Tag: Baxter Creek
Trent University Project Takes a Close Look at Baxter Creek
Early last month, Trent University Mariah Shaw and her supervising Professor Kaitlyn Fleming spent a Sunday afternoon investigating the microscopic wildlife in Baxter Creek known as “benthics”. This project is Mariah’s major research paper…
“Watershed Resiliency”: Baxter Creek Watershed Alliance’s Community Watershed Forum on Monday, September 25th, 2023
The Baxter Creek Watershed Alliance (BCWA) is finishing up preparations for our second Community Watershed Forum scheduled from 6:30 to 8:30 pm on Monday, September 25th, 2023 at the Millbrook Royal Canadian Legion at…
Baxter Creek Watershed Delegation to Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
On Friday, March 24th, 2023, a Board of Directors member delegation from Baxter Creek Watershed Alliance (BCWA) met with the Honorable David Piccini, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks along with his staff…
Many Organizations Help to Understand Our Watersheds
It was really nice to read the article on water quantity monitoring, “Keeping Track of Water Flows at Baxter Creek”, in the December issue of The Millbrook Times. After moving to Millbrook 15 years…
Keeping Track of Water Flows at Baxter Creek
Since 2005, Environment Canada has been monitoring the water in the portion of Baxter Creek that flows behind the old Millbrook Arena. Inside small metal box mounted on a pole beside the bridge is…
Baxter Creek Watershed Alliance Presentation Draws a Crowd
Some of us may take water for granted. Whether we get it from a well or a municipal pipe, there is a general understanding that our area is blessed with an abundant water supply.…
Baxter Creek Watershed Alliance – A Community Invitation!
Early settlers called the township known now as Cavan-Monaghan, “this green and pleasant land.” Since that time, an ever increasing number of people have discovered the charms of this special place. Newcomers and long-time…
ORCA Advises Level 2 Low Water
Rainfall continues to be in short supply across the Otonabee Region watershed, even after the slight downpours last weekend. As a result, the Otonabee Region Water Response Team has confirmed that Level 2 Low…