, Cavan Monaghan, City of Kawartha Lakes, City of Peterborough and Trent Hills, and Otonabee Conservation’s other partners… Read More >

Expired | Water Safety Statement | March 27, 2023

This flood message is no longer active. Message #2023-10 Issued: 1:30 p.m., Monday, March 27, 2023  WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – WATER SAFETY issued for all area waterbodies and watercourses.   ISSUED TO: Municipalities bordering the Kawartha Lakes from Young’s Point to Lakefield, the Otonabee River, Rice Lake, and the Trent River to Hastings (Selwyn, Douro-Dummer, Otonabee-South… Read More >

Community Brew in support of Jackson Creek Trail

Bobcaygeon Brewing Company launches their second Community Brew in support of Otonabee Conservation Bobcaygeon Brewing Company and McThirsty’s Pint are proud to announce the launch the newest edition of their ‘Community Brew’ collaboration series in support of local organizations within the Peterborough community. For the second beer in the series, they are happy to be… Read More >

EXPIRED | Flood Watch Update | March 23, 2023

This flood message is no longer active. Message # 2023-09 Issued:  11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 23, 2023 Subject:  FLOOD WATCH UPDATE – issued for Local Watercourses Issued to: Municipalities of Selwyn, Douro-Dummer, Asphodel-Norwood, Otonabee-South Monaghan, Cavan Monaghan, City of Kawartha Lakes, City of Peterborough and Trent Hills, and Otonabee Conservation’s other partners in flood emergency… Read More >

Watershed Report Card 2023

Otonabee Conservation releases 2023 Watershed Report Card along with 36 Conservation Authorities as part of Provincial Watershed Checkup The latest set of Conservation Authority Watershed Report Cards are being released today across the province. The 2023 Otonabee Conservation Report indicates that the state of natural resources in the local watershed region, including surface water quality… Read More >

EXPIRED – Flood Watch | March 20, 2023

This Flood Watch is no longer active. Message # 2023-08 Issued:  3:30 p.m., Monday March 20, 2023 Subject:  FLOOD WATCH – issued for Local Watercourses Issued to: Municipalities of Selwyn, Douro-Dummer, Asphodel-Norwood, Otonabee-South Monaghan, Cavan Monaghan, City of Kawartha Lakes, City of Peterborough and Trent Hills, and Otonabee Conservation’s other partners in flood emergency management. … Read More >

Drinking Water Source Protection

Local Water Committee Seeking New Member Local Conservation Authorities are looking for an individual who is interested in being a part of a local multi-stakeholder water committee. The Trent Conservation Coalition Source Protection Committee currently has a vacancy for a person who can represent the Environmental Non-Government Sector. The Committee is made up of local… Read More >

Spring Water Awareness Program 2023

Otonabee Conservation offers Spring Water Awareness children’s program resources for parents to help keep children safe during the Spring melt. Each year, Otonabee Conservation partners with Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to offer the Spring Water Awareness Program (SWAP) to local schools. The program helps children understand and recognize the dangers around creeks, streams, and rivers… Read More >

NEW Thompson Creek Floodplain Maps

Otonabee Conservation releases new floodplain mapping study for the Thompson Creek sub-watershed Otonabee Conservation has undertaken extensive floodplain mapping projects in seven high priority areas within the Otonabee Region watershed and is now releasing mapping for the eighth study area, the Thompson Creek subwatershed, which is located in the City of Peterborough’s North end between… Read More >