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UNION GAS MAKES GENEROUS DONATION TO QUINTE CONSERVATION SUMMER EDUCATION PROGRAM

Posted on Friday, August 10, 2018 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 10, 2018
UNION GAS MAKES GENEROUS DONATION TO QUINTE CONSERVATION SUMMER EDUCATION PROGRAM
Quinte Conservation’s Wild About Wildlife events are getting a boost thanks to a $1,500 donation from Union Gas. Education Coordinator, Maya Navrot, says “We are very thankful to have received another generous donation from Union Gas. Their support helps us offer these events throughout our watershed at no cost to the participants.”
Navrot adds, “Because of contributions received...

WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT ISSUED BY QUINTE CONSERVATION

Posted on Wednesday, August 08, 2018 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 8, 2018
WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT ISSUED BY QUINTE CONSERVATION
Unforecasted heavy downpours have caused unexpected localized flooding on roadways, low lying areas, and on small creeks and streams.
There have been reports of roadway flooding around the Hwy 401 corridor. Individuals are advised to exercise caution and avoid driving through deep or fast flowing water.
More rain is forecasted for overnight and into Thursday, which could cause nuisance flooding in some...

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

Posted on Friday, August 03, 2018 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 3, 2018
QUINTE CONSERVATION’S WILD ABOUT WILDLIFE DAY IS COMING THIS AUGUST!
Quinte Conservation’s education staff will be holding a Wild about Wildlife day from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm on:
 Wednesday, August 8th at Centre Hastings Park, Madoc
 Thursday, August 9th at Napanee Conservation Park, Napanee
 Friday, August 10th at Wellington Park, Wellington
Conservation Education Coordinator, Maya Navrot, says, “We are expecting a great turn out for this year’s Wild about Wildlife...

UPDATE: LOW WATER CONDITIONS IN THE QUINTE REGION PERSIST

Posted on Friday, August 03, 2018 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 3, 2018
UPDATE: LOW WATER CONDITIONS IN THE QUINTE REGION PERSIST
Localized storms have caused variable conditions throughout the Quinte Region. Minimal amounts of rain have occurred over portions of the Quinte Region during the last couple of weeks. Quinte Conservation Watershed Monitoring Coordinator Lynette Lambert says, “The recent rain has not been enough to help our current low water conditions. Flows in the Moira, Skootamatta, Black and Salmon Rivers as well as...

PARKING FEE COMING TO QUINTE CONSERVATION AREAS AND BOAT LAUNCHES

Posted on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 31, 2018
PARKING FEE COMING TO QUINTE CONSERVATION AREAS AND BOAT LAUNCHES
Quinte Conservation is rolling out a new paid parking system at conservation areas and boat launches. Visitors will be required to pay using the MacKay Pay parking app on their phone or online.
General Manager Terry Murphy says, “Our areas have been free to use, however, the cost to maintain these areas is increasing as aging structures and degrading roadways and parking areas need work.”
The standard...