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2023 - 08 - 11 - Water Safety Statement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 11, 2023

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A WATER SAFETY STATEMENT FOR THE CLARE RIVER WATERSHED DUE TO HIGHER WATER LEVELS FROM SUSPECTED BREACHED BEAVER DAM UPSTREAM OF MELLON LAKE

Quinte Conservation suspects that a beaver dam breached upstream of Mellon Lake, following a 25mm rainfall event on Thursday, August 10.

The event has caused rising water levels on Mellon Lake and has exceeded typical spring conditions. Quinte Conservation does not expect flooding on Stocco Lake...

2023 - 07 - 05 Water Safety Statement for Skootamatta Lake and Skootamatta River

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 5, 2023

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A WATER SAFETY STATEMENT ON THE SKOOTAMATTA LAKE AND SKOOTAMATTA RIVER DUE TO HIGHER WATER LEVELS FROM SUSPECTED BREACHED BEAVER DAM

It is suspected that a beaver dam breached upstream of Skootamatta Lake during a rainfall event on July 1st. This has caused water levels to rise quickly on the lake and exceed average spring and summer conditions.

Staff at Quinte Conservation have operated the Skootamatta Lake Dam to lower water levels to...

2023 - 04 - 28 QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A SHORELINE CONDITIONS STATEMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 28, 2023

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A SHORELINE CONDITIONS STATEMENT FOR RESIDENTS ON THE LAKE ONTARIO AND BAY OF QUINTE

Forecasted high winds and waves may cause water to overtop low lying Lake Ontario and Bay of Quinte shorelines in the Quinte Watershed on Monday. Lake Ontario and Bay of Quinte water levels continue their seasonal rise. Peak water levels are expected to increase above the high-water indicator of 75.3 metres within the next month. Water levels are...

April 12, 2023 - QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A WATER SAFETY STATEMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 12, 2023

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – WATER SAFETY STATEMENT

The flood warning for the Moira, Salmon and Napanee watersheds has been lifted. Water levels on rivers and lakes in the Quinte watershed have peaked and are slowly declining below bankfull levels. Temperatures will be warm for the next 5 days with no significant rainfall. The remaining snowpack in northern forested areas of the watershed will melt this week and will contribute...

April 8, 2023 - QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A FLOOD WARNING - UPDATE #1

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A FLOOD WARNING FOR MOIRA RIVER AND NAPANEE RIVERWATERSHEDS – UPDATE #1

Water levels on the Moira River from Stoco Lake to Corbyville are continuing to rise and are expected to peak by Sunday, April 9th. Quinte Conservation forecasts that water levels in this section of the river will be comparable to those of 2017.

Residents who need sand and/or sandbags should contact their municipality or visit their local hardware store. Information on how to sandbag can be found in...