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February 16, 2022 - Water Safety Statement

Posted on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 11:01 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
February 16, 2022

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A WATER SAFETY STATEMENT DUE TO LARGE AMOUNTS OF RAIN EXPECTED THROUGHOUT THE REGION

Local weather forecasts are predicting 40-50 mm of mixed precipitation, including rain changing to snow, throughout the Quinte Conservation Watershed Wednesday night and throughout Thursday. Creeks, streams, and rivers will rise rapidly in response to rain and runoff in areas with low snow coverage.

Runoff from rain and snow melt will create a quick...

2021 ADOPT AN ACRE SUCCESSFULLY SUPPORTS QUINTE CONSERVATION’S AREAS

Posted on Friday, February 11, 2022 02:51 PM

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February 11, 2022

2021 ADOPT AN ACRE SUCCESSFULLY SUPPORTS QUINTE CONSERVATION’S AREAS

Quinte Conservation’s 2021 Adopt an Acre fundraiser was a success, with nearly 200 acres adopted between November 15th and December 13th. We are incredibly thankful to all those who made donations and helped us to raise over $5,000. Those who missed the campaign can still symbolically Adopt an Acre anytime throughout the year at QuinteConservation.ca

Looking toward the year...

QC's 75th Anniversary

Posted on Monday, January 24, 2022 02:07 PM

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January 24, 2022

CELEBRATING 75 YEARS OF CONSERVATION

Quinte Conservation is thrilled to be celebrating 75 years of conservation efforts in 2022 throughout the Watersheds of Moira River, Napanee Region, and Prince Edward County.

Chief Administrative Officer, Brad McNevin, says, “Moving into our 75th year, we reflect on our history in conservation and explore the ways in which we have grown and continue to service the community and environment.”

Originally designated in 1947,...

December 21, 2021 - USER FEES SUPPORT UPGRADES AT SIX OF QUINTE’S CONSERVATION AREAS

Posted on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 11:47 AM

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December 21, 2021

USER FEES SUPPORT UPGRADES AT SIX OF QUINTE’S CONSERVATION AREAS

Quinte Conservation would like to thank conservation area pass holders for their support as parking fees generated over the last several years have helped to make upgrades at a variety of conservation areas throughout the Quinte Watershed.

Corporate Services Manager, Tammy Smith, says, “We are incredibly thankful to our area users who support our public conservation areas by purchasing annual...

2021-12-15 Strategic Plan

Posted on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 10:10 AM

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December 15, 2021

QUINTE CONSERVATION: STRENGTHENING OUR NATURAL ECOSYSTEMS WITH A NEW 10 YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN

Following months of hard work with consultants from Pickard and Laws Consulting Group Inc., and in collaboration with Watershed Municipalities and stakeholder groups, Quinte Conservation is pleased to announce that the Executive Board approved the new 10-year Strategic Plan at the November meeting.

CAO, Brad McNevin, says, “We are thrilled to finally launch our...