Environment

Snowiest January this century in Kawartha Lakes
The 113 cm of accumulation has kept shovels busy
After the warmest fall on record in Ontario, very little snow in November, and only an average accumulation in December,… Continue reading “Snowiest January this century in Kawartha Lakes”

Council moves forward with climate change strategy
By a vote of 4-2, council supported an application to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Local Leadership for Climate… Continue reading “Council moves forward with climate change strategy”

Here comes the sun
Cool Tips for a Hot Planet
It brightens our days, lifts us out of gloom and gives us a hit of vitamin D. What’s not to… Continue reading “Here comes the sun”

What about China?
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As I write this, my daughter is enjoying a vacation near the pristine north beach of Haida Gwaii off the… Continue reading “What about China?”

Kawartha Land Trust receives $141K investment from Greenbelt Foundation to care for forests and tallgrass prairie
As the year comes to a close, Kawartha Land Trust (KLT) and the Greenbelt Foundation are pleased to announce a… Continue reading “Kawartha Land Trust receives $141K investment from Greenbelt Foundation to care for forests and tallgrass prairie”

Kawartha Conservation looking for feedback on Conservation Areas
Kawartha Conservation invites the community to review and provide feedback on the Draft Conservation Areas Strategy, a comprehensive plan that will… Continue reading “Kawartha Conservation looking for feedback on Conservation Areas”

A Stitch in Time
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A stitch in time saves nine. That saying’s been around since the 1700s. Mend a rip now with one stitch before… Continue reading “A Stitch in Time”