Environment

Bethany woman to represent Green Party here in October federal election

Bethany woman to represent Green Party here in October federal election

A 21-year-old Carleton University student and Bethany resident, Elizabeth Fraser, will represent the Green Party of Canada for Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes… Continue reading “Bethany woman to represent Green Party here in October federal election”

Carden Alvar Nature Photography a fantastic opportunity for nature lovers

As the City of Kawartha Lakes defines it, experiential tourism is a form of travel in which the visitor goes… Continue reading “Carden Alvar Nature Photography a fantastic opportunity for nature lovers”

Norland forester plants one millionth tree

A Norland area forester has planted her 1,000,000th tree on a property near Norland in May. Eleanor Reed has been… Continue reading “Norland forester plants one millionth tree”

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

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”