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Board of Directors Thursday,April 15, 2021 Following the OP-SPA Meeting Via Zoom

AGENDA

A. Administration Pages: 1. Call to Order, Land Acknowledgement and Chair's Opening Remarks 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Disclosure of Conflict of Interest 4. Delegations 5. 2021-021 Minutes of the Meeting held March 18, 2021 3 - 7 6. Business Arising from the Minutes

B. Reports for Approval 1. 2021-022 Requests for Proposals - Banking Services 8 - 10

C. Reports for Information 1. 2021-023 CAO/ Secretary-Treasurer Monthly Activity Report 11 - 12 2. 2021-024 Quarterly Financial & Activity Report 13 - 28

D. Correspondence & Media Coverage 1. 2021-025 Correspondence 29 - 38 2. 2021-026 Media Coverage & Highlights 39 - 44

E. Open forum

F. Future Meetings Board of Directors - May 20, 2021 Conservation Ontario Council - June 21, 2021 Otonabee-Peterborough Source Protection Authority - October 21, 2021

Adjournment 3

Minutes of the Otonabee Region Conservation Authority Board of Directors meeting held Thursday, March 18, 2021 via video conference. Chair: Andy Mitchell Vice Chair: Ryan Huntley Secretary-Treasurer: Dan Marinigh Present Absent Directors City of Kawartha Lakes Tracy Richardson X City of Peterborough Diane Therrien X City of Peterborough Kim Zippel X City of Peterborough Gary Baldwin X Municipality of Trent Hills Michael Metcalf X Township of Asphodel-Norwood Paula Warr X Township of Cavan Monaghan Ryan Huntley X Township of Douro-Dummer Karl Moher X Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan Joe Taylor X Township of Selwyn Andy Mitchell X Township of Selwyn Sherry Senis X

Staff CAO/ Secretary-Treasurer Dan Marinigh Manager, Corporate Services Denyse Landry Coordinator, Communications & Marketing Karen Halley Manager, Plan Review & Permitting Services Jennifer Clinesmith

A. Administration

1. Call to Order, Land Acknowledgement and Chair’s Opening Remarks The chair called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm.

2. Approval of Agenda Motion 022/21 Moved by Dianne Therrien Seconded by Ryan Huntley

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Resolved, That the Agenda for the Board of Directors of the Otonabee Region Conservation Authority meeting held March 18, 2021 be approved. Carried

3. Disclosure of Conflict of Interest None declared.

4. Delegations There were no delegations.

5. 2021-013: Minutes of the Board of Directors meeting held February 18, 2021. Motion 023/21 Moved by Joe Taylor Seconded by Kim Zippel Resolved, That the minutes of the Board of Directors of the Otonabee Region Conservation Authority meeting held February 18, 2021 be approved. Carried

7. Business Arising from the Minutes There was no business arising from the minutes.

B. Reports for Approval

1. 2021-014: Customer Service Framework Dan Marinigh presented this report and described the framework around which the Customer Service Policy will be written. Motion 024/21 Moved by Ryan Huntley Seconded by Sherry Senis Resolved, That Report 2021-014 titled “Customer Service Framework” be received; and Resolved, That the Customer Service Framework as presented in this report be approved; and Resolved, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to these resolutions. Carried

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2. 2021-015: 2020 Annual Report to the Watershed Community Dan Marinigh invited Karen Halley, Coordinator, Communications and Marketing to present the report. Printed copies of the report will be circulated to member municipalities and the County of Peterborough. It was suggested that the digital copy of the Report include links to additional information. Motion 025/21 Moved by Kim Zippel Seconded by Diane Therrien Resolved, That Report 2021-015 titled “Annual Report to the Watershed Community” be received; and Resolved, That the Annual Report to the Watershed Community as presented in this report be approved; and Resolved, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to these resolutions. Carried

3. 2021-016: Amendments to the Governance By-laws Dan Marinigh presented this report. Dan will edit the Governance By-Laws to ensure that they are written in inclusive language. The CAO was directed to investigate with the province whether the terms of the Chair and Vice Chair could be set at 2 years. The Chair reviewed the history behind the composition of the Executive Committee and its role as an approving body for certain permits. Motion 026/21 Moved by Paula Warr Seconded by Joe Taylor Resolved, That Report 2021-016 titled “Amendments to the Governance By-Laws” be received; and Resolved, That the amendments to the Authority’s Governance By-Laws as presented in this report be approved as amended; and Resolved, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to these resolutions. Carried

4. 2021-017: Amendment to the Watershed Planning & Policy Manual Dan Marinigh presented this report. It was decided that any permit required to be issued under a Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) will be held with the Board for approval. Motion 027/21 Moved by Diane Therrien Seconded by Michael Metcalf Resolved, That Board Report # 2021-017 titled “Amendment to the

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‘Watershed Planning & Policy Manual’” be received; and Resolved, That the Board approve the proposed change to the ‘Watershed Planning & Policy Manual’; and Resolved, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to these resolutions. Carried

C. Reports for Information

1. 2021-018: CAO/Secretary-Treasurer Monthly Activity Report Dan Marinigh presented this report and informed the Board that tree sales are sold out and that campground reservations are already at 65% of last year’s reservations. Motion 028/21 Moved by Sherry Senis Seconded by Tracy Richardson Resolved, That Report Number 2021-018 “CAO/Secretary- Treasurer Monthly Activity Report” be received for information. Carried

D. Correspondence & Media Coverage

1. 2021-019: Correspondence

2. 2021-020: Media Coverage & Highlights Dan Marinigh presented these reports. Motion 029/21 Moved by Diane Therrien Seconded by Kim Zippel Resolved, That Report Numbers 2021-019 “Correspondence” and 2021- 020 “Media Coverage & Highlights” be received as information. Carried

E. Open Forum Dan Marinigh addressed a question regarding the current state of the ice pack up north.

Motion 030/21 Moved by Diane Therrien Seconded by Joe Taylor Resolved, That the meeting of the Otonabee Region Conservation

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Authority move into Closed Session. Carried

Motion 031/21 Moved by Ryan Huntley Seconded by Joe Taylor Resolved, That the meeting rise from closed session. Carried

As there was no further business, the meeting adjourned on motion by Director Therrien at 6:15 pm.

Chair or Vice Chair Secretary-Treasurer

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TO: Chair and Members of the Board

FROM: Denyse Landry

MEETING DATE: April 15, 2021

SUBJECT: Request for Proposals – Banking Services

PURPOSE: The purpose of this report is to seek Board approval to appoint the Kawartha Credit Union as the Authority’s banking institution beginning June 30, 2021.

RECOMMENDED MOTION: 1) Resolved, That Report 2021-022 titled “Request for Proposals – Banking Services” be received; and 2) Resolved, That the Kawartha Credit Union be appointed as the Authority’s banker to commence on June 30, 2021; and 3) Resolved, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to these resolutions.

BACKGROUND: The Authority’s Governance By-Laws state that “Subject to satisfactory performance and reasonable fees, the General Membership shall appoint, at the Annual Meeting, the same financial institution for the coming year to act as the Authority’s banker”. The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce has been the Authority’s banker since 1984.

DISCUSSION: The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce was last appointed as the Authority’s banker at the January 2021 Annual Meeting. In recent months the banks service has been less that satisfactory. A Request for Proposal (RFP) was sent to local banks to solicit proposals for banking services. The RFP was circulated to the following local banking institutions: Bank of Montreal (BMO) Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) Kawartha Credit Union National Bank Royal Bank

Report #: 2021-022 4/8/2021 Page: 1 9

Scotiabank TD Canada Trust Proposals were received from CIBC, Kawartha Credit Union, Scotiabank and TD Canada Trust. Two other responses were received from National Trust and the Royal Bank respectfully declining to provide a Proposal. There was no response from BMO. Each of the Proposals was reviewed and evaluated on the following criteria: • Branch is located in the City of Peterborough • Description of corporate commercial/public sector banking • Description of Electronic Cash Management Services: • Fee Schedule • Timeline for implementation • Description of additional services

All of the banking institutions that issued a Proposal met the minimum criteria and provide substantially the same services. The Fee Schedules varied as well as the proposed interest rate on an operating line of credit. The evaluation (completed separately by the CAO and the Manager, Corporate Services) determined that the Kawartha Credit Union had the highest criteria scores, lowest fees, the lowest interest rate on an operating line of credit and provided a detailed implementation timeline to meet the June 30, 2021 transition date. The Kawartha Credit Union also has an operating bank account for Registered Charities in which monthly and standard service fees are waived. The Authority is a Registered Charity under the Canada Revenue Agency and therefore qualifies for that particular type of account. Staff is recommending that the Authority appoint the Kawartha Credit Union as its banker to commence on June 30, 2021.

ANALYSIS: Assessment of Potential Risk: (Required for all matters requiring Board decision/approval) Risks that would impact the successful achievement of the Likelihood Impact proposal & actions to mitigate the risk High/Medium/Low High/Medium/Low None anticipated Low Low

Contributes to the Advancement of the following Strategic Goals: ☐Safeguard people and property from flooding and other natural hazards ☐Contribute to the maintenance of a healthy and resilient natural environment ☐Provide recreational opportunities in the natural environment ☐Build awareness and understanding of the value of the natural environment ☒Supports organizational excellence

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Budget and Financial Implications: ☒Can be implemented within the approved budget ☐Dependent on receipt of external sources of funding ☐Will require an adjustment to the approved budget

Prepared by: Denyse Landry, Manager, Corporate Services

Reviewed by: Dan Marinigh, CAO/Secretary-Treasurer

Attachments:

Report #: 2021-022 4/8/2021 Page: 3 11

TO: Chair and Members of the Board

FROM: Dan Marinigh, CAO/Secretary-Treasurer

MEETING DATE: April 15, 2021

SUBJECT: CAO/Secretary-Treasurer Monthly Activity Report PURPOSE: The purpose of this report is to enhance communications from the office of the CAO/Secretary- Treasurer to the Board.

RECOMMENDED MOTION: 1) Resolved, That Board Report Number 2021-023 titled “CAO/Secretary-Treasurer Monthly Activity Report” be received as information.

MEETINGS & CONTACTS: Internal: • Semi-weekly call with Managers • Weekly call with Chair & Vice-Chair • Monthly staff call Member Municipalities: • City of Peterborough – Delegation to Council re: CA Act Amendments • OP-SPA Municipal Working Group meeting • Township of Douro Dummer – Orientation meeting with new CAO Conservation Authorities: • Eastern Ontario CAO/GM bi-weekly calls • Conservation Ontario CAO/GM call

UPDATES: Conservation Ontario Advocacy: Conservation Ontario undertakes advocacy work on behalf of all 36 conservations authorities. In the last month they have collected input and commented on the following provincial proposals: • ERO #019-2811 – “Implement provisions in the Planning Act that provide the Ministry enhanced

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authority to address certain matters as part of a zoning order” • Draft Update to the “Conservation Ontario – Hydro One MOU” • Ontario Professional Foresters Association review of the Professional Foresters Act, 2000” Amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act: Amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act received Royal Assent on December 8, 2020. Some of the amendments were proclaimed and came into force on February 2, 2021. There has been no further provincial activity since last reported. The Authority’s Implementation Plan remains unchanged since last reported. COVID-19: Consistent with the Provincial Stay-at-Home declaration staff have been directed to work remotely. Attendance at the administration office is being authorized under very limited circumstances. Staff are able to undertake field inspections and site visits and seasonal dam operations. Tree seedling distribution will be by appointment and curb side pick-up. Management will continue to respond to provincial direction as it evolves.

FUTURE ITEMS: Upcoming Board Items: • Governance By-law amendments – Chair & Vice-Chair appointments • 2020 Financial Statements • Replacement of audit committee member

Upcoming Dates of Interest: • May 21 – Regular Board meeting

ANALYSIS: Contributes to the Advancement of the following Strategic Goals: ☐Safeguard people and property from flooding and other natural hazards ☐Contribute to the maintenance of a healthy and resilient natural environment ☐Provide recreational opportunities in the natural environment ☐Build awareness and understanding of the value of the natural environment ☒Supports organizational excellence Budget and Financial Implications: ☒Can be implemented within the approved budget ☐Dependent on receipt of external sources of funding ☐Will require an adjustment to the approved budget

______Prepared by: Dan Marinigh, CAO/Secretary-Treasurer

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TO: Chair and Members of the Board

FROM: Dan Marinigh, CAO/Secretary-Treasurer

MEETING DATE: April 15, 2021

SUBJECT: First Quarter Financial and Activity Report

PURPOSE: The purpose of this report is to update the Board on the Authority’s financial position for the first quarter and to inform the Board about the progress being made towards achieving the key performance objectives for 2021.

RECOMMENDED MOTION:

1. Resolved, that the Board Report Number 2021-024 “First Quarter Financial and Activity Report” be received.

BACKGROUND: It is the practice of the Authority to keep the Board informed about the Authority’s financial position. This is done through quarterly financial updates. Annually the Board establishes key performance objectives. These are described in the 2021 Operating and Capital Budget document.

DISCUSSION: Appended to this report is the Financial and Activity Report for the first quarter of 2021. Due to the ongoing closure of the administrative office, some planned expenses such as vehicle fleet costs are lower than expected. Additionally, it is normal at this time of year for expenses to be lower due to the fact that most projects have not begun and the campgrounds have not opened. Since the Authority switched to an online campground reservation system, receipt of campground revenues occurs earlier in the year as clients prepay them to secure their campsite. The recent Emergency Measures Order may affect the camping season again this year. Staff will be meeting prior to the Board meeting on April 15th to look at how the Authority will address any delays of the season, if they occur. A verbal report will be provided at the Board Meeting.

Report #: 2021-024 April 8, 2021 Page 1 14

Budget and Financial Implications: ☐Can be implemented within the approved budget ☐Dependent on receipt of external sources of funding ☒Will require an adjustment to the approved budget

______Prepared by: Denyse Landry, Manager, Corporate Services

______Reviewed by: Dan Marinigh, CAO/Secretary-Treasurer

Attachments: Appendix A – Quarterly Activity Report – to March 31, 2021 Appendix B – Quarterly Financial Report – to March 31, 2021

Report #: 2021-024 April 8, 2021 Page 2 15

NATURAL HAZARDS - PLAN REVIEW & PERMITTING SERVICES Description of Activities 2021 Performance Objectives Accomplishment to Date Deliver the Authority’s permitting responsibilities, ensuring Receive, review and issue 250 to 300 permits and achieve 64 permits received and processed. compliance to Ontario Regulation 167/06 and related policies, timely service standards (timelines) 90% of the time customer service and appropriate enforcement action Receive, review and comment on 325 to 350 Planning Act 93 applications received and commented on. Meet the Authority’s delegated responsibility to represent the applications for natural hazard matters provincial interest in natural hazards through timely engagement with member municipalities in the review of applications under the Respond to 25 to 50 legal inquiries 9 legal inquiries received and responded to. Planning Act

On schedule/budget Not yet started Behind schedule/over budget

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NATURAL HAZARDS - FLOODPLAIN MAPPING Description of Activities 2021 Performance Objectives Accomplishment to Date Acquire and maintain floodplain mapping Undertake communications initiatives to inform stakeholders Public consultation planning to continue to take place with of the new mapping, work with municipalities to have the municipalities to determine an consultation schedule and approach. mapping adopted in official plans and obtain Board approval to incorporate the new mapping in the Authority’s permitting activities

On schedule/budget Not yet started Behind schedule/over budget

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NATURAL HAZARDS - FLOOD FORECASTING & WARNING

Description of Activities 2021 Performance Objectives Accomplishment to Date Operate a flood forecasting and warning system to ensure that Operate and maintain 8 meteorological monitoring stations, 6 Snow surveys completed, 8 meteorological stations in operation residents and municipalities are aware of potential flood related and 2 snow stations and supporting data/information events in a timely manner, and during storm events support management applications municipally led emergency response

Monitor watershed conditions to detect low water conditions and Issue flood messages as required – annual average is 25 6 flood messages issued to date including: support the Low Water Response Team in responding to low water 2 Flood Watch Messages events 2 Flood Watch Updates 2 Water Safety Statements Deliver water safety and natural hazard related education programs Deliver the Spring Water Awareness Program to 10 schools Spring Water Awareness Program delivered virtually to 4 schools, 629 students. Additional presentations scheduled in April.

On schedule/budget Not yet started Behind schedule/over budget

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NATURAL HAZARDS -DAM OPERATIONS

Description of Activities 2021 Performance Objectives Accomplishment to Date Operate and maintain water and ice control structures ensuring that Operate and maintain 5 Authority owned dams. they are in safe working order and that public safety measures are in place. Repair the armour stone retaining wall at the Hope Mill dam

Undertake a deck extension and railing replacement project on the Warsaw Auxiliary dam

Repair and remediate erosion and the armour stone retaining wall and stabilize the earthen embankment at the Warsaw auxiliary dam Remediate erosion and repair a crack at the Warsaw Back dam

On schedule/budget Not yet started Behind schedule/over budget

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CONSERVATION LANDS PROGRAM - LANDS MANAGEMENT

Description of Activities 2021 Performance Objectives Accomplishment to Date

Ensure the proper stewardship and management of the 10,300 acres Prepare Management Statements for 6 Conservation Areas of land owned by the Authority Develop and implement a risk based property management program – classifying lands according to risk, install signs, undertake inspections and compliance actions

Prepare a Hazard Tree Policy and implement

Undertake actions and projects that address incidents of Have actioned two incidents of unauthorized access to properties encroachment/trespass and unauthorized activities (compliance program) Undertake actions and projects that mitigate public safety hazards Remediate public safety hazards at the former day use and campground areas at the Hope Mill Conservation Area

Undertake forest management activities identified in the Forestry consultant hired and has started tree making of hardwood 2018 Manage Forest Plan – prepare harvest prescription, forest blocks as prescribed in MFTIP. mark stands for harvest, and issue a timber sale; timber harvest to occur 2022.

Operate several free day-use conservation areas for outdoor Maintain property and infrastructure at: recreation activities including hiking, biking, geo-caching, nature □ Harold Town □ Miller Creek □ Gannon’s Narrows □ viewing, boating, picnicking, fishing, and swimming. Selwyn Beach □ Imagine the Marsh □ Squirrel Creek □ Jackson Creek Trail Undertake engineering, design and construction cost Engineering firm hired to complete engineering, design and estimates work for Jackson Creek Trail erosion and drainage construction cost estimates issues.

Undertake repairs to 3 bridges on the Jackson Creek Trail to resolve structural integrity concerns and undertake repairs to the trail surface to mitigate public safety

On schedule/budget Not yet started

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CONSERVATION LANDS PROGRAM - WARSAW CAVES CONSERVATION AREA & CAMPGROUND

Description of Activities 2021 Performance Objectives Accomplishment to Date Operate Warsaw Caves Conservation Area for day use activities Operate the day use area and the regular and group On-line reservation system opened March 1st including hiking, biking, geo-caching, nature viewing, boating, campgrounds from May 14 to picnicking, fishing, swimming and spelunking and group and family October 11, 2021 (150 nights) camping. Includes canoe rentals and retail sales (i.e. ice, firewood, headlamps etc.)

Replace washer and dryer machines

Upgrades to water system equipment

CONSERVATION LANDS PROGRAM - BEAVERMEAD CAMPGROUND

Description of Activities 2021 Performance Objectives Accomplishment to Date

Operate Beavermead Campground for group, public and seasonal Operate the regular and group campgrounds from May 14 to On-line reservation system opened March 1st camping. Includes canoe rentals and retails sales (i.e. ice, firewood, October 11, 2021 etc.) (150 nights)

Replace washer and dryer machines

On schedule/budget Not yet started Behind schedule/over budget

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DRINKING WATER SOURCE PROTECTION

Description of Activities 2021 Performance Objectives Accomplishment to Date

Implement water quality & quantity monitoring programs in Participate in the Provincial Water Quality Monitoring partnership with various provincial agencies Network by collecting monthly (6 to 8 months) water samples at 16 locations Provincial lab is open and sampling will begin in April.

Participate in the Provincial Groundwater Monitoring Network by maintaining 11 ground water monitoring wells and collecting water quantity and quality information 3 times per year Participate in the Ontario Benthos Biomonitoring Network by Benthic sampling planned for May 2021 collecting and identifying aquatic invertebrates and collecting water quality information

Implement the policies of the Trent Source Protection Plan and meet Arrange for 2 meetings of the Source Protection Authority SPA Meeting held February 2021 and additional meetings scheduled the requirements of the Clean Water Act for those obligations that and prepare minutes of the meeting for April and October 2021 have been assigned to Otonabee Conservation for implementation.

Support municipalities in the Otonabee-Peterborough Source Complete annual reporting requirements annual reporting for 2020 completed using electronic annual Protection Authority to implement the policies of the Trent Source reporting system Protection Plan and meet the requirements of the Clean Water Act

Provide administrative support to the Otonabee-Peterborough Meet policy and legislative requirements ongoing liaison with MECP regarding changes to Director's Technical Source Protection Authority and effective liaison with the Rules, but no approval received to date. Source Protection Committee in order to meet the obligations under the Trent Source Protection Plan and the Clean Water Act Effective liaison and support as required with the Source Municipal Working Group Meeting held on March 29, 2021 to Protection Committee provide policy feedback to the SPC, SPC Meetings held on January 27, 2021 and March 25, 2021.

On schedule/budget Not yet started Behind schedule/over budget

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DRINKING WATER SOURCE PROTECTION Continued

Description of Activities 2021 Performance Objectives Accomplishment to Date

Fulfill the Authority’s obligations outlined in the agreements with Receive and respond to 50+ inquiries municipalities to: Received and responded to 35 inquiries

• enforce Part IV of the Clean Water Act through activities of the Risk Complete negotiation of risk management plans required to Management Office and to ensure compliance with the Trent Source be completed by January 2022 Protection Plan and the Clean Water Act 4 RMPS completed, 3 outstanding

• develop and implement an Education & Outreach Program as Receive and review 30 to 40 Section 59 applications and issue required by the Trent Source Protection Plan policies notices as required Issued 21 Notices under Section 59

Deliver 5 to 10 virtual outreach initiatives initiated updates to system summaries to be distributed electronically, developed and initiated delivery of social media campaigns including a focus on seasonal activities, and individual municipal drinking water systems Complete annual reporting requirements Electronic Annual Reporting Process in place

On schedule/budget Not yet started Behind schedule/over budget

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CORPORATE SERVICES Description of Activities 2021 Performance Objectives Accomplishment to Date Administrative: Hold the legally required number of meetings, including an Ongoing annual meeting, conduct an election of officers and make the necessary annual appointments and resolutions Support the Board of Directors in meeting its legislated mandate and responsibilities

Ensure notices of meetings and meeting materials are Ongoing provided in a timely manner and that meeting minutes are produced

Ensure that legally required reporting requirements are met Ongoing

Produce audited financial statements for 2020

Provide the necessary administrative and support services for the Prepare for Board approval an operating & capital budget for efficient and effective operation of the Authority (i.e. payroll, 2022 purchasing, financial, human resources, IT, GIS and vehicle, equipment and facility management) The Tangible Capital Asset Management Plan is updated

Replace vehicle, computer and equipment related capital Planned computers and furniture purchases are complete. Cost of assets as identified in the Tangible Capital Asset Management computers higher than expected. Plan Board is provided with a quarterly financial update First quarter financial report submitted in April

Enhance IT infrastructure to support working remotely and to Currently soliciting quotes to enhance telecommunications by provide on-line access to programs and services implementing Voice Over Internet Protocol system Implement physical modifications to administrative office public reception area as part of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic

On schedule/budget Not yet started Behind schedule/over budget

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CORPORATE SERVICES Continued Communications and Marketing: Produce an Annual Report for 2020 Complete in March 2021. Posted on website. Emailed to Federal and Provincial representatives throughout the Region, Municipal Provide communications and marketing services representatives and CAOs, County of Peterborough representatives, donors, collaborating partners, board of directors, staff, and watershed supporters. Print copies on order.

Release 50 to 60 media advisories, news releases, public Total of 15: service announcements, information products, etc. 12 media releases sent, 1 informational website news post, 2 informational products created.

Earn 150 items in the local media 32 items earned in the local media

Send out a monthly e-newsletter and grow the distribution 19% increase in subscribers from Dec. 2020 - Apr 2021: list by 10% 215 subscribers in Apr 2021 180 subscribers in Dec 2020 Increase website traffic and social media followers on 72% increase is website users in comparison with Q1 2020: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram by 10% 21,718 users in Q1 2021 vs. 12,610 users in Q1 2020

8% increase in social media followers since Dec 2020: FB 5.7% increase, TW 19.5 % increase, IG 8.7 % increase Create new branded templates and migrate content for 20 53 newly branded images for website, e-newsletter, and social marketing products media (3 campaigns developed for Flood Forecasting and Warning, Sourcewater Protection, and Online Campsite Reservations)

On schedule/budget Not yet started Behind schedule/over budget

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NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION PROGRAM Description of Activities 2021 Performance Objectives Accomplishment to Date Education & Stewardship: Respond to 5 to 10 requests/inquiries for advice and technical responded to 11 inquiries and requests for advice/technical support support Support landowners to undertake stewardship activities on their lands that enhance the natural environment.

Facilitate 5 to 10 stewardship projects, including tree planting Planning underway for stewardship projects with a variety of projects, with a variety of partners (i.e. municipalities, service partners throughout the watershed groups, etc.) Offer the Tree Seedling Sale Program 101 orders for 11,475 trees

Support local citizen science initiatives discussions initiated with Trout Unlimited Millbrook Chapter and Kawartha Lakes Stewards related to support for programs and activities

Foster awareness of the watershed environment and watershed Deliver 5 to 10 virtual environmental education initiatives virtual delivery of spring water awareness program underway, health filming completed for Fleming Virtual Lecture related to Riverview Creek Restoration, development of Earth Day activities in process

Support environmental education through a variety of experiential Deliver 10-to 15 classroom and experiential learning activities Planning underway for virtual delivery of the PVNCCDSB learning opportunities that support the K-12 curriculum (i.e. Be a Watershed Environment Day and Peterborough Children's Water Festival. Steward Program, Yellow Fish Road, Regional Envirothon Competition, Peterborough Children’s Water Festival, etc.)

Work with others to implement the Pathway to Stewardship planning underway for the delivery of 17 environmental education Landmark initiative sessions in partnership with the Pathway to Stewardship Project.

Deliver 5 to 10 events based and experiential learning initiatives in non-school settings (i.e. Bondar Challenge, etc.)

Provide experiential learning placements for secondary and coop placement currently underway with student from Trent post-secondary students from local high schools, Fleming University, placement for Trent Student planned for summer months College and Trent University

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NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION PROGRAM Continued Receive, review and comment on 325 to 350 applications 93 applications received and commented on. Natural Heritage Plan Review & Monitoring: under the Planning Act Fulfill the Authority's obligations in its Partnership Agreements with member municipalities to provide technical review and expertise on natural heritage matters to assist the municipality in making environmentally sound decisions on Planning Act applications Receive, review and comment on 5 to 10 Environmental Providing review and comment on 1 new project in addition to Assessment Studies existing projects.

Undertake 1-3 post-development monitoring programs Undertaking the following post-development monitoring projects: 1) At the request of member municipalities, undertake post- Loggerhead Marsh, 2) Lily Lake, 3) Casino, and 4) Cleantech development monitoring programs and other research and technical Commons. studies

On schedule/budget Not yet started Behind schedule/over budget

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2021 First Quarter Financial Report - Operations

Conservation Lands Natural Resources Drinking Water Source Operations Natural Hazards Program Conservation Protection Corporate Services Total % of Last Year Actual Budget Actual Budget Actual Budget Actual Budget Actual Budget Actual Budget Budget to date Notes Revenue Municipal levy $ 96,678 $ 386,710 $ 28,934 $ 115,735 $ 10,212 $ 40,848 $ 8,244 $ 32,975 $ 159,233 $ 635,960 303,300 1,212,227 25.0% 25.0% Municipal non-levy 115,000 - 115,000 0.0% 0.0% 1 Federal & provincial grants 92,750 - - 92,750 0.0% 0.0% 2 User fees 94,706 322,631 175,382 433,000 - 270,088 755,631 35.7% 23.1% 3 Sales, rentals & other 5,000 92,000 2,095 81,605 50,000 2,095 228,605 0.9% 0.0% 4 Grants & partnerships 875 117,800 60,000 875 177,800 0.5% 3.4% 5 Donations & miscellaneous 20,000 15,000 - 35,000 0.0% 0.0% 6 Transfer from reserves 50,000 - 50,000 0.0% 0.0% 7 Total Revenue $ 191,383 $ 807,091 $ 205,191 $ 660,735 $ 12,307 $ 255,253 $ 8,244 $ 207,975 $ 159,233 $ 735,960 $ 576,358 $ 2,667,012 21.6% Expenses Salaries, benefits & training $ 142,516 $ 711,090 $ 39,811 $ 401,885 $ 47,724 $ 139,473 $ 18,483 $ 182,025 $ 88,253 $ 419,860 $ 336,787 $ 1,854,333 18.2% 20.5% 8 Maintenance, services & supplies 5,479 37,380 2,486 103,000 43 17,800 43 15,100 18,009 111,700 26,060 284,980 9.1% 12.4% 9 Insurance, taxes & utilities 719 25,820 6,647 60,500 120 7,250 76 2,150 2,405 29,500 9,968 125,220 8.0% 10.2% 10 Professional services - 17,100 - 4,500 3,000 4,500 241 92,100 241 121,200 0.2% 0.0% 11 Travel & staff expenses 1 9,700 623 13,000 4,500 2,500 5,000 624 34,700 1.8% 4.4% 12 Other Expenses 2,372 6,000 77,850 18 200 1,700 18,452 51,300 20,841 137,050 15.2% 58.4% 13 Non-recurring project expenses 83,029 - 83,029 0.0% 0.0% 14 Vehicle fleet 506 26,500 506 26,500 1.9% 2.3% 15 Total Expenses $ 151,086 $ 807,090 $ 49,567 $ 660,735 $ 47,905 $ 255,252 $ 18,603 $ 207,975 $ 127,866 $ 735,960 $ 395,027 $ 2,667,012 14.8%

Notes 1 RMO services invoice June and November 2 Provincial grant normally received in June 3 Camping fees to hold campsite reservations 4 Most sales and other revenue received in summer/fall 5 Grants normally received later in year 6 Community Foundation donation normally received in July 7 Reserve allocation done at year end 8 Payroll expenses on track for this time of year 9 Expenses expected to increase in summer months 10 Insurance premium (~$68K) to be paid in April 11 Professional services to be secured later in year Report #: 2021-024 12 Travel costs low due to pandemic restrictions Appendix B 13 Other expenses normally increase during spring/summer/fall Page: 15 14 Projects have not commenced - one project(~ $55K) will be deferred to 2022 15 Vehicle costs low due to pandemic restrictions 28

2021 First Quarter Financial Report - Capital

Expenses 2021 Actual 2021 Budget Notes

Natural Hazards Program * Most projects will commence in spring/summer or are waiting for funding confirmation Replace hydro-meteorological equipment used to monitor flood and drought conditions 10,000 Repair the armour stone retaining wall at Hope Mill dam 63,000

Address operator safety issues at Warsaw Auxiliary dam (i.e. deck extension and railing replacement project) (subject to receiving external funding) 117,000

Repair and remediate erosion and the armour stone retaining wall and stabilize the earthen embankment at the Warsaw auxiliary dam ((subject to 180,000 receiving external funding) Remediate erosion and repair a crack in the Warsaw Back dam (subject to receiving external funding) 26,000 Repay bridge financing for the Millbrook dam reconstruction project 76,054

Conservation Lands Program

Purchase washer and dryer for Beavermead Campground 7,000 Upgrade water system equipment at Warsaw Caves CA 4,000 Repay loan for the comfort station at Warsaw Caves Conservation Area 3,288 13,500 Repay loan for the gatehouse at Warsaw Caves Conservation Area 18,000 Repairs to bridge 2007B on the Jackson Creek Trail (subject to receiving external funding) 72,000 Repairs to bridge 2008B on the Jackson Creek Trail (subject to receiving external funding) 56,000 Repairs to bridge 2009B on the Jackson Creek Trail (subject to receiving external funding) 26,000 Rehabilitate 4.2 km of trail surface on the Jackson Creek Trail (subject to receiving external funding) 100,000

Corporate Services

Purchase file cabinets 2,500 Replace back-up server 15,000 Replace 5 computers 9,243 7,500 cost to purchase laptops to accommodate remote working higher than expected Replace 2006 Dakota half-ton truck 25,000

Total Expenses $ 12,531 $ 818,554

Revenue Capital Levy 3,288 103,000 Capital Levy (deferred from 2020) 9,243 62,500 Special Benefiting Levy 237,554 Government Grants - Water & Erosion Control Infrastructure 161,500 Other Sources 254,000

Total Revenue 12,531 $ 818,554

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TO: Chair and Members of the Board FROM: Dan Marinigh, CAO/ Secretary-Treasurer MEETING DATE: April 15, 2021 SUBJECT: Correspondence PURPOSE: The purpose of this report is to provide the Board with copies of significant correspondence received since the last Board meeting.

RECOMMENDED MOTION: 1) Resolved, That Board Report Number 2021-025 “Correspondence” be received for information.

DISCUSSION: This report includes the following items: 1) Letter from the Boards of Trade, Chambers of Commerce in Ontario to Premier Ford, re: Reform of Covid-19 Operating Restrictions Framework: A Responsible Business Protocol, March 19, 2021 2) Letter from City of Owen Sound to Premier Ford, re: Support for West Grey Resolutions – Municipal Insurance Rates, March 24, 2021 3) Memorial Card from Crough Family, re: donation to Pancreatic Society

Budget and Financial Implications: ☒Can be implemented within the approved budget ☐Dependent on receipt of external sources of funding ☐Will require an adjustment to the approved budget

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______Prepared by: Dan Marinigh, CAO/Secretary-Treasurer

Attachments: Appendix A – Correspondence

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From: Stuart Harrison Sent: March 26, 2021 3:09 PM To: Dan Marinigh Subject: Letter to Premier Ford requesting equitable safety standards

Dear Chamber Members,

This last year has been a challenging one. We have had time to reflect on what can be done better. Choosing who can open and how based on a perception of essentiality is a blunt approach that we believe can be improved. The Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce believes businesses in Ontario need a uniform and equitable set of safety standards to govern their ability to serve their customers through this public health crisis.

The Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce, Brampton Board of Trade, Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce, Milton Chamber of Commerce, Greater Barrie Chamber of Commerce, Ottawa Board of Trade, and Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce have all jointly sent a letter to Premier Doug Ford asking for the Province to adopt the Responsible Business Protocol.

Please take a few minutes to read the letter and we encourage you to share this message.

Stuart Harrison President and CEO Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce 175 George Street North Peterborough ON K9J 3G6 705-748-9771 ext 202 [email protected] Twitter @stoosnews

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March 19, 2021

The Honourable Doug Ford Premier of Ontario Queen’s Park, Toronto, Ontario, M7A 1A2

Dear Premier Ford,

Re: Reform of COVID-19 Operating Restrictions Framework: A Responsible Business Protocol

We appreciate the responsiveness of your government in combatting this pandemic and your understanding of the damaging toll it is taking on Ontario’s business community. Forecasts of rising business bankruptcies, supplier, and bank delinquencies due to operating restrictions imposed by the current lockdown framework are alarming. Although we are optimistic about the vaccine rollout, our business communities also know that many months of safety protocols and operating restrictions are before us. Given the long-term forecast, now is the time to revisit and refine the regional operating restrictions framework to ensure it keeps Ontarians safe, builds business confidence and does not unduly harm our economy.

The current framework is often referred to as a blunt tool because of its geographic, rather than business-specific, approach. It also does not address what many public health units recognize as a bigger spread issue – community contact reduction. In January 2021, the Brampton Board of Trade recommended the creation of a” “Responsible Business Protocol”. This approach refines the current colour-code system, calls for better definitions of safe operating protocols by sector, and recommends adding a community contact reduction framework to better address pandemic spread. Most importantly, the recommended Responsible Business Protocol puts the onus on businesses to adhere to a common safe operating framework which allows them to remain open.

Led by the Peterborough and Thunder Bay Chambers of Commerce, several business communities throughout the province have reviewed and recommended this protocol. In essence, it is a solution that simplifies understanding of rules by sector, addresses community contact reduction and most importantly, minimizes damage to our economy while fighting the spread of COVID-19.

At the heart of the protocol is the understanding that compliance with safety standards is an integral part of running a business. It impacts every size and sector, from retail and restaurants to construction and manufacturing. The primary reason Ontario businesses are leaders in

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workplace safety is to protect their employees and customers. Compliance with regulations that continue to evolve is taken seriously. Businesses are accustomed to having their ability to operate depend on their compliance with current safety standards.

Businesses in Ontario follow the Occupational Health and Safety Act closely or face penalties that can include jail time and fines. Businesses feel that it is fundamentally unfair that their operations are required to shut down or forced to significantly change their service model not because of their adherence to safety protocols, but because of the products they sell or the services they offer. This shuts down some businesses while allowing others to operate with very few restrictions.

Today, we are requesting that the Ontario government establish a Responsible Business Protocol that includes the following elements:

1) A Safe Operating Framework (by business sector) – The framework should advise business owners on operating guidelines for their establishment (restaurant/hair salon/gym, etc) in order to protect their staff and clients from COVID-19 exposure.

a. Example/Idea: In a barber shop, for example, our position is that regardless of how many chairs in the shop, consistent operating safety protocols (ie. spacing of chairs/plexi-dividers) can be established and all businesses would then be treated equitably. The issue of capacity at which they would be allowed to operate is guided by the Community Contact Reduction Framework described in point #2.

Once a safe operating framework has been established by Ontario for each sector, the safety measures for each business should not vary based on what product you sell, geographic area or establishment size etc. This framework differs from the current one in that Ontarians can take comfort in knowing that the key issue is not business safety, but community contact.

2) A Community Contact Reduction Framework (based on regional virus spread). As the cases rise in a particular region, the government should enforce reduction in community contacts. We know it is not the business itself that becomes less safe, it is the contact between community members that is less safe.

As such, we recommend that the new protocol establishes a framework that identifies how individual contacts must be reduced and would outline capacity restrictions, across the board, for public-facing businesses.

a. Example/Idea: In the Green level, for example, all public facing businesses would operate at 100% customer capacity (because they are already implementing safe operating protocols as per point #1) and as the case level rises in that region,

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capacity is reduced by 20% (for example, yellow = 80%, Orange = 60%, Red = 40%, Grey (current) = 25%). This allows more businesses to stay open and changes the message to the community.

Essentially the message to Ontarians is that these operating restrictions are about the community’s actions to reduce their own contacts rather than the current messaging, which unfairly closes or restricts trade for small businesses.

The Responsible Business Protocol, together with a safe operating framework by sector and community contact reduction framework, fairly applied across the board (ie both at national big-box and local retail stores) is a much better way to combat COVID, build consumer and business confidence, and not unduly harm the economy.

We welcome an opportunity to discuss this matter further at your earliest convenience.

Sincerely, Original Signed By: Todd Letts, CEO, Brampton Board of Trade Stuart Harrison, President & CEO, Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce Charla Robinson, President, Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce Scott McCammon, President & CEO, Milton Chamber of Commerce Paul Markle, Executive Director, Greater Barrie Chamber of Commerce Sueling Ching, President & CEO, Ottawa Board of Trade Debbi Nicholson, President & CEO, Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce cc: Rocco Rossi, President & CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce Hon. Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Hon. Monte McNaughton, Minister of of Labour, Training and Skills Development Hon. Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction Hon. Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Hon. Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance and President of The Treasury Board Hon. Michael Tibollo, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health, Ontario

3 Board Report #: 2021-025 Appendix A Page: 6 Jamie Eckenswiller, Deputy Clerk Telephone: (519) 376-4440 ext. 1235 35 City of Owen Sound Facsimile: (519) 371-051 1 808 2nd Ave East E-mail: [email protected] Owen Sound ON N4K 2H4 Website: www.owensound.ca

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Hon. Doug Ford Premier of Ontario Legislative Building, Queen's Park Toronto, ON M7A 141 [email protected]

Dear Premier Ford: Re: Support for West Grey Resolution - Municipal Insurance Rates

At its Regular meet¡ng held on March L5,2021, the Council of the Corporation of the City of Owen Sound considered the above noted matter and passed Resolution No, R-210315-010 as follows:

R-210315-010 "THAT in considerat¡on of correspondence rece¡ved February 24,2021 from the Director of Administration/Glerk, West Grey respect¡ng Municipal lnsurance Rates, Gity Gouncil directs staff to send a letter in support of the resolut¡on passed by the Gouncil of the Corporation of the Municipality of West Grey to the Premier of Ontario, Minister of Finance, Attorney General of Ontario, MPP for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, and all municipalities in Ontario."

The resolution passed by the Corporation of the Municipality of West Grey is as follows:

"The Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of West Grey hereby supports the resolution of The Municipality of Grey Highlands dated January 22, 2021 wherein they call on the Province of Ontario to review the seven recommendations of AMO to investigate the following municipal insurance issues, as insurance premiums will soon be out of reach for many communities:

1 The provincial government adopt a model of full proportionate liability to replace joint and several liabílity.

2 Implement enhancements to the existing limitations period including the continued applicability of the existing 1O-day rule on slip and fall cases given recent judicial interpretations and whether a one-year limitatÍon period may be beneficial,

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4 Increase the catastrophic impairment default benefit limit to $2 million and increase the third-party liability coverage to $2 million in government regulated automobile insurance plans.

5 Assess and implement additional measures which would support lower premiums or alternatives to the provision of :-^..-^- ,:^^^ [.., lll>ul ol lLç >çl vlLEÞ uy LrLl^¡-L^- lEl Ël ^^+i+¡^^ lLlLlçJ ÞuLl^,.^L I oÞ llvll-Pl ^F^€:+\,,l lL i nsura nce reciproca ls.

6 Compel the insurance industry to supply all necessary financial evidence, including but not limited to, premiums, claims and deductible limit changes which support its own and municipal arguments as to the fiscal impact of joint and several liability.

7 Establish a provincial and municipal working group to consider the above and put forward recommendations to the Attorney General; and

That this motion be provided to the Premier of Ontario, Minister of Finance, Attorney General of Ontario, MPP for Bruce-Grey- Owen Sound and all municipalities in Ontario."

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincere

Jamie Eckenswiller, AMP Deputy Clerk City of Owen Sound cc Hon. Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance Hon. Doug Downey, Attorney General Hon. Bill Walker, MPP Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound All Ontario Municipalities

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TO: Chair and Members of the Board

FROM: Karen Halley, Communications & Marketing Coordinator

MEETING DATE: April 15, 2021

SUBJECT: Media Coverage and Highlights

PURPOSE: The purpose of this report is to provide the Board with a summary of media coverage and highlights of online and social media communications since the last board meeting.

RECOMMENDED MOTION: 1) Resolved, That Report Number 2021-026 titled “Media Coverage and Highlights” and associated “Appendix A: Communications and Media Summary – Mar-Apr2021” be received for information.

Budget and Financial Implications: ☒Can be implemented within the approved budget ☐Dependent on receipt of external sources of funding ☐Will require an adjustment to the approved budget

______Prepared by: Karen Halley | Communications & Marketing Coordinator

Reviewed by: Dan Marinigh | CAO/Secretary-Treasurer

Attachments: Appendix A - Communications and Media Summary – Mar-Apr2021

Report #: 2021-026 4/8/2021 Page: 1 40

Communications and Media Summary | March 10 – April 6, 2021

Media Summary

Lakefield Herald | March 12, 2021 Water Safety issued for all waterbodies in the Region of Otonabee Conservation

MEDIA RELEASE | March 18, 2021 Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety issued for all watercourses in Otonabee Region watershed

Peterborough Examiner | March 19, 2021 Flood watch issued for the Peterborough area

MEDIA RELSEASE | March 19, 2021 Flood Watch issued for the Trent-Severn Waterway within the Otonabee Region watershed

PTBO Today \ Oldies 96.7/FREQ 90.5 | March 19, 2021 Flood Watch issued by Otonabee Conservation

KawarthaNOW | March 20, 2021 Flood Watch issued for Trent-Severn Waterway in Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes

MEDIA RELEASE | March 24, 2021 2020 Annual Report is now available to the watershed residents

Peterborough Examiner | March 24, 2021 Otonabee Conservation issues report on 2020 achievements

CHEX Global | March 24, 2021 Camping up 8% in 2020 at Beavermead Park in Peterborough, Warsaw Caves

MEDIA RELEASE | March 25, 2021 Flood Watch issued for all waterbodies in the Otonabee Region watershed

CHEX Peterborough | March 25, 2021 Flood Watch extended for Peterborough and area withing Otonabee Region watershed

PTBO Today \ Oldies 96.7/FREQ 90.5 | March 25, 2021 Special Weather Statement issued for Peterborough

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Lakefield Herald | March 26, 2021 FLOOD WATCH issued for the section of the Trent-Severn Waterway that is within the Otonabee Region watershed

MEDIA RELEASE | March 31, 2021 Campsite reservations are up 300% from last year after first month of bookings

CHEX Global | March 31, 2021 Campsite bookings in March for Beavermead Campground, Warsaw Caves up 300% from 2020

MEDIA RELEASE | March 31, 2021 Flood Watch Update issued for all waterbodies in the Otonabee Region watershed

MEDIA RELEASE | March 31, 2021 Off Road Vehicle usage in Peterborough County | ORVs not permitted on ORCA lands

Peterborough Examiner | March 31, 2021 Off-road vehicle drivers urged to stay off the trails in Peterborough County

Peterborough Examiner | April 3, 2021 Peterborough-area campgrounds filling up quickly for summer 2021

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Social & Online Media Highlights

Facebook | @otonabeec | Summary: +31 Followers (2,063 total) | 30 Posts 28-day summary: Post Reach 3,164 | Post Engagements 414 Post Reach = number of people who had our posts on their screen Post Engagement = number of times that people engaged with post through likes, comments, shares and more

Top Facebook Post 1.3K People Reached 29 Engagements 10 shares / 2 comments 449 10-sec views 930 3-sec views Avg. View time: 8-sec/17sec

*This is our 1st top Facebook post that is a video!

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Top Tweet 5,211 Impressions 63 Total Engagements 7 Retweets 25 Detail Expands 24 Clicks

*This is our 1st top Tweet that is a video!

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Web | otonabeeconservation.com

Summary: 20,705 page views | 8,393 Users | +7,747 New Users Majority of users from Toronto (1,529) Peterborough (1,205) Not set (757) Kawartha Lakes (361)

Top visited pages: 1. /camping-outdoor-recreation/warsaw-caves 3,724 pageviews 2. /camping-outdoor-recreation/beavermead-campground 2,597 pageviews 3. /(home page) 2,352 pageviews 4. /connect-with-us/employment-opportunities 1,114 pageviews 5. /camping-outdoor-recreation/Harold-town 529 pageviews

Summary of Annual Report pageviews online 34 pageviews of the Annual Report / Annual Report news post on website

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