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April 8, 2023 - QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A FLOOD WARNING - UPDATE #1
Posted on Saturday, April 08, 2023 11:29 AM
QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A FLOOD WARNING FOR MOIRA RIVER AND NAPANEE RIVERWATERSHEDS – UPDATE #1
Water levels on the Moira River from Stoco Lake to Corbyville are continuing to rise and are expected to peak by Sunday, April 9th. Quinte Conservation forecasts that water levels in this section of the river will be comparable to those of 2017.
Residents who need sand and/or sandbags should contact their municipality or visit their local hardware store. Information on how to sandbag can be found in...
April 6, 2023 - QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A FLOOD WARNING
Posted on Thursday, April 06, 2023 01:18 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 6, 2023
QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A FLOOD WARNING FOR MOIRA RIVER AND NAPANEE RIVER WATERSHEDS
Yesterday’s rainfall of approximately 40 millimetres, along with significant snowmelt have caused a sharp rise in water levels on the upper Moira, Black, Skootamatta, Salmon, and Napanee Rivers. Lake levels in the northern regions of the watershed have also responded quickly to the rainfall.
Over the weekend, rivers and lakes in the upper portion of the watershed will...
QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT - FLOOD OUTLOOK (UPDATE #1)
Posted on Friday, March 31, 2023 01:27 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 31, 2023
QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT - FLOOD OUTLOOK (UPDATE #1) DUE TO WARMING TEMPERATURES AND RAINFALL
Rainfall this weekend and warm temperatures next week will increase snowmelt in the northern regions of the Quinte Conservation Watershed. Rivers are currently elevated due to runoff from earlier this month. Watercourses will begin to rise again this weekend.
Although widespread flooding is not expected this weekend, Quinte...
March 27, 2023 - QUINTE CONSERVATION RELEASES 2023 WATERSHED REPORT CARD
Posted on Monday, March 27, 2023 02:54 PM
Quinte Conservation has released the 2023 Watershed Report Card which uses data collected from 2017-2021 to summarize the state of our forests, wetlands, and water resources within the Quinte Watershed.
There are four categories that are measured and include groundwater quality, surface water quality, forest conditions, and wetland conditions. Overall, the Quinte Watershed scored considerably high, with grades ranging from good to excellent. The monitoring performed by Quinte Conservation staff...
March 23, 2023 - Flood Outlook
Posted on Thursday, March 23, 2023 01:55 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 23, 2023
QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT - FLOOD OUTLOOK DUE TO WARMING TEMPERATURES AND RAINFALL
Weather forecasts for the Quinte Conservation Watershed predict 20-25 mm of rainfall from Saturday to Sunday, with above zero temperatures expected until Monday. These spring like weather conditions will trigger this year’s spring freshet. Water levels are rising on rivers and creeks, the first peak is anticipated by mid next week. The spring...