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UPDATE: The blockage was removed by the MNR/Parks Canada last night (March 20), water is flowing normally and the flood risk at the Kinmount Dam has been mitigated.

Kawartha Lakes - Kawartha Conservation has issued a Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety, effective Wednesday March 19, 2025 through to noon on Friday March 21, 2025.

Kawartha Conservation Watershed
Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety
Date: Wednesday March 19, 2025
Time: 3pm

Kawartha Lakes – Following a winter of historic snowfall, Kawartha Lakes is gearing up for potential spring flooding. As snow melts, some areas are prone to high water levels, and residents in flood-prone zones are encouraged to prepare.

The City of Kawartha Lakes has completed the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) Update that incorporates updated population and employment forecasts to guide the enhancement of a multi-modal transportation network to the year 2051. The TMP will serve as a road map for short-range, medium-range, and long-range transportation infrastructure investments. It will guide how we: