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WORKING NEAR WATER? DO YOU NEED A PERMIT? FIND OUT FROM QUINTE CONSERVATION ON JUNE 7

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 24, 2016
WORKING NEAR WATER? DO YOU NEED A PERMIT? FIND OUT FROM QUINTE CONSERVATION ON JUNE 7
A public information night will be held on June 7, 2016 to discuss the Quinte Conservation permit process. This information night will be of interest to landowners planning to do any development or work on their property. Quinte Conservation staff will be on hand to answer questions.
Examples of development projects that require a permit include, but are not limited to:
 any shoreline...

QUINTE CONSERVATION RECOGNIZES VOLUNTEER’S 20TH YEAR OF SERVICE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 19, 2016
QUINTE CONSERVATION RECOGNIZES VOLUNTEER’S 20TH YEAR OF SERVICE
Quinte Conservation recognizes local volunteer Randy Vincent’s 20th year of service. Communications Manager, Jennifer May-Anderson says, “We appreciate Randy’s dedication to our organization. The commitment of volunteers like Randy helps us in our goal of creating a healthy watershed. We are truly grateful for his years of volunteering.”
Source Water Protections Communications Coordinator, Lucille Fragomeni,...

QUINTE CONSERVATION’S EARTH DAY RAIN BARREL SALE RAISES ALMOST $2000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 13, 2016
QUINTE CONSERVATION’S EARTH DAY RAIN BARREL SALE RAISES ALMOST $2000
Quinte Conservation launched its first annual rain barrel sale on April 22nd to support Earth Day 2016. The organization raised $1758 for the Adopt An Acre program. Quinte Conservation sold 161 rain barrels and 74 rain barrel accessories. Quinte Conservation Communications Manager, Jennifer May-Anderson says, “We are ecstatic about the success of our first annual rain barrel sale. We raised enough...

GET TICK SMART WITH QUINTE CONSERVATION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 11, 2016
GET TICK SMART WITH QUINTE CONSERVATION
Join Quinte Conservation as Public Health Inspector Aptie Sookoo talks about ticks. Ticks are a reality for people who spend time outdoors, on their property, or at Conservation Areas and other trails. Some tick bites might result in Lyme Disease. Find out what you need to know about ticks in our area.
DATE: Monday, May 16, 2016 LOCATION: Quinte Conservation Office 2061 Old Highway 2 (corner of Old Highway 2 and Wallbridge-Loyalist...

CELEBRATE SALAMANDER DAY WITH QUINTE CONSERVATION AND THE SALAMANDER MAN

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 26, 2016
CELEBRATE SALAMANDER DAY WITH QUINTE CONSERVATION AND THE SALAMANDER MAN
Join us in celebrating Salamander Day with the Salamander Man, Matt Ellerbeck. Visitors will have a chance to learn about these unique creatures and their role in our ecosystem. The presentation will feature many live salamanders for visitors to meet, including both local and exotic species.
DATE: Friday, May 6, 2016 LOCATION: Quinte Conservation Office 2061 Old Highway 2 (corner of Old Highway...