Youth Environmental Bursary
Are you a high school student, or do you know somebody, who is considering post secondary education in environmental or conservation related studies? Kawartha Conservation staff are providing a bursary of $500 each year to a graduating high school student. Click here for details.
The deadline to apply is May 31, 2012. |
Recent reports and documents
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New strategic plan gives focus
 With a new set of strategic goals, we now have a clear path to achieve our vision of "A sustainable watershed with clean and abundant water and natural resources assured for future generations."
We recently completed our 2012 to 2016 Strategic Plan after consulting with dozens of stakeholders from across the region over the past year.
Click here to download the plan (PDF, 2.7 MB).
In addition to our goals, our strategic actions place emphasis on protecting our lakes and water resources, partnering with the agricultural community to advance stewardship, and developing watershed science. |
Invasive plant spreads in Ken Reid Conservation Area
Help needed at Garlic Mustard pull on Thursday
 The weather is looking up for a Garlic Mustard pull being hosted by the Invading Species Awareness Program.
Thursday, May 17
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ken Reid Conservation Area 277 Kenrei Rd., Lindsay
We'll be tackling a patch that we pulled last spring, and a new patch that has sprouted nearby.
If you'd like to help out, please register by contacting Fraser Smith at fraser_smith@ofah.org or 705.748.6324 ext. 234.
Experts will be on hand from the Invading Species Awareness Program, Ontario Invasive Plants Council, and Victoria Stewardship Council. They will give lessons on proper weed removal, and provide a forestry tour after the pull for those who are interested.
We will meet in the main public parking area across from the Kawartha Conservation Administrative Centre. Lunch is not provided, but there will be snacks, drinks, educational resources, gloves, and other required equipment. Please dress for working in the outdoors and appropriately for the weather.
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Rain barrels available for $60
Scugog Connections is now taking orders for rain barrels that will be available for pickup on Saturday, June 2 at the Port Perry Farmers Market between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Proceeds will support Scugog Connections, which implements actions and recommendations in the Lake Scugog Environmental Management Plan. Please pay online, or place an order in advance and provide cash upon delivery, at RainBarrel.ca/DSA  Each rain barrel is equipped with a mosquito and leaf debris filter basket, an overflow hose, an outlet to join rain barrels together in series, and a spigot at the bottom which can be connected to a standard garden hose. They are available in three colours including grey, terracotta, and black.
For more information, contact Carlie at Scugog Connections at 905.985.3279 or carlie@sustain-ability.ca. Click here for more about managing rainwater runoff. |
Water festival returning this fall
The Haliburton-Muskoka-Kawartha Children's Water Festival is returning to the Kinark Outdoor Centre near Minden on October 1 & 2. Hundreds of students in grades 4 and 6 from across the region have already signed up.
Festival coordinators presented the new Teacher's Resource Guide to 32 elementary schools from across the Trillium Lakelands District School Board on May 10 during the TLDSB Earth EcoSummit. The guide provides teacher's with water based projects and extends the water festival experience into the classroom. Click here for a link to the guide and more about the festival. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Click here. Kawartha Conservation has been a festival partner since 2005. |
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