Search

Select a Date Range

QUINTE CONSERVATION DECLARES LEVEL 2 LOW WATER CONDIFALL DAM DRAW DOWN STARTING OCTOBER 9, 2018TION FOR THE QUINTE CONSERVATION WATERSHED

Posted on Thursday, September 20, 2018 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 20, 2018
QUINTE CONSERVATION DECLARES LEVEL 2 LOW WATER CONDITION FOR THE QUINTE CONSERVATION WATERSHED
Quinte Conservation and the Low Water Response Team have declared a Level 2 Low Water Condition due to lack of rainfall and low flows throughout the Quinte Watershed.
Quinte Conservation Watershed Monitoring Coordinator Lynette Lambert says, “The long range forecasts do not show much rain and it looks as though the warm and dry conditions will continue into the fall.”
Many...

QUINTE CONSERVATION WILL BE PERFORMING OPERATIONS ON BELLEVILLE ICE CONTROL DAMS

Posted on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 19, 2018
QUINTE CONSERVATION WILL BE PERFORMING OPERATIONS ON BELLEVILLE ICE CONTROL DAMS
Over the next few weeks, Quinte Conservation staff will be operating the valves on Belleville ice control dams as a part of annual dam inspections and in accordance with the dam operations manual.
Water Resources Manager Christine McClure says, “We will be operating the valves to ensure that they are in working order. This also gives staff the opportunity to inspect the concrete...

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: DONATION FROM UNION GAS FOR QUINTE CONSERVATION EDUCATION PROGRAM

Posted on Saturday, September 08, 2018 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
August 9, 2018
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: DONATION FROM UNION GAS FOR
QUINTE CONSERVATION EDUCATION PROGRAM
WHAT: Union Gas will be presenting Quinte Conservation with a donation in support of
Quinte Conservation’s education program, Wild About Wildlife.
WHERE: Wellington Park, 17-, 19 East St, Wellington, ON K0K 3L0
WHEN: Friday, August 10, 2018 from 11:15 am to 11:30 am
SEE: Maya Navrot, Education and Stewardship Coordinator
DETAILS: This will be a great opportunity to photograph and interview...

PAID PARKING TAKES EFFECT SEPTEMBER 1ST AT SELECT QUINTE CONSERVATION AREAS

Posted on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 28, 2018
PAID PARKING TAKES EFFECT SEPTEMBER 1ST AT SELECT QUINTE CONSERVATION AREAS
Paid parking through MacKay Pay takes effect September 1, 2018 at 13 conservation areas and 5 boat launches owned by Quinte Conservation.
Revenue generated through this parking system supports the constant maintenance needed to keep these areas open and safe for public use.
General Manager Terry Murphy says, “The cost to take care of these areas is quite significant, so Quinte Conservation...

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES LOW WATER UPDATE

Posted on Friday, August 17, 2018 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 17, 2018
QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES LOW WATER UPDATE
A Level 2 Low Water Condition has been issued for the Salmon River Watershed. The Moira, Napanee, and Prince Edward Watersheds remain in a Level 1 Low Water Condition.
Localized rains over the last few weeks have helped to relieve some stress in areas. Recent rainfall has helped to revitalize grass and vegetation, but has had a minimal impact on water flows and levels.
Groundwater levels remain low in areas as intense...