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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...

April 6, 2023 - QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A FLOOD WARNING

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 6, 2023

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A FLOOD WARNING FOR MOIRA RIVER AND NAPANEE RIVER WATERSHEDS

Yesterday’s rainfall of approximately 40 millimetres, along with significant snowmelt have caused a sharp rise in water levels on the upper Moira, Black, Skootamatta, Salmon, and Napanee Rivers. Lake levels in the northern regions of the watershed have also responded quickly to the rainfall.

Over the weekend, rivers and lakes in the upper portion of the watershed will...

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT - FLOOD OUTLOOK (UPDATE #1)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 31, 2023

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT - FLOOD OUTLOOK (UPDATE #1) DUE TO WARMING TEMPERATURES AND RAINFALL

Rainfall this weekend and warm temperatures next week will increase snowmelt in the northern regions of the Quinte Conservation Watershed. Rivers are currently elevated due to runoff from earlier this month. Watercourses will begin to rise again this weekend.

Although widespread flooding is not expected this weekend, Quinte...