You may have noticed recently that we have a new logo. In 2013, we undertook a review of the Kawartha Conservation brand to determine if it is conveying who we are and what we do, and if it is consistent with our new corporate strategic plan. As a result, some changes have been made that we are sure you will like.

The updated Kawartha Conservation logo reflects our vision of a sustainable watershed with clean and abundant water, and natural resources assured for future generations. 

We have added the landscape to emphasize the important relationships between the land, shorelines, and water quality and quantity, while the blue and green are consistent with Conservation Ontario's colours, connecting us to the network of 36 conservation authorities across the province. Our new tag line--discover, protect, restore--highlights our key strategic goals, while inviting you to become a partner in conservation.

Chris Appleton - Chairing the Community Advisory Panel for lake management planning in the Kawarthas from 2010 to 2013.

Lindsay Collegiate and Vocational Institute Gold Star Construction Program - Contributing to the construction of a 250 metre boardwalk in Pigeon River Headwaters Conservation Area.

Buckeye Marine - Supporting the purchase of a boat and motor that is assisting with lake management planning and environmental monitoring activities on lakes across the Kawarthas.

During a keynote address at our AGM on Jan. 22, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario Gord Miller underscored key environmental challenges in our region that include:

• Managing the amount of excess soils being shipped to the Kawarthas from Toronto, and the need to shift the responsibility for managing the whole process to those who generate the excess soils;
• The need to manage phosphorus by reducing, reusing, and recycling it, rather than introducing more into the environment through fertilizer use; and
• The need to adapt to higher intensity weather events due to climate change which is resulting in more flooding.

 

 

In a rapid-fire slide presentation, our CAO, Rob Messervey, gave an overview of our activities in 2013 during our AGM on Jan. 22.

Keep an eye on our website for summer positions, that will include two Stewardship Technical Assistants, a Conservation Areas Assistant, and two Environmental Field Technicians.