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WILDFLOWERS AND TREES MAKE A NATURAL EDGE

Posted on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 13, 2019
WILDFLOWERS AND TREES MAKE A NATURAL EDGE
The Natural Edge Program for shorelines is coming to Quinte Conservation’s Watershed with help from Watersheds Canada.
Maya Navrot, Education and Stewardship Coordinator for Quinte Conservation says, “Natural Edge is a well-established program that makes the process of restoring a shoreline easy and engaging for the landowner. We are excited to see this program come to our area.”
Residents living along waterways such as creeks,...

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A FLOOD OUTLOOK STATEMENT

Posted on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 12, 2019
QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A FLOOD OUTLOOK STATEMENT
Warming temperatures and 5-10mm of rainfall over the next few days will have an impact on snowmelt. Currently ice covered and frozen ground will allow for 20-40mm of snowmelt runoff to enter creeks and rivers. This accounts for 50% of snow water in the southern portions of the watershed.
Water Resources Manager, Christine McClure says, “Runoff on ice and frozen ground will create a quick rise in water levels on...

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A FLOOD OUTLOOK STATEMENT

Posted on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 12, 2019
QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A FLOOD OUTLOOK STATEMENT
Warming temperatures and 5-10mm of rainfall over the next few days will have an impact on snowmelt. Currently ice covered and frozen ground will allow for 20-40mm of snowmelt runoff to enter creeks and rivers. This accounts for 50% of snow water in the southern portions of the watershed.
Water Resources Manager, Christine McClure says, “Runoff on ice and frozen ground will create a quick rise in water levels on...

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A WATER SAFETY STATEMENT

Posted on Friday, March 08, 2019 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, March 8, 2019
QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A WATER SAFETY STATEMENT
The weather forecast for the weekend and into next week shows a warming trend with chance of precipitation. This will cause the snowpack to ripen, increased runoff and, higher flows.
Quinte Conservation would like to remind the public to exercise caution around ice-covered and open water as changing temperatures and rainfall may create unstable ice conditions on rivers, streams, and lakes.
Water Resources...

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A WATER SAFETY STATEMENT

Posted on Friday, March 08, 2019 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, March 8, 2019
QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A WATER SAFETY STATEMENT
The weather forecast for the weekend and into next week shows a warming trend with chance of precipitation. This will cause the snowpack to ripen, increased runoff and, higher flows.
Quinte Conservation would like to remind the public to exercise caution around ice-covered and open water as changing temperatures and rainfall may create unstable ice conditions on rivers, streams, and lakes.
Water Resources...