Water Management Advisory Council
A good article in the Haliburton County Voice (Mar 18, 2010 issue) on the TSW Water Management Advisory Council:
http://cewf.typepad.com/2010_03_18_County_Voice_re_TSW_AC.pdf
Happy World Water Day!
March 22, 2010 is World Water Day. Water is clearly a subject close to the hearts of all CEWF members, so raise a glass of good old H2O (non-bottled, of course), and reflect a bit on its fundamental importance – from the UN, "Dirty water is killing more people than wars and other violence".
Some articles of interest:
Where’s the water…?
We have received several inquiries from members who have been observing their lake levels and/or monitoring the TSW web site – the water levels throughout the TSW reservoir lakes are at the lower end of their historical ranges. And we all know how unusual the weather has been: http://cewf.typepad.com/Wacky_winter.doc
We asked Dave Ness of the TSW […]
CEWF Newsletter – Spring 2010
Today's the day! Yes, at 1:32 PM EDT we experience the vernal equinox, as the sun crosses the equater. Spring has arrived in the northern hemisphere, and so has our CEWF Spring Newsletter. There is a lot is happening – read all about it, and get caught up:
http://cewf.typepad.com/CEWF_NewsLetter_Spring_2010.pdf
Now, come on summer…
Welcome to Spring in Haliburton
with a vengeance…
Don't forget to monitor your lake levels during the thaw season – click on Parks Canada Web Site under 'TSW Water Levels'.
Water Budget – a balanced approach
Managing the TSW watershed is a complex task. On this web site, refer to Water Budget under 'Position Papers' to read the CEWF recommendations for utilizing Water Budget principles to achieve a comprehensive and inclusive approach for the Trent River watershed. (or click on this link: http://cewf.typepad.com/Water_Budget_March_2010.pdf )