Exercise Caution Near Waterways

The Humber Arboretum, in partnership with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, reminds visitors to be aware of dangers that exist near streams, rivers, ponds and lakes around this time of year. We recommend visitors keep family and pets away from the edge of all waterways.

Spring is quickly approaching and with warmer temperatures, people look forward to getting outdoors. Warmer temperatures, however, also bring rain, melting snow and shifting ice which can contribute to higher, faster flowing water in watercourses. With the recent snowfall and swiftly changing temperatures, there is a possibility for localized flooding during the melting period. Slippery and unstable stream banks and extremely cold water temperatures can also lead to very hazardous conditions close to any body of water.

Please keep family members and pets safely away from any water’s edge and help make this an enjoyable spring.

For more information, please contact the Toronto & Region Conservation Authority at 416.661.6514. 
trca.on.ca/news-media/news/releases/219958

Thank you,

Alexandra Link
Director, Humber Arboretum