Recent weather conditions of rainfall and warm temperatures produced a third phase of the freshet, causing elevated river and lake levels that have peaked at what is expected to be the high point for the spring.

The Children’s Safety Village of Belleville is proud to announce the launch of its new Water Safety Program, developed in partnership with Quinte Conservation.

Quinte Conservation is advising residents of the potential for high river and lake levels to continue into the next two weeks. Recent weather conditions of rainfall and warm temperatures produced a second phase of the freshet, causing elevated river and lake levels.