Workshop:
Septic systems, wells, and shoreline ecology
Thurs., Oct. 13 6:30 to 9 p.m. Seagrave Club House,
53 Coryell Street See a map Free Click here for details |
Workshop:
Landowner's guide to ponds
Thurs., Oct. 20
7 to 9:30 p.m.
Nestleton Community Centre
3971 Highway 7A
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Free
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Click to win a book!
You will automatically be entered to win Two Billion Trees and Counting when you "like" the Sturgeon Lake Management Plan page on Facebook.
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The draw will be held on November 30, 2011. Everyone who has "liked" the page by 10 a.m. that day will be entered into the draw.
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Draft planning and regulation policies available for review and comment until Oct. 9
We are updating our watershed planning and regulation policies to align with the Development, Interference with Wetlands, and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses regulation (O. Reg. 182/06) and changes in provincial legislation and land use planning policies, such as the Oak Ridges Moraine Act/Plan, Greenbelt Act, and municipal Official Plans.
The policies are part of the draft Watershed Plan Review and Regulation Policies Manual. Click here to download and comment on the Manual.
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We regulate development in natural hazard and flood plain areas, such as shorelines. We also provide input to watershed municipalities on land use policies and development applications.
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The updated policies will help us provide the best service possible to our watershed municipalities and residents by describing our roles and responsibilities regarding development and planning.
Kawartha Conservation has a mandate to protect people and their property against natural hazards, and regulate activities that could impact floodplains, shorelines, wetlands, watercourses, and unstable slopes and soils. (See more about our planning and regulations services). The policies help us meet these objectives by providing an evaluation, assessment and decision-making tool for reviewing and providing advice to watershed municipalities on land use policies and development applications, and for issuing permits under the Conservation Authorities Act (section 28), Ontario Regulation 182/06.
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Learn about shoreline protection at planting events on Sturgeon Lake
If you've ever wondered about protecting your shoreline with native plants, or just have an interest in protecting local lakes and rivers, you will have an opportunity to learn more during two shoreline planting events.
Lindsay's Rivera Park
Sat. Oct. 1., 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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Bobcaygeon's Riverview Park
Sat. Oct. 1, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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Volunteers will be involved with planting native grasses to create shoreline buffers. These buffers will help prevent shoreline erosion, protect water quality by using nutrients before they enter the water, and deter Canada Geese in municipal parks, while contributing to the health of t he Scugog River and Sturgeon Lake. This event is part of the 'early actions' taking place under the Sturgeon Lake Management Plan, supported by the City of Kawartha Lakes.
By participating, you will have an opportunity to learn about different types of native plants that are suitable for shorelines on the Scugog River and around Sturgeon Lake, planting techniques, and shoreline buffer design. You will also have a chance to win native plants for your own property.
For more information and to register, visit www.kawarthaconservation.com/events, or call 705.328.2271 ext. 238. |
Still time to submit photos and win!
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