Otonabee Conservation
250 Milroy Drive K9H 7M9 Peterborough, ON, Canada

Planning on visiting a Conservation Area this long weekend? Be sure to review the services and activities that are available during the stay-at-home order before visiting one of our CAs or trails. https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/visiting-conservation/

Spring cleaning in #Peterborough? Did you know that many art supplies are considered hazardous waste? Never discard art paints, spray paint, or solvents down the drain, sewer, or trash #SourceWaterON #WaterWednesdays Check the City's website for disposal sites or collection information: https://ed.gr/dbp2g

With the extension of the provincial stay-at-home order, we will be delaying the opening of campgrounds until June 11, 2021. Complete refunds will be provided for those holding a reservation up to and including the evening of June 10th. Many of our trails are accessible for hiking, biking, birdwatching, and nature exploration. Keep your dog leashed at all times, pack out your own garbage, and remain physically distanced from those outside your household. Please visit our FAQs... page to find out more about accessing our Conservation Areas this spring. https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/faqs-coronavirus-pand/

Floods can happen at any time of year, almost anywhere in the Region. The potential for flood damage is high where there is development on low-lying, flood-prone lands. We watch for potential flood triggers, make flood forecasts, and issue flood messages during all seasons to help keep people and property safe from flood damages. Learn more about our Flood Forecasting and Warning program #ONFlood #CAsReduceRisk https://www.otonabeeconservation.com//water-pro/flooding/

Spending a lot of time in your backyard this past year and thinking about expanding its use? You’re not alone! The fastest way to get your required permit is to fill out an online Property Inquiry Form. Please be patient and give yourself lots of time Peterborough Chamber of Commerce, Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/development-and-pe//

Join us for our AGM on January 21st at 7pm. An evening online with special presentations including guest speaker, David Crombie, the annual Environmental Excellence Awards, Board of Director's nominations, and an annual review of our successes in 2020. Learn more and register today at: https://www.otonabeeconservation.com//annual-general-mee/

Whether they are in your basement or outside, home heating oil tanks that are no longer in use should be removed. Home heating oil contains many compounds that have the potential to contaminate drinking water supplies #WinterWednesdays #SourceWaterON #DrinkingWaterSources For more information about caring for your fuel tank, visit: https://www.otonabeeconservation.com//05/Fuel-June-2018.pdf

"A month after the province brought in controversial changes to the Conservation Authorities Act, it has put together a working group to implement the new rules, giving developers a key advisory role." https://www.thestar.com//developers-to-play-advisory-role-

We are currently in the process of assessing 31km of trails at our properties to identify and remove downed trees after the wind storm on Nov. 15th. If you see a downed tree while visiting our trails, we would be grateful if you could let us know in the comments section below so we can accelerate our efforts. Thank you!

MEDIA RELEASE - Province Tying CAs Up in Red Tape Repeal Schedule 6 What the Province is proposing to do through the changes in Schedule 6 significantly thre...atens the independent, watershed-based approach of Ontario’s conservation authorities that municipalities and others rely on to protect our natural resources and to steer development away from creating or exacerbating flooding and other natural hazards, Gavine said. This isn’t what you would expect a government to do in light of the growing and more complex climate change impacts we are experiencing. READ MORE: http://bit.ly/3nyoL5y #ConservationMatters #NaturalChampions See more

If you visit the Jackson Creek Trail, you may notice washouts along the trail and near some of the bridges. We have fenced some of these areas to keep visitors safe while accessing the trail. We are currently working to secure funding to undertake repairs and upgrades to the trail. For more information and updates, please visit: https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/repairs-to-jackson-cr/

UPDATE November 19, 2020 | Phone service at our Administrative Office has been restored. Thank you for your patience. _____________________________________________________________________ As of 4pm on Wednesday, November 18, we are without phone service at our Administrative Office. We hope to have this outage remedied by noon on Thursday, November 19. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you for your patience.

DID YOU KNOW? The Otonabee-Peterborough Source Protection Area includes 8 municipal wells that provide drinking water to residents from groundwater sources. The Clean Water Act and policies in the Trent Source Protection Plan help protect these municipal drinking water sources. Together, we all protect our sources of municipal drinking water Selwyn Township @CityPtbo @OSMTownship Township of Douro-Dummer @TrentHillsOnt Township of Cavan Monaghan Township of Asphodel-Norwood City of Kawartha Lakes Municipality of Trent Lakes North Kawartha Township of Havelock Belmont Methuen https://conservationontario.ca/co/source-water-protection/

Do you have questions about our planning and permitting roles? Did you know you can submit an online Property Inquiry Form with your questions? Visit our website to submit an online inquiry so we can help you understand how natural hazards may affect your property! The City of Peterborough, Selwyn Township, Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan, Township of Cavan Monaghan, Municipality of Trent Hills, City of Kawartha Lakes, Township of Asphodel-Norwood, Township of Douro-Dummer Find out more, here: https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/./apply-for-a-permit/

Now, we just need some snow!

Planning a fall getaway? If you want to stay a bit closer to home this year, then consider Beavermead Campground for the perfect fall camping trip. Beavermead is a great place to enjoy nature in the city and is only a 10-minute bike ride into downtown Peterborough, where you will find great food, shops, and patios all along the newly set up open air shopping and dining experience. Reserve your site online today: https://www.otonabeeconservation.com//beavermead-campgro/

We allow hunting on eight of our properties. It is important to note that during hunting season, many of our properties are still multi-use. Hunters should be aware that hikers and birdwatchers may be using these natural areas for recreation. Hikers and birdwatchers should be aware of our local hunting seasons and be prepared to walk safely in the woods. Here's how to be safe in the woods during hunting season: https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/safety-in-the-woods-/

Did you know that we own over 4,000 hectares of Conservation Lands in the Otonabee Region watershed? Our properties are governed by the Conservation Authority Act and Regulations. These regulations are what constitute the permitted and prohibited activities on our lands. Wondering what activities you can and cannot do at our Conservation Areas? Find out here: https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/camping-outdoor-recr/

This week, over 300 native trees and shrubs have been planted at the new Brock Mission men's shelter in The City of Peterborough. TD provided generous funding for this planting project as part of their commitment to supporting communities most vulnerable to the impacts of COVID-19. Mortlock Construction Inc. Lett Architects Inc. ... https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/otonabee-conservation/ See more

Planning a fall getaway? If you want to stay a bit closer to home this year, then consider Warsaw Caves Conservation Area for the perfect fall camping trip. Warsaw Caves provides the ultimate camping stay-cation with beautiful hiking trails, paddling opportunities, and the perfect getaway in nature nearby. Reserve your site online, today: https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/camping-outdoor-re//

It's the Thanksgiving long weekend - the perfect time to enjoy the beautiful fall colours! We have 11 conservation and wildlife areas throughout the Otonabee Region watershed for you to enjoy. Discover unique natural features and special places nearby in nature. Connect with our interactive map for locations, directions, and descriptions of the activities you can enjoy when you step into nature in our watershed. https://camaps.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html

If you're visiting Harold Town Conservation Area, please note that trees have come down in the recent wind storm. There is a tree across the trail at the midway point on Funyun and another tree across the trail on the upper section of Uptown. The Face and Porcupine Pie seem to be clear. Please take care while riding and hiking the trails until we can remove the fallen trees. If you're out on the trails and see more trees down, please post under comments to let others know. Thank you!

We are still making the rounds to our properties to remove fallen trees across our roads and trails. Thank you for your patience!

Ecoschools and green schoolyards help kids feel calm, positive and restored, resilient, and less stressed #StepIntoNature #HealthyHikes #ConservationAreas #OutdoorEducation https://www.childrenandnature.org//CNN_GSY_Report2016_Fina

Has the second wave of Covid-19 changed your plans for the Thanksgiving long weekend? Safely enjoy the beauty of the outdoors with a long weekend camping trip. Campsite are available at Warsaw Caves Conservation Area and Beavermead Campground. Plan your fall family camping trip today! https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/camping-outdoor-recre/

Natural areas promote child-directed free play that is imaginative, constructive, sensory-rich and cooperative #StepIntoNature #HealthyHikes #ConservationAreas #OutdoorEducation https://www.gse.harvard.edu/ne//18/06/summertime-playtime

Why do kids need to connect with nature? Learning in nature can foster increased physical activity and support improved relationship skills #StepIntoNature #HealthyHikes #ConservationAreas #OutdoorEducation Find out more here: https://childmind.org//why-kids-need-to-spend-time-in-na/

Learning in natural environments can boost performance, creativity, critical thinking and help children focus their attention #StepIntoNature #HealthyHikes #ConservationAreas #OutdoorEducation https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases//03/190312123754.htm

Today we planted 78 native trees and shrubs with Siemens Canada in Peterborough with funding from Tree Canada / Arbres Canada. This was the first of many planting events being held this fall. Read more about this community partnership that will increase species diversity at the Siemen's site and enhance habitat for local wildlife: https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/siemens-planting-2020/

Time in nature during childhood and role models who care for nature are the two biggest factors that contribute to environmental stewardship in adulthood #StepIntoNature #HealthyHikes #ConservationAreas #OutdoorEducation https://www.ganaraskaforestcentre.ca/value-outdoor-educat/