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06-08-2021 Level 1 Low Water Condition - #1

Posted on Tuesday, June 08, 2021 09:40 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 8, 2021

LEVEL 1 LOW WATER CONDITION ISSUED FOR THE QUINTE CONSEVATION WATERSHED
A Level 1 Low Water Condition has been issued for the Quinte Conservation Watershed including the regions of the Moira, Napanee, and Salmon Rivers as well as all of Prince Edward County.

“The Quinte Region has experienced much lower than normal amounts of precipitation this spring,” says Dave Eastcott, Water Resources Technologist. “Less than 30% of normal rainfall occurred during the month...

LITTLE BLUFF CONSERVATION AREA SET TO RE-OPEN MAY 22, 2021 WITH CHANGES TO OPERATIONS

Posted on Thursday, May 20, 2021 02:18 PM

For Immediate Release:
May 20, 2021

Little Bluff Conservation Area, located along the environmentally significant south shore of Prince Edward County, is set to re-open to the public starting May 22, 2021.

The almost year-long closure has allowed Quinte Conservation staff to prioritize the area and complete a number of projects that will enhance visitor experience and safety while protecting the sensitive lands within the conservation area.

Summer staff have been hired to be onsite 7 days a week to...

PayByPhone available at Quinte Conservation Areas

Posted on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 03:55 PM

We have switched our parking program to PayByPhone.
Learn more on our parking page or through our media release. 

Annual Passes through the previous payment service will remain valid until December 31, 2021.

Alex Eveland, a Grade 3 student from St. Mary Catholic School, records his radio ad at his ad at Loyalist College’s 91X radio station.

2024 - 05 - 07 Radio Contest Winner Champions Drinking Water Protection

Posted on Tuesday, May 07, 2024 11:43 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 7, 2024 

RADIO CONTEST WINNER CHAMPIONS DRINKING WATER PROTECTION 

Belleville, Ont. – Creative sound waves reverberated through the Quinte Conservation watershed as young minds competed in our Drinking Water Protection Radio Contest. 

The second annual radio contest invited Grades 4 to 8 students, including split Grade classes, to craft a 30-second radio ad on protecting drinking water. From 22 entries across six classes from schools in the Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic...

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2024 - 04 - 18 Quinte Conservation Issues A Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety Statement

Posted on Thursday, April 18, 2024 08:20 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 18, 2024

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – WATER SAFETY STATEMENT

Recent rainfall events have led to elevated water levels across the Quinte Conservation watershed. While water levels are significantly higher than they were earlier this spring, they are within the expected range for this time of year. Flooding throughout the watershed is not anticipated.

Water levels are at or nearing their high point for the season, but remain below typical...