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LOW WATER WARNINGS ENDED FOR QUINTE CONSERVATION WATERSHEDS – BUT LEVELS STILL NOT BACK TO NORMAL

Posted on Friday, January 06, 2017 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 6, 2017
LOW WATER WARNINGS ENDED FOR QUINTE CONSERVATION WATERSHEDS – BUT LEVELS STILL NOT BACK TO NORMAL
Recent rainfall and improved stream flows mean the Quinte Conservation watersheds are no longer in a Low Water Condition warning. Quinte Conservation General Manager Terry Murphy says, “Removing the warning does not mean that water supply levels have returned to normal for all people in the watershed. We are still hearing reports that some residents have wells that...

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES WATER SAFETY STATEMENT ABOUT LOCAL ICE CONDITIONS

Posted on Wednesday, January 04, 2017 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 4, 2017
QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES WATER SAFETY STATEMENT ABOUT LOCAL ICE CONDITIONS
Recent mild temperatures and rainfall have degraded local ice conditions in the Quinte Conservation watershed. General Manager Terry Murphy says, “Quinte Conservation is urging members of the public to be extremely cautious around local waterways. Ice that was safe earlier may be thinner due to the recent rain.”
Murphy adds, “We are advising local residents to stay off all ice covered...

WATER LEVELS IN QUINTE CONSERVATION’S WATERSHEDS STILL BELOW NORMAL

Posted on Thursday, December 15, 2016 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 15, 2016
WATER LEVELS IN QUINTE CONSERVATION’S WATERSHEDS STILL BELOW NORMAL
The water situation in the Quinte Conservation watersheds has improved somewhat after some sporadic fall rains and recent snowfall. General Manager Terry Murphy says, “Streamflows have improved recently as have groundwater levels. However, this does not mean that our water supply situation is good. Conditions are still not back to normal for this time of year.”
The local environmental organization...

QUINTE CONSERVATION’S WATERSHEDS STILL IN LEVEL 3 LOW WATER CONDITION IN SPITE OF RECENT RAIN

Posted on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 25, 2016
QUINTE CONSERVATION’S WATERSHEDS STILL IN LEVEL 3 LOW WATER CONDITION IN SPITE OF RECENT RAIN
While areas in the Quinte Conservation watershed received a good amount of rain over the past several days it hasn’t been enough to lift the area out of a Level 3 Low Water Condition. Water Resources Manager Christine McClure says, “Over the past week Prince Edward County and the Salmon and Napanee River watersheds received about 80 millimetres of rain. The northern...

QUINTE CONSERVATION WORKING IN THE MOIRA RIVER IN BELLEVILLE NEXT WEEK

Posted on Thursday, September 29, 2016 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
September 29, 2016
QUINTE CONSERVATION WORKING IN THE MOIRA RIVER IN
BELLEVILLE NEXT WEEK
Quinte Conservation is taking advantage of low water levels to do some work in the Moira River
next week just below the McLeod Dam in Belleville. General Manager Terry Murphy says,
“People will notice some heavy equipment in the bed of the Moira River next week. We have
received all the necessary permits for the work which will improve water flow for the hydro dam
and also improve fish habitat.”
Quinte...