The Pileated Woodpecker
The Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) is one of the largest, most striking forest birds on the continent. The Pileated is nearly the size of a… Read More »The Pileated Woodpecker
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Low water conditions declared for Kettle Creek
News Release For Immediate Release St. Thomas – Kettle Creek Conservation Authority’s Low Water Response Team has declared Level 1 Low Water Conditions throughout the… Read More »Low water conditions declared for Kettle Creek
Spotlight on Wetlands
In the 2013 Watershed Report Card, a stand-alone measurement of the wetland health in the watershed resulted in an F grade, reflecting the less than… Read More »Spotlight on Wetlands
Orphaned or Injured Wildlife Babies
At this time of year, we receive many calls regarding orphaned or injured wildlife. However, before making a call, you should ask yourself: Is that… Read More »Orphaned or Injured Wildlife Babies
A case of mistaken identity: Massasauga Rattlesnake versus Milksnake
Every year, KCCA staff field calls from the public concerned they have seen, captured or sadly even killed what they believe is a Massasauga Rattlesnake. … Read More »A case of mistaken identity: Massasauga Rattlesnake versus Milksnake
Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety
News release For immediate release St. Thomas – Kettle Creek Conservation Authority is issuing a Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety for residents of the… Read More »Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety
Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook
St. Thomas – Kettle Creek Conservation Authority is issuing a Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook for residents of the Kettle Creek watershed. The main… Read More »Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook
Spotlight on Phosphorus
Lake Erie is under stress. The Lake Erie basin is surrounded by over 11 million people and is dominated by urbanization and agriculture. While Lake… Read More »Spotlight on Phosphorus