The latest set of Conservation Authority Watershed Report Cards were released across the province on March 22nd to coincide with World Water Day. Every five years, Conservation Authorities report on four resource categories: surface water quality, forest conditions, groundwater quality, and wetland cover. The 2023 Otonabee Conservation Report indicates that… Continue reading
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 Sebastian Bonham-Carter, Manager of Appointments and Stakeholder Relations from the Minister’s Office. Representing BCWA was Chris… Continue reading
In March 2022, the Township of Cavan Monaghan launched an update to the 2011 Parks and Recreation Master Plan which included an examination of existing facilities such as the old Millbrook Arena as well as the remaining land just west of the new Cavan Monaghan Community Centre. Dubbed “Vision 2035,”… Continue reading
This popular event is one of the highlights of the season when the community gathers around the Mill pond to celebrate the arrival of spring. Hosted by the Millbrook Lions Club in partnership with Trout Unlimited, last year the event drew more than 250 registrants. The group is preparing for… Continue reading
Are you eagerly anticipating getting out of the house to enjoy the warmer weather, the song of the birds, the beauty of the colourful gardens, and the fragrance of fresh cut grass? Our patios and decks are the perfect place to extend our living space. It’s time to open those… Continue reading
Natural green infrastructure is becoming a key mechanism in urban planning. It reduces pollutants and excess stormwater from being released directly into the environment especially into our Baxter Creek. While it is called “natural”, green infrastructure is really any human-made landscape feature that reduces pollutants or water runoff from rain… Continue reading
Otonabee Conservation is once again encouraging landowners in the Otonabee Region Watershed to enhance their property and mitigate climate change by planting trees. Each year, Otonabee Conservation offers a wide selection of native tree and shrub species for landowners to purchase through its Tree Seedling Sales Program. This year’s program… Continue reading
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 ago, I remember noticing the station booth located next to the Distillery Street Bridge and looking… Continue reading
