What the Phrag!

Understanding Invasive Phragmites

Quinte Conservation

Discover our watershed management programs.

Clean World. Safe Homes. Healthy Life.

Treatment and Management Information Night

Water Soldier

August 11th from 10 am - 2 pm

Vanderwater Discovery Day

Flood and Low Water Status

Flood Status

Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario

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Flood Status

Inland Lakes and Rivers

Water Safety

Low Water Status

Low Water

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Flood Forecasting and Warning

Landowner Resources

Reports and Studies

Source Water Protection

Vanderwater Discovery Day

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Lands and Forestry

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Current Initiatives

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Water Safety Program

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Conservation Area Upgrades

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Third Depot Lake Dam Environmental Assessment

EVENT: Understanding Invasive Phragmites

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EVENT: Water Soldier Treatment Info Night

What's Happening

News

2026-08-05 Management control efforts for invasive phragmites will be taking place in roadsides throughout the City of Belleville and Prince Edward County starting the week of August 17th.
Management control efforts for invasive phragmites will be taking place along roadsides throughout the City of Belleville and Prince Edward County starting the week of August 17th.

Aug 05, 2026
2026-08-04 QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – WATER SAFETY DUE TO WEEKEND RAIN
Quinte Conservation is currently operating watershed dams to manage a quick increase in water levels brought on from the weekend’s weather events.

Aug 04, 2026
2026-07-28 FROM SCALES, TAILS, AND TRAILS – THERE IS SO MUCH TO LEARN ABOUT DURING DISCOVERY DAY AT VANDERWATER CONSERVATION AREA
Join Quinte Conservation for a day of exploration, fun, and learning during Discovery Day at Vanderwater on Tuesday, August 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free, family-friendly event offers a wonderful opportunity for all ages to connect with nature through a variety of engaging activities.

Jul 28, 2026

Calendar

Aug 05
Wildflower Wednesday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Aug 06
Invasive Phragmites Removal 9:30 AM
Aug 11
Vanderwater Discovery Day 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Aug 12
Invasive Phragmites Information Night 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sep 16
Water Soldier Information Night 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM