Environment
Environmental Youth Hero Award recipients recognized
During the week of June 24, Kawartha Lakes Environmental Advisory Committee recognized students across the municipality for their exemplary efforts… Continue reading “Environmental Youth Hero Award recipients recognized”
Contaminated brownfields: Time to clean up our ugly past
We have all driven or walked past them — the empty lots, both big and small, that have sat undeveloped… Continue reading “Contaminated brownfields: Time to clean up our ugly past”
Incentive grant program launches to improve surface water quality
A new program has launched in the City of Kawartha Lakes to provide incentive funding for landowners and community groups… Continue reading “Incentive grant program launches to improve surface water quality”
Going green: Momentum builds for environmental action
Earth Hour was on March 30. Earth Day was April 22. Earth Week was April 21-27. But ask Pat Warren,… Continue reading “Going green: Momentum builds for environmental action”
Water: How farmers meet the challenge of too little, too much
Farmers have been concerned about water issues for as long as human beings have been growing crops. From the irrigation… Continue reading “Water: How farmers meet the challenge of too little, too much”
Grading the health of our waterways with local experts
Why are the City of Kawartha Lakes waterways important? The City’s “Integrated Community Sustainability Plan” asks and answers the question…. Continue reading “Grading the health of our waterways with local experts”
Dandelion days: What will you have to drink?
It was a warm spring day at our food co-op as we ran the annual plant exchange. Gardeners with overflowing… Continue reading “Dandelion days: What will you have to drink?”
