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At the 2026 Peterborough Children’s Water Festival, students learn about healthy watersheds and water quality at the Otonabee Conservation activity station.
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DYK that lawn fertilizers often go with the flow and can contaminate drinking water sources? Try natural alternatives like mulched leaves and aeration to keep your lawn green and healthy. For more tips: bit.ly/4asoTwp
#DrinkingWaterSources
#WaterWednesdays
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Thank you for voting!
Warsaw Caves and Beavermead Campground were both recognized in the #CommunityVotes in the Campgrounds and RV Parks category!
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The Otonabee-Peterborough Source Protection Area is 1 of 5 source protection areas in the Trent Conservation Coalition Source Protection Region.
Explore the Otonabee-Peterborough Source Protection Area Map here: otonabeeconservation.com/wat…
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DYK that a Drinking Water Protection Zone is an area around municipal drinking water sources where protective measures reduce contamination risks? For more tips, click here: bit.ly/3BcsHA5
#WaterWednesdays
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Otonabee Conservation monitors water quality by collecting benthic samples throughout the Otonabee Region as part of our Watershed Health Monitoring Program. They are indicators of long-term water quality. Read more here: otonabeeconservation.com/wat….
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FLOOD WATCH and WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – WATER SAFETY messages remain in effect
Read the full release here: otonabeeconservation.com/new…
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Stay informed. Stay Prepared. For Emergency Preparedness Week subscribe for flood messages as soon as they are issued.
Subscribe here: otonabeeconservation.com/sub…
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The Trent Severn-Waterway flood status has been downgraded to a FLOOD WATCH
Water levels and flows, while still elevated, are now receding along Trent-Severn Waterway within the jurisdiction of Otonabee Conservation.
Read full release here: otonabeeconservation.com/new…
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Otonabee Conservation retweeted
Apr 27
Loons are on the move!
Common loons (Gavia immer) are embarking on their spring migration. Spring migration begins in March and stretches through June, with the peak activity usually occurring in April.
Loons typically return to the same breeding lake year after year. Have you ever spotted loons on your lake?
#loon #wildlife #water #canada
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Otonabee Conservation is pleased to announce that it will be taking over the management and operations of the Peterborough Marina from the City of Peterborough, marking a new chapter in a longstanding and collaborative relationship.
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Otonabee Conservation released their 2025 Annual Report to the Watershed Community, at their board meeting on April 16th.
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FLOOD WARNING - has been extended for the Trent-Severn Waterway in the jurisdiction of Otonabee Conservation
Read full release here: otonabeeconservation.com/new…
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Otonabee Conservation retweeted
Apr 20
Healthy soil, healthy future 🌱 During National Soil Conservation Week, we recognize the vital role Conservation Authorities play in protecting our land and water. From managing watersheds to preventing erosion, their work supports resilient ecosystems and communities.
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Otonabee Conservation retweeted
Apr 20
Dive into the fascinating world of #dragonflies!
👉 blog.ontarioparks.ca/dragonf…
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FLOOD WATCH – has been issued for local watercourses within the jurisdiction of Otonabee Conservation
Flood Warning - has been extended for the Trent-Severn Waterway in the jurisdiction of Otonabee Conservation
Read full release here:
otonabeeconservation.com/new…
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A Flood Watch for the Trent-Severn Waterway within the jurisdiction of Otonabee Conservation has been upgraded to a FLOOD WARNING. Read the full release here: otonabeeconservation.com/new…
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A FLOOD WATCH is in effect for the Trent-Severn Waterway within the Otonabee region.
A WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – WATER SAFETY is in effect for local watercourses.
See full release here: otonabeeconservation.com/new…
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Applications are now being accepted for a Commercial/Industrial representative to join the Source Protection Committee.
Deadline is April 30, 2026
For more information: trentsourceprotection.on.ca/
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