Springs in South Central Ontario 2009-2014

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Apr 292014
 
April 2, 2009

Kawartha Conservation sent us comparative spring satellite images of interest, confirming the kind of winter we had in the Kawartha Lakes/Quinte region 2014 compared to years past!

April 2, 2009

April 2, 2009

March 31, 2010

March 31, 2010

March 30, 2011

March 30, 2011

March 28, 2012

March 28, 2012

April 4, 2013

April 4, 2013

March 26, 2014

March 26, 2014: Visual proof that this winter was long and bad!

Kawartha Conservation are a watershed-based, non-profit organization established in 1979 under the Ontario Conservation Authorities Act.

Their focus is outstanding water quality and quantity management, supported by healthy landscapes through planning, stewardship, and science. Check out their website: KawarthaConservation.com

Trent Lakes taxes up 3.68% — Lakefield Herald

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Apr 042014
 

“The Municipality of Trent Lakes tabled its budget at the Tuesday afternoon council meeting.

The municipal budget for 2014 is pegged at $11,000,468.10 which is an increase of $381,279 over the 2013 budget of $10,619,189.51. The actual figures for the 2013 fiscal year were $10,443,679.53 which means Trent Lakes was actually $175,510 under budget.

The 2014 municipal tax levy will be $7,287,021.51 which is a 3.84 per cent increase over the 2013 levy which stood at $7,017,216.89.”

READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE

SEE ALSO: $633K BILL FOR LOCAL COUNCILS

Lakefield Herald

Mar 312014
 
Proposed quarry

Proposed quarry and concrete plant near Bobcaygeon sparks controversy

“The possibility that dozens of gravel trucks could roll through Bobcaygeon if quarry opens has residents watching what’s going on next door

Proposed quarry and concrete plant near Bobcaygeon sparks controversy Becki Jory, who lives on Ledge Road near the proposed quarry in Galway-Cavendish-Harvey Township, says the operation will also impact Bobcaygeon’s roads and bridges. She submitted this aerial photo of the site. Kawartha Lakes This Week By Mary Riley BOBCAYGEON — The fact that 2014 is a municipal election year was not lost on the dozens of people who showed up in Bobcagyeon to learn more about a new quarry that, when licensed, will have a gravel truck running on Kawartha Lakes Road 36 every three minutes.

And, that is only in Phase 1 of its operation.”

READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE

Quarry near Bobcaygeon has residents taking notice — MyKawartha.com

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Mar 312014
 
Proposed quarry
Proposed quarry

Proposed quarry and concrete plant near Bobcaygeon sparks controversy

“The possibility that dozens of gravel trucks could roll through Bobcaygeon if quarry opens has residents watching what’s going on next door

Proposed quarry and concrete plant near Bobcaygeon sparks controversy Becki Jory, who lives on Ledge Road near the proposed quarry in Galway-Cavendish-Harvey Township, says the operation will also impact Bobcaygeon’s roads and bridges. She submitted this aerial photo of the site. Kawartha Lakes This Week By Mary Riley BOBCAYGEON — The fact that 2014 is a municipal election year was not lost on the dozens of people who showed up in Bobcagyeon to learn more about a new quarry that, when licensed, will have a gravel truck running on Kawartha Lakes Road 36 every three minutes.

And, that is only in Phase 1 of its operation.”

READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE

MyKawartha.com

MyKawartha.com

Waterway services could expand – Belleville Intelligencer

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Mar 112014
 
Trent Severn Waterway

Belleville Intelligencer

Belleville Intelligencer

“There’s a good chance boaters could see expanded services on the Trent-Severn Waterway this summer.

With about 70 days left before the opening of the 2014 boating season, federal officials will be looking at ways to increase hours of operation and eliminate what are dubbed ‘roving crews’ that race from lock-to-lock.

“It’s a very positive development,” said Quinte West Mayor John Williams, following Wednesday’s meeting in Ottawa with federal Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq.

Officials are looking at ways to extending weekday schedules by one hour, and adding 1.5 hours a day to the weekend schedule….”

READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE

Quarry Impact Slideshow

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Nov 012013
 

A brief slideshow highlighting some of the impacts of the Dewdney Mountain Farms potential quarry.

This proposed quarry threatens the peace and quiet that many of us enjoy on a regular basis.

The proposed quarry will be 180m from Provincially Significant Wetland. It is not taken into consideration as it is 60 metres out of the assessment area.

Who is protecting our water, land, air, nature and our way of life?

Download the slideshow.


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The Land Between Documentary Airs on TVO

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Sep 082013
 
The Land Between

Watch the visually stunning 3-part series that tells the story of the changing relationships of peoples with this landscape- from the First Nations, to First Settlers bringing us to today’s ways in which we value the land and the challenges we face to steward this important region.

To purchase your copy of the DVD visit the Land Between store. http://www.thelandbetween.ca/store.asp

If you are showcasing the documentary in your community, we would like to be involved! We will provide expert presenters and DVDs for sale at the event. Contact us at tlb@thelandbetween.ca or call 705-457-4838.

The Land Between Documentary Series Trailer


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