Kawartha Conservation has launched a five-year Lake Health Monitoring Project to assess and protect the ecological health of 11 key lakes in the Kawartha watershed. Running from 2025 to 2029, the program will track indicators like water quality, aquatic plants, and shoreline conditions. Starting with five lakes in 2025, the rotating schedule allows for in-depth monitoring over time. The data collected will support long-term lake stewardship, planning, and informed decision-making to protect freshwater resources for the future.

Kawartha Conservation is highlighting the importance of pollinators like bees and butterflies ahead of National Pollinator Week (June 17–23). Through free Healthy Garden Guides and on-the-ground support for farmers, the organization is helping residents and landowners create pollinator-friendly spaces across the watershed. From gardens to farms, every action - big or small - can support pollinator health, biodiversity, and food systems in the Kawarthas.