Environmental Monitoring Strategy

Kawartha Conservation’s Environmental Monitoring Strategy is a forward-looking, 10-year roadmap (2022-2032) designed to guide the organization’s environmental monitoring efforts and investments. Aligned with our corporate strategic plan, this strategy ensures the ongoing health of the watershed, enhances data-driven decision-making, and fosters collaboration with community partners, municipalities, and First Nations. By providing accurate, real-time data, the strategy supports evidence-based policy development, watershed health, and sustainable management practices.

Developed through an extensive review of current programs and input from a diverse range of stakeholders, the strategy emphasizes innovation, efficiency, and accessibility. It outlines key objectives such as integrating advanced technology, expanding monitoring networks to fill data gaps, and providing transparent, open data for the community. These initiatives aim to address pressing environmental challenges, including climate change, water quality, and land use changes.

This strategy is a vital tool in Kawartha Conservation’s mission to protect natural resources, support local economies, and ensure the resilience of the Kawartha watershed for future generations. By investing in robust monitoring programs, we are committed to enhancing watershed sustainability and empowering communities with the knowledge to make informed environmental decisions.