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SHORELINE RESIDENTS ON THE BAY OF QUINTE AND LAKE ONTARIO ADVISED TO TAKE CAUTION WITH HIGH WINDS FORECASTED

Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2018 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, April 03, 2018
SHORELINE RESIDENTS ON THE BAY OF QUINTE AND LAKE ONTARIO ADVISED TO TAKE CAUTION WITH HIGH WINDS FORECASTED
Quinte Conservation is warning shoreline residents on the Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario of the high winds expected to hit the region tomorrow.
Water Resources Manager Christine McClure says, “It is predicted that the wind could reach 80 kilometres per hour which may cause wave action to reach heights up to 2 metres, potentially resulting in shoreline...

STEP INTO SPRING WITH QUINTE CONSERVATION AND THE LOYALIST COLLEGE PUBLIC RELATIONS STUDENTS

Posted on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 14, 2018
STEP INTO SPRING WITH QUINTE CONSERVATION AND THE LOYALIST COLLEGE PUBLIC RELATIONS STUDENTS
A group of Loyalist College Public Relations students have teamed up with Quinte Conservation to host Step into Spring, an activity filled day at Potter’s Creek Conservation Area on March 24, 2018 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm.
This fundraising initiative will include a photo scavenger hunt, nature based activities, crafts, and a raffle with items generously donated by local businesses...

WATER SAFETY STATEMENT UPDATE FOR QUINTE CONSERVATION WATERSHED

Posted on Friday, February 23, 2018 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 23, 2018
WATER SAFETY STATEMENT UPDATE FOR QUINTE CONSERVATION WATERSHED
Snow melt and rainfall caused water levels to rise across the Quinte Conservation watershed this past week.
Water Resources Manager Christine McClure says, “Small Creeks have peaked and their water levels have started to recede.”
She adds, “The large rivers have also peaked, with the exception of the Moira River at Foxboro, which is expected to peak next week.”
Some creeks topped their banks and the...

WATER SAFETY STATEMENT UPDATE FOR QUINTE CONSERVATION WATERSHED

Posted on Friday, February 23, 2018 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 23, 2018
WATER SAFETY STATEMENT UPDATE FOR QUINTE CONSERVATION WATERSHED
Snow melt and rainfall caused water levels to rise across the Quinte Conservation watershed this past week.
Water Resources Manager Christine McClure says, “Small Creeks have peaked and their water levels have started to recede.”
She adds, “The large rivers have also peaked, with the exception of the Moira River at Foxboro, which is expected to peak next week.”
Some creeks topped their banks and the...

QUINTE CONSERVATION INTRODUCES NEW TRAIL STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM

Posted on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 20, 2018
QUINTE CONSERVATION INTRODUCES NEW TRAIL STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM
Adopt a Trail is Quinte Conservation’s newest volunteer program that aims to bring like-minded individuals together to help maintain the hiking trails at some of Quinte’s 23 conservation areas.
Quinte Conservation Education and Stewardship Coordinator Maya Navrot says, “We have such a diverse trail system throughout our watershed. Trails are always in need of some kind of work, whether it is maintaining...