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QUINTE CONSERVATION MAINTAINS FLOOD WARNING FOR LAKE ONTARIO AND THE BAY OF QUINTE – UPDATE #6

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 5, 2019
QUINTE CONSERVATION MAINTAINS FLOOD WARNING FOR LAKE ONTARIO AND THE BAY OF QUINTE – UPDATE #6
Lake Ontario’s water level has been slowly declining at a rate slightly less than 1 cm per day. As of July 3, 2019 the water level was recorded at 75.88 m, which is below this year’s peak by 4 cm and the lowest level recorded since the end of May 2019.
Lake Ontario is expected to continue its slow decline in water levels over the next few weeks. As warm weather and drier...

LEARN ABOUT SHORELINE REGULATIONS AND WATER LEVELS DURING QUINTE CONSERVATION’S OPEN HOUSE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 4, 2019
LEARN ABOUT SHORELINE REGULATIONS AND WATER LEVELS DURING QUINTE CONSERVATION’S OPEN HOUSE
Staff at Quinte Conservation will be hosting a regulations and water levels open house on July 15, 2019. The purpose of the open house is so that residents can meet with staff to gain concise and comprehensive knowledge about current permit and regulation procedures, as well as flood information, in a single session.
CAO, Brad McNevin says, “With water levels reaching new heights...

QUINTE CONSERVATION MAINTAINS FLOOD WARNING FOR LAKE ONTARIO AND THE BAY OF QUINTE – UPDATE #5

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 21, 2019
QUINTE CONSERVATION MAINTAINS FLOOD WARNING FOR LAKE ONTARIO AND THE BAY OF QUINTE – UPDATE #5
Lake Ontario experienced significant rainfall on June 20, 2019. As of June 19, the average Lake Ontario water level was recorded at 75.90 metres. This level is 2 cm above the 2017 peak and 2 cm below the highest 2019 water level.
High wind and waves can cause shoreline erosion and wave uprush. Residents are advised to check local forecasts for warnings.
Water levels are...

QUINTE CONSERVATION’S WILD ABOUT WILDLIFE DAY IS COMING THIS JULY!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 21, 2019
QUINTE CONSERVATION’S WILD ABOUT WILDLIFE DAY IS COMING THIS JULY!
Quinte Conservation will be holding a Wild About Wildlife day from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm on:
 Thursday, July 4th at Wellington Town Park, Wellington ON
 Friday, July 5th at Tweed Memorial Park, Tweed ON
 Saturday, July 6th at Beaver Lake Park, Erinsville ON
Conservation Education Coordinator, Maya Navrot, says, “These events are great opportunities to get outdoors. Participants are encouraged to explore...

CORRECTION NOTICE: QUINTE CONSERVATION MAINTAINS FLOOD WARNING FOR LAKE ONTARIO AND THE BAY OF QUINTE – UPDATE #4

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 14, 2019 (Correction update from June 13, 2019 release)
CORRECTION NOTICE: QUINTE CONSERVATION MAINTAINS FLOOD WARNING FOR LAKE ONTARIO AND THE BAY OF QUINTE – UPDATE #4
A series of storms are forecasted over the next several days and will bring wide spread precipitation to the region. The heaviest rainfall is expected over the Lake Erie Basin.
Strong south west winds causing waves 1 metre in height are expected into Saturday. There is a potential for storm surges during...