Environment

Local firefighter questions flood preparedness decision by city

Burnt River grapples with flooding as Ford slashes funding

Flooding in the Burnt River and Fenelon Falls area continues, as sandbags are filled for resident pickup at the Burnt… Continue reading “Burnt River grapples with flooding as Ford slashes funding”

Join in for #trashtag day to clean up City

The City of Kawartha Lakes and its partners Toward  Balance Support Network, City of Kawartha Lakes Environmental Advisory Committee and… Continue reading “Join in for #trashtag day to clean up City”

Blame it on the rain: Flood Outlook

A Watershed Conditions Statement: Flood Outlook is in effect for Kawartha Lakes. A strong low pressure system is predicted to… Continue reading “Blame it on the rain: Flood Outlook”

On the Owl Prowl at Ken Reid Conservation

The first rule of Owl Prowl is: You do not talk — about Owl Prowl or anything else — when… Continue reading “On the Owl Prowl at Ken Reid Conservation”

Be pollinator friendly: Free event in October

Celebrate Earth Week in Kawartha Lakes

Taking care of the environment, being responsible with resources, reducing our footprint and keeping our lakes and rivers clean are… Continue reading “Celebrate Earth Week in Kawartha Lakes”

Wanted: Environmental hero kids

Attention students — do you live in Kawartha Lakes? Do you have a passion for helping the environment? Kawartha Lakes… Continue reading “Wanted: Environmental hero kids”

Permaculture: A better approach to gardening for your health, wealth, and environment

If you want to be an environmentally conscious gardener or homeowner, it may be worth considering an alternative method to… Continue reading “Permaculture: A better approach to gardening for your health, wealth, and environment”