Otonabee Watershed

• Otonabee Conservation issues flood watch for Peterborough area with heavy rain expected

  Otonabee Conservation says rainfall amounts more than 50 mm could lead to localized flooding, especially if heavy downpours and/or thunderstorms occur.

  Weather

  Oct 15, 2021
  
• Authorities warn Otonabee Region watershed in Peterborough area nears possible drought this spring

  On Monday, the Otonabee Conservation noted that unlike most years, the 2021 freshet —  when temperatures trigger significant meltwater run-off — was one month earlier than normal.

  Environment

  Apr 26, 2021
  
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• Flood watch extended for Peterborough and area within Otonabee Region watershed

  A flood watch issued earlier this week for the Trent-Severn Waterway has been extended for all municipalities within the Otonabee watershed, authorities announced Thursday.

  Environment

  Mar 25, 2021
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• Water safety statement issued for Peterborough area but flooding not expected

  Milder temperatures this week will increase waterflows in the Otonabee watershed, however, flooding is not expected.

  Environment

  Mar 9, 2021
• Otonabee Conservation urges Peterborough-area residents to reduce water consumption by 20%

  Otonabee Conservation has declared a Level 2 low water condition, meaning residents are being asked to voluntarily reduce their water consumption by 20 per cent.

  Environment

  Jul 8, 2020