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2022 - 06 - 15 - Water Safety Statement
Posted on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 12:10 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 15, 2022
WATER SAFETY STATEMENT ISSUED FOR THE QUINTE CONSERVATION WATERSHED DUE TO LARGE AMOUNTS OF RAIN AND SEASONALLY HIGH WATER LEVELS
Three large rain events over the last two weeks have contributed to approximately a month’s worth of rain throughout the Quinte Watershed. This has resulted in seasonally high water levels across the region’s lakes and river systems. In some areas, water levels are comparable to spring averages.
The current forecast shows limited rainfall...
2022-05-10 QUINTE CONSERVATION RECRUITING MEMBERS FOR ITS 75TH ANNIVERSARY FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE
Posted on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 11:15 AM
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May 10, 2022
In celebration of its 75th year of preserving and protecting this region’s natural features, Quinte Conservation is putting together an exciting end-of-year fundraising event! To support this project, they are seeking enthusiastic community members who may be interested in taking part in the planning committee.
Quinte Conservation is looking for individuals with an interest in garnering sponsorships, donations, and vendors in anticipation of their fundraising...
2022 COMMUNITY TREES SEEDLING GIVEAWAYS BY LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES
Posted on Friday, April 22, 2022 02:06 PM
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April 22, 2022
COMMUNITY TREES SEEDLING GIVEAWAYS BY LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES
Multiple municipalities will be partnering with Quinte Conservation and Lower Trent Conservation for this year’s Community Trees initiative. Residents of the eight participating municipalities will have the opportunity to pick up a variety of native tree and shrub seedlings at the designated giveaway locations on April 30th or May 7th.
“The benefits of planting native trees on your property are endless!...
2022 - 04 - 08 - Water Safety Statement
Posted on Friday, April 08, 2022 01:19 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 8, 2022
QUINTE CONSERVATION DOWNGRADES WATERSHED CONDITIONS TO A WATER SAFETY STATEMENT
The spring freshet has come and largely dissipated in Quinte Conservation’s larger river systems. Since last Sunday, river flows have steadily declined from their highest point, and if current weather conditions persist, these flows will continue to slow with little chance of water levels overtopping their banks in the coming weeks. Snowmelt has been occurring over the last several...
QUINTE CONSERVATION REROUTES POTTER’S CREEK TRAIL SYSTEM DUE TO INVASIVE SPECIES DAMAGE
Posted on Friday, April 01, 2022 01:28 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 1, 2022
A portion of Potter’s Creek Conservation Area’s Orchard Trail will be permanently closed starting Monday, April 4, due to severe impacts of the Emerald Ash Borer to the area’s Ash trees. A looped trail is now being designated south of the rail line and around the closed part of the trail so that visitors can still easily access the area.
The Emerald Ash Borer is an invasive forest insect that infests Ash trees, causing many of them to die. Dead Ash trees pose...
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