By Staff
December 22nd, 2020
BURLINGTON, ON
School, what little there is left of it, will be out soon. This time for quite a bit longer.
Winter ice on a fast flowing creek is not safe to walk on – stay away from the creeks.
With everything shut down and the kids still wanting to be outdoors the creeks and stream are inviting places to be adventuresome.
Conservation Halton reminds residents of dangers that can exist near streams, rivers, ponds and lakes around this time of year and urges people to keep family and pets away from the edges of all waterways.
A trail in the winter is beautifully quiet. Get out and enjoy them.
While those of us in the environmental field know the call of the great outdoors only too well, this year more than ever, we want to remind all nature seekers to be extremely cautious when outside this winter. We ask that you “Target Trails and Steer clear of Streams”.
While temperatures have declined since November’s unseasonably warm days, we are experiencing frequent freeze-thaw cycles, resulting in the melting of accumulated snow and ice cover. This runoff will create hazardous conditions near all waterways, by contributing to higher water levels and increased velocities in local watercourses. As well, slippery and unstable streambanks and extremely cold water temperatures can also lead to very hazardous and dangerous conditions close to any body of water.
Be safe this winter and remember the following tips:
• Keep family and pets away from all bodies of water
• Avoid all recreational activities in or around water
• Tailor your winter outdoor activities to trails at your local parks and Conservation Areas
